HOROLOGY & WATCH PHOTOGRAPHY
Welcome to our dedicated space for Rado, the innovative Swiss watchmaker founded in 1917 in Lengnau. Renowned globally as the undisputed “Master of Materials,” Rado revolutionized the watchmaking industry by introducing scratch-resistant, high-tech ceramics and hardmetal alloys to luxury horology. Uniting radical minimalist design, smooth tactile surfaces, and enduring durability, Rado creates lightweight, hypoallergenic timepieces engineered to maintain their pristine beauty forever.
Here, you will find in-depth technical reviews, material science evaluations, and ergonomic design breakdowns covering one of Swiss horology’s most forward-thinking manufactures.
Captain Cook: The legendary vintage-inspired diver first launched in 1962. Blending retro sword hands and a concave rotating ceramic bezel with modern high-tech ceramic cases and long-power-reserve movements.
True & True Square: The canvas for modern ceramic artistry. Celebrated for sleek monobloc ceramic cases, open-heart skeletonized dials, and collaborations with world-class contemporary designers.
DiaStar Original: The world’s first scratch-proof watch introduced in 1962. Featuring a futuristic oval bezel made from hardmetal (tungsten carbide) and high-tech Ceramos™.
Centrix & Florence: Elegant, fluid timepieces showcasing Rado’s mastery of tapered sapphire crystals and seamless integration of ceramic and metallic links.
Rado’s relentless quest for material perfection led to pioneering achievements like High-Tech Ceramic, Plasma High-Tech Ceramic (achieving a metallic sheen without using metal), and Ceramos™ (a composite of ceramic and metal alloy). Powered by advanced Swiss automatic movements equipped with Nivachron™ anti-magnetic hairsprings, Rado watches represent the ultimate convergence of scratch-resistant durability, lightweight comfort, and modern horological style.
Discover the new Rado Captain Cook 39 mm, featuring a striking gold dial with a diamond-dust effect, a high-tech ceramic bezel, and the automatic Calibre R763 with an 80-hour power reserve.
Debajo del Reloj is a digital watch magazine and luxury horology platform where our passion for timepieces fuses with the art of imagery. Here you will find the latest watch news, new releases, and industry updates, alongside in-depth reviews of vintage watches and iconic timepieces. Every article is paired with exclusive, professional watch photography, capturing every single detail, dial texture, and calibre from a unique, artistic perspective.
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