The Rado Captain Cook Bronze | WatchGecko Review
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- WatchGecko Review - The Rado Captain Cook Bronze
Rado is a brand that needs no introduction. Whilst it might not have the same fanbase as other brands in the Swatch Group, the company has some decent heritage. Rado has existed for over a century and in that time has become renowned for its use of high-tech materials.
Oddly enough, one of their biggest hits in recent memory is a reissue of one of their more run-of-the-mill watches - the Captain Cook. The original watch was released in 1962, at a time when dive watches were vital tools made for a specific purpose.
Of course, Rado can’t resist combining this traditional diver with their affinity for high-tech materials, and at the start of the year they released the Captain Cook in bronze, with a retail price of £2,415.
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What Rado have done with the Captain Cook is try and find a balance between classic Sixties’ aesthetics, and the specs a modern diver needs. And they’ve certainly achieved the latter. The watch is water resistant to a decent 300m, and the domed sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel provide protection from scrapes and scratches.
Whilst the case is bronze, the screw-in case back is titanium. This is to minimise any contact between the wearer’s skin and the bronze, which could speed up the oxidation process. It’s centre is adorned with one of Rado’s iconic images- a trio of seahorses.
And as to what’s underneath that case back, well Rado have gone with an ETA C07 movement. The 25 jewel automatic beats at a rate of 3Hz and has a hefty 80 hour power reserve. So, if you’re the type of person who takes their watch off for the weekend you needn’t worry about your watch having stopped come Monday.
Despite its 42mm size, the Captain Cook wears well on my small wrists, though I wouldn’t want it to be any bigger. It’s also just 12.5mm thick, which is nice and thin for a watch of this size.
The bronze has an all-brushed finish that keeps the watch from looking too formal. If the bronze was polished I think the watch would look too, well... “blingy”.
The bezel turns in a series of exceptionally satisfying clicks. It’s a very solid action, but I feel as though it could do with being a touch smoother. That said, the bezel wins me back with its unusual concave insert. Not that it really matters with a ceramic insert, but the fact it slopes inwards protects it from scratches. Combined with the domed crystal it adds some delightful character to the watch.
The dial is delightfully clean and simple, and of course copies the layout of the original. The deep emerald green of the sunburst dial is pretty mesmerising in person, and the colour pairs wonderfully with the bronze case. Likewise the golden applied markers match well with the green, and they give off a subtle warm glint when they catch the light.
Something you can’t really appreciate about the watch until you see it in person is that the dial is actually curved. It’s a subtle thing, but together with the minute track printed on the sloped rehaut, it provides a great sense of depth.
I’m also keen on the quirky font chosen for the “Captain Cook” text. It’s a small detail, but one that really stands out against the clean dial. Likewise the purple and gold Rado logo also pops. The anchor itself also spins, which is a cool feature originally designed to indicate when a service was required.
The brushed broad arrow handset is nice and legible, with a nice level of finishing all round. I was quite surprised to find that the faux-aged lume is reasonably bright. It’s not the brightest on the market, but thanks to the large markers and hands, it’s still easy enough to read in the dark.
The green leather strap is delightfully supple, and overall its quality is excellent. My one complaint about it is that it’s a bit big for my 6.75” wrists! Personally I would like to wear the watch just one notch tighter, and it’s frustrating Rado didn’t add another hole to the strap.
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I just bought one of your canvas straps for my Arnie and it’s perfect, thank you.
Glad to hear you're happy! ☺️
Stunning watch, Rado really coming along strongly now and the rice bracelet they do on the green face Captain Cook is just perfection or with a nice leather strap really smart too
My watch 💚 I bought it as soon as it was released... Stunning piece indeed... And I'm glad that the brand isn't very well known in the US, to avoid bloating their prices.
my mini grail.those green is so beautiful!
Well I find your voice utterly alluring.
😂 And just like that I'm pinning this comment! Thank you 😂😜 (Great account name by the way.) - James
For a bit more you could buy a BB 58. What would you choose?
The BB58 😉 But if you're looking specifically for a bronze diver the Black Bay Bronze is a better comparison, and that's £3,110
Hi, why don’t you make strap for bronze watches? I have a black bay bronze with 23 mm and it’s impossible to find a strap with 23 mm and the pin buckle bronze
Well, the good news is we've just got some new NATO's in with bronze hardware! They'll be put on the site in the next week or so.
Unfortunately bronze isn't a common case material in general, so customer demand as a whole is limited. - James
I would have thought a bronze buckle would react with the skin!
Nice video and good strap choices. You should work on your voice though - virtually every sentence has the same melody pattern from high to low which is nerve wracking, at least to my ears.
I was searchin comments section to see if anyone else noticed this :-) I had to stop watching half way through the video :-D
I purchased the burgundy one and I noticed a little play in the bezel. Have you had the same issues with yours?
Mine has the same 😢
You mean that its a bit shaky? Cause i got the green one and i think i have the same case as yours
@@penchobratanov8163 yes
@@jochucks isn't it a issue with many other divers from the low-middle price range? I didnt noticed it at the store, until i started to use the watch on the next day, and got scared at first. Also, can you give me some other feedback for the watch, are you happy with the purchase?
as always watchgecko videos are better at 1.25 speed :)
😂 So you said 2 weeks ago. I'm afraid we can't speak any faster 😜 - James
@@watchgecko hahaha i'm consistent. hey at least i watch them
True! And that's what counts 😜
It's hilarious at 0.75!
Great video James, would have been good to see the logo in motion. Like you I’m on the fence on this one, personally, I wouldn’t buy one, it doesn’t really grab me by the short and curlies like some of the competition (I’d prefer the Christopher Ward C65 Black Gold for, well almost a third of the price), but it’s a solid watch for those that it resonants with. Leather on a diver though...? 🤔😉
Cheers Ryan! Unfortunately the logo doesn't rotate terribly easily, so I couldn't capture it on camera. The CW bronze would be a good alternative. As to leather on a diver, I think you can get this on a NATO if you prefer 😂 - James
Hi.
I've recently sent you a business inquire on your registered e-mail.
Hope to hear from you
Sven Even
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Hi Sven,
I'll check my emails on Monday and see if I can find it!
James
If you like the look of our straps on the Rado, you can get them from our website here:
Vintage Otley Padded Genuine Leather Watch Strap
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ZULUDIVER Quick Release Sailcloth Padded Divers Watch Strap - www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-quick-release-sailcloth-padded-divers-watch-strap
Simple Handmade Italian Leather Watch Strap - www.watchgecko.com/classic-handmade-italian-leather-strap