Swiss watchmaker Rado continues to demonstrate its mastery of advanced materials, refined aesthetics, and mechanical reliability. Reimagining one of its most celebrated historical design codes—originally born in 1962—the brand expands the Captain Cook line with a versatile 39mm case size.
This latest addition brings a modern level of adaptability, highlighted by a striking gold-toned textured dial that captures light with a dynamic diamond-powder effect.
Balanced Proportions for Universal Wearability
Measuring 39.0 mm wide, 45.5 mm long, and 12.0 mm thick, the polished stainless steel case offers a well-proportioned fit suitable for any wrist size.
The case is topped with a vintage-inspired box-shaped sapphire crystal featuring anti-reflective coating on both sides, providing enhanced depth and protection for the dial.
Textured Gold Dial and High-Tech Ceramic Bezel
The visual highlight of the watch is its yellow gold-toned dial finish, designed to evoke the shimmering brilliance of diamond powder. This textured backdrop creates a rich contrast against:
- Rotatable Bezel: Polished yellow gold PVD-coated stainless steel turning bezel, equipped with a black high-tech ceramic insert engraved with white Super-LumiNova® markers and triangle.
- Hands & Indices: Yellow gold PVD-coated applied indices and hands, treated with white Super-LumiNova® for excellent legibility in low-light conditions.
- Signature Accents: Featuring Rado’s iconic moving anchor symbol on a synthetic ruby background at 12 o’clock and a date window at 3 o’clock
Mechanical Performance: Rado Caliber R763
At the heart of the timepiece is the automatic Rado Caliber R763, engineered for everyday accuracy and dependable performance:
- Power Reserve: Delivers up to 80 hours of continuous autonomy.
- Magnetic Resistance: Equipped with an anti-magnetic Nivachron™ hairspring to guard against magnetic interference.
- Precision Tuning: Tested in five positions (exceeding standard three-position testing requirements).
- Water Resistance: Rated up to 30 bar (300 meters / 1000 feet), backed by a screw-down crown and a stamped three-seahorse screw-down caseback.
EasyClip System: Versatility Out of the Box
Designed for maximum flexibility, the watch comes as a complete set with two strap options that can be swapped effortlessly using Rado’s EasyClip system:
- Stainless Steel Bracelet: Polished and brushed “rice-grain” bracelet with a stainless steel folding clasp.
- Black Rubber Strap: An additional sporty rubber strap option with a stainless steel pin buckle.
Technical Specifications: Rado Captain Cook 39mm (Ref. R32223258)
| Technical Feature | Official Manufacturer Data |
|---|---|
| Reference | R32223258 |
| Case Material | Polished stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 39.0 mm (W) x 45.5 mm (L) x 12.0 mm (H) |
| Bezel | Yellow gold PVD steel with black high-tech ceramic insert and Super-LumiNova |
| Crystal | Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides |
| Water Resistance | 30 bar (~300 meters / 1000 feet) with screw-down crown and caseback |
| Dial | Yellow gold-toned with diamond-powder effect, PVD indices, and moving anchor |
| Movement | Automatic Rado Caliber R763, 25 jewels, tested in 5 positions |
| Hairspring | Anti-magnetic Nivachron |
| Power Reserve | 80 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock |
| Strap Package | EasyClip system: Stainless steel “rice-grain” bracelet + Black rubber strap |
| Price | 2.800€ |
