A bold fusion of innovation and elegance, the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton arrives, combining rugged durability with sophisticated design to herald the new year.

The Rado Captain Cook Skeleton series enters a new brilliant chapter with the arrival of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton. Coming in at the tail-end of 2024 and to celebrate the festivities of the new year, this latest model exudes a sophisticated aura, featuring warm rose-gold PVD accents on the crown and bezel.
With the rugged appeal of the new Captain Cook, the watch features a rotatable bezel and crown crafted from stainless steel. Adorned with a warm rose-gold hue achieved through PVD treatment, the bezel ensures crisp, well-defined bezel teeth to highlight the timepiece's sporty outlook. Taking it further with a laser-etched, anti-fingerprint high-tech ceramic insert, it is finished in a striking matte black to match the case and bracelet. The insert contains markers and numerals in rose-gold to contrast against the darker ceramic elements. The design of the watch radiates a confident energy, emphasised by prominent bezel markers, numerals, hands, and indices. These features not only enhance the watch's dynamic aesthetics but also ensure optimal readability in low-light conditions. Treated with an uncommon black Super-LumiNova&reg;, they emit a mysterious blue glow.

Bringing it all together, the high-tech ceramic case plays a key role in the line&rsquo;s success, offering a seamless blend of durability, comfort, and sleek design. Its monobloc assembly ensures a remarkably streamlined case, while the tactile luxury of the high-tech ceramic material is undeniable. This comfort extends effortlessly into the three-row matte black ceramic bracelet, complemented by a titanium three-fold clasp with ceramic push-buttons for secure and easy fastening. It cannot be denied that Rado&rsquo;s high-tech ceramic is light, durable, and incredibly scratch-resistant. As a true testament to the brand&rsquo;s mastery of materials, the silky-smooth texture of high-tech ceramic offers unmatched comfort, feeling as though it was crafted specifically for your wrist. Durability and practicality for the watch are further highlighted by high-quality components such as a screw-down crown and water resistance up to 300 metres. This Captain Cook is a true adventurer&rsquo;s watch and yet, it does not feel out of place in boardrooms.
As it seamlessly integrates with the now-famous collection&rsquo;s timeless design elements, another of the watch&rsquo;s standout features is the box-shaped sapphire crystal, enhanced with antireflective coating on both sides. Through it, one has an unobstructed view of the smoke-tinted dial. The alluring openwork design of the dial and the watch&rsquo;s skeletonised movement come together in a wonderful play of mechanical artistry thanks to the see-through plate and intricate geometric elements.
At the core of this timepiece is the robust Rado R808 automatic calibre which has been tested in five positions for ultimate reliability and long-term accuracy. Equipped with a state-of-the-art Nivachron&trade; hairspring, the movement offers superior antimagnetic properties and a remarkable 80-hour power reserve. One has to simply turn the watch over to see the second sapphire crystal on the black PVD-coated titanium case back along with the deeper inner workings of the movement.

A testament to Rado's evolving savoir-faire, the design of the watch has reached a new pinnacle of refinement, reflecting remarkable character. Guided by Rado&rsquo;s mastery in the Art of Ceramic production, every detail reflects tasteful creativity, from the C&ocirc;tes-de-Gen&egrave;ve engravings adorning the movement, to the harmonious interplay of metallic tones and materials. The oscillating rotor further showcases meticulous craftsmanship, while the PVD-coated moving anchor symbol paired with its striking synthetic ruby backplate offer a captivating visual detail that never fails to enchant.

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