RADO

Rado is a Swiss watch brand. Rado’s predecessor, Schlup Co., was founded in 1917 who then formed Rado in the 1950s. When the Rado Diastar watch hit the market in 1962 the brand increased the watch sales significantly as the Rado Diastar was the first scratch-resistant timepiece – it is still in production and available today.

Since then Rado has experimented with a number of technologies and materials, among them tungsten, titanium, sapphire crystal and lanthanum. Since 1968 Rado belongs to what is today know as Swatch Group (formerly ASUAG, SSIH, SMH). The Rado watches price list ranges from below $1,000 to more than $200,000. Popular models are the Rado Jubile waches, Rado Ceramica, Rado Pezdir.

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FEATURE:

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rado Tradition Captain Cook MKIII Automatic

In 2017, Swiss brand Rado released its Hyperchrome Captain Cook to critical acclaim. The piece, based on a series produced in small quantities from 1962 to 1968 and originally meant to capitalize on the recreational diving trend of that era, was a faithful re-issue of the vintage model, and for the brand marked a dynamic...

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Aug 26, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

Promotion

Baume & Mercier’s new Clifton Baumatic: Lengthened Service Intervals

A mechanical watch movement is a complex mechanism comprising numerous mobile miniature components. Their perpetual interaction results in friction and wear ultimately influencing the smooth running of the movement. This is one of the reasons why watches have to be returned for regular service. The new Clifton Baumatic from Baume & Mercier with the maison’s...

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Oct 15, 2018 by WatchTime

NEWS

Announcing The 15 (+2) Prize-Winning Watches at the 2018 Red Dot Design Awards

Fifteen watches have won the coveted international Red Dot design prize in 2018, with two additional watches winning Honorable Mention awards, which the jury grants for well-executed details. Two of the 15 top watches were honored with the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award: the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic and the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Luxury Kit.

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Apr 23, 2018 by Ruediger Bucher

BASELWORLD 2018:

Out of the Pocket: New Rado HyperChrome Ultra Light Draws Inspiration from the Past

Avant garde design-oriented Swiss brand Rado, which last year captured the attention of Baselworld with its vintage-inspired Hyperchrome Captain Cook dive watch, is this year leaning again toward the historical in an expansion of its Hyperchrome Ultra Light series. This series, which was noted for having an incredibly light weight, first came to the market...

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Mar 24, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

POLL:

Vote on the Winner of WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest #2

Capping off another successful WatchTime Wrist Shot Contest submission period, here are our top 10 images of the 300-plus wrist shots submitted to us through e-mail and Instagram over the past two weeks. Please vote on what you think is the best image based on composition, creativity, and image quality. The top five finishers will receive...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

10 Green Watches to go with Your Pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day

Green watches are proving more and more popular these days, so what better holiday to highlight a few of our favorite viridescent watches than St. Patrick’s Day? We’ve collected a few of the more notable models, but with so many brands embracing the hue, we restricted it to timepieces released in the past two years....

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Mar 17, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

BASELWORLD 2018 PREVIEW:

Rado Combines Bronze and Ceramic in a New Watch

Bronze has enjoyed a horological renaissance over the past few years so it’s no surprise to see Rado jumping into the mix with the new HyperChrome Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition. What’s different about this watch is that rather than focusing on a solid bronze case, the brand combines bronze plating with the brand’s customary use...

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Feb 2, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

PROMOTION:

Gucci Presents #TimeToParr: An Uncommon Photographic Journey

Embracing Instagram’s creative landscape over the past three years with dedicated projects in which artists play with House motifs, Gucci has published and promoted these special works with a series of hashtags. Now, for the first time, the House is collaborating with a single artist on an Instagram project. Exploring the nature of time and...

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Oct 9, 2018 by WatchTime

2017: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Six Vintage-Inspired Watches from 2017 that Made Us Feel Young Again

As we approach the end of 2017 and prepare for a new year of watch releases in 2018, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year. Check back each day this week for a new list focused on everything that 2017 had to offer....

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Dec 26, 2017 by WatchTime

END-OF-YEAR GUIDE

Five Watches Under $2,000 You May Have Missed This Year

As 2017 comes to an end, the WatchTime editors wanted to cover some notable watches of the year in a variety of price ranges. First up, we covered a selection of timepieces under $500. Now, here’s our guide to watches under $2,000 that you may have missed throughout everything that 2017 had to offer. —...

