Rado ’s foray into the world of dive watches in 1962 resulted in the Captain Cook, a somewhat quirky watch that didn’t emulate the rugged tool watches populating the underwater scene. Defined by its less utilitarian character, the Captain Cook had a compact 35mm case, an inward-sloping bezel, a domed acrylic crystal, a pivoting anchor at noon and a square magnifier. Resurfacing in 2017 with many of its vintage charms intact, the Captain Cook family is also a showcase for Rado’s expertise in innovative materials. In 2022, the Captain Cook welcomed a new crew member with the release of a burly 43mm Chronograph . For 2026, Rado proposes a high-tech ceramic version of the Captain Cook, standing to attention in maritime navy blue. With its 43mm diameter, 16.2mm height and 49.8mm lug-to-lug, the Captain Cook Chronograph is an imposing watch, no doubt about it. However, the use of high-tech plasma ceramic for the monobloc case and bracelet reduces the weight of the watch to 169 grams.…