RADO CAPTAIN COOK HIGH-TECH CERAMIC Men's Automatic — USD 5,700

Finally got it after 6 months of waiting. Currently the smallest and "worldtimer" (more on that later) at 37 mm diameter and 9.8 mm thickness (10.3 mm with box sapphirre crystal). Manually wound Rado Caliber R862, which is modified ETA with 80 hours power reserve and anti magnetic Nivachron balance

Discover the ca. 1963 Rado Captain Cook ref. 11683 with an AS 1701 movement and Jubilee bracelet. Limited production between 1963-1968. A vintage delight for watch collectors.

Explore Rado's Captain Cook, a modern take inspired by Blancpain, with a unique bronze alloy for a summer watch. Enjoy slow patina development. - Gerard

Was looking for something to add to the collection that could fit into low profile (given watch theft going up, plus good for vacation or pool where I had been wearing my sub), dive watch, not large. I have never owned a rado and don't really follow them. I know of their ceramic offerings, but just

Explore the vintage Rado Captain Cook Reference 11683 watch from circa 1963, featuring an AS 1701 movement and a jubilee-style bracelet.

In 1962 RADO joined the crowds in producing a divers watch. The Captain Cook is said to have been produced between 1962 and 1968 in a quantity of about 8000 pieces. It was supposed to be prone to 220m under water but we all know today, that a large number of these early "divers" watches will have dr