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Dec 12, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rado Hyperchrome Captain Cook

The Rado Captain Cook, a 1960s dive watch named after 18th century British naval explorer Captain James Cook, did not garner an incredible amount of attention when it was released, yet today the brand has revived it — once again, as an anomaly in its mainly quartz dress-watch lineup — and this time it is receiving praise far and wide.

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Oct 1, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FATHER'S DAY COUNTDOWN

7 Vintage-Inspired and Retro-Look Watches from Baselworld 2017

This week, just in time for last-minute Father's Day gift ideas, we showcase notable watches in five categories that debuted at Baselworld 2017. Today, we look at seven new watches whose designs are inspired by historical and vintage models.

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Jun 12, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Three Designers, Three Limited-Edition Rado Watches

Rado is known as a brand that pioneered the use of ceramics in watchmaking. However, Rado also prides itself on its commitment to avant-garde design, both in its own products and in other fields. This year, the brand teamed with three of today's hottest designers to produce three very unique limited-edition timepieces in its True collection. Here's a closer look.

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May 23, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Which Watches Won in the 2017 Red Dot Product Design Awards?

Hublot is the only watch brand to be awarded the highest distinction in the Red Dot Award Product Design 2017, the Red Dot Best of the Best. However, several other watch brands were also honored in this year's awards, which recognize design excellence in a variety of products.

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May 11, 2017 by Ruediger Bucher

From Watch-Insider.com:

Vintage Style: 10 Modern Re-Editions of Vintage Watches

With many brands in the watch world releasing modern takes on old classics, our Watch Insider lists his personal choices for 10 of the best of these re-editions that have debuted within recent years. He includes watches from brands like Alpina, TAG Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre and others.

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Mar 9, 2017 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Best-Value Chronographs

Watch Insider puts the spotlight on chronograph watches offering the best value for money, including: Baume & Mercier's Clifton Chronograph; Certina's DS Action Diver; Omega's Speedmaster Mark II, and others.

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Sep 13, 2016 by Alexander Linz

Monochrome and Minimalist: Three New Rado True Thinline Watches

Rado's new releases for 2016 have embraced the concept of lightness and streamlined, minimalist design with this trio of new timepieces from the brand's Rado True Thinline collection, with three monochromatic color schemes.

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Aug 23, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Insider’s Christmas List: 24 Gift Ideas for Watch Lovers

It’s the holiday season, and many of you are probably seeking out a watch as a gift for a loved one, or even as a year-end reward for yourself. In response to the many readers of my blog, Watch-Insider.com, asking me for recommendations, here are my personal selections of this year’s most gift-worthy watches.

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Dec 14, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider Explains the Rado Hyperchrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer

Read this user-friendly guide to how the Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer works.

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Oct 8, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Chronograph Watches: Are These The Best Chronographs?

For lovers of chronographs, read our WatchTime contributor's list of his personal choices - from brands like Breitling, Chopard, Jaeger LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and others - for the top chrono watches.

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Jun 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider: 17 Ultra-Technical Timepieces

On my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I assembled this list of 17 “techie” watches, all released within the past few years, that have most fascinated me in the area of technical innovation and watchmaking prowess. This list of ultra-technical watches will be updated whenever we stumble upon a new extraordinary watch. Here are 17, with photos and...

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May 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Baselworld 2015: New Rado HyperChrome Watches (Updated with Live Photos & U.S. Prices)

We take a look at several new additions to Rado's HyperChrome collection, such as the Rado HyperChrome Automatic XL, the Rado HyperChrome Automatic Chronograph XXL Tachymeter and the Rado HyperChrome Automatic Limited Edition.

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Mar 26, 2015 by Jay Deshpande

Watch Insider: My Top 10 Watches From Baselworld

I thought now would be an ideal time to look back on my personal favorite watches from Baselworld, first published on my blog, Watch-Insider.com. Let me know if you agree with my choices (listed here in alphabetical order) and feel free to share your own favorites in the comments box below. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe...

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Feb 17, 2015 by Alexander Linz

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