The Captain Cook is a good modern re-interpretation of the original from the 60ies. A watch that in its time was clearly inspired by the design codes of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (as many other dive watches from this era). This specific bronze alloy is
… diving watch very representative of the dive watches of the early 1960’s. Even the caseback is very attractive. Regarding the Rado Anchor emblem y read somewhere (regret I don’t remember where!) that it served to announce the owner that a service is req
This is a ref. 11683 with an AS 1701 movement. Jubilee-type Rado bracelet. As far as I could gather some 8000 pieces were produced in the ca. 1963-1968 time frame. Cheers, HSTE
My sub ND, speedy and rado captain Cook are my daily. Don't mind them getting some wear and tear. I don't abuse them at all, but day to day. My omega comes back this week. I didn't have them fix anything. Just service. Now my gold watches I tend to be mor
Certina DS PH 200 vintage c 1960’s. Speedmaster tribute to Gene Cernan Last Man on the Moon/ Apollo 17 Omega Speedmaster 300m Nekton model Rado Captain Cook vintage c 1960’s More casebacks will be posted later!! Cheers! Abel
Glad you like the choices and the little old Rado diver (Captain Cook). Yes, it is a charming early diver from the 1960's and the detail you view at 12 is the Rado emblem: the anchor over a red circle. It is present in all Rado watches. What is amazing is
My job at an administrative office doesn’t require formal attire since many decades ago so I can enjoy the pleasure of wearing my favorite diving watches every day. So these two will be ready for the morning and afternoon of next Monday: Tudor Submariner
Is my expression after typing this up on my phone and accidently dragging my hand and resetting the page This was a great year. When I started learning about horology (apx 2008), one of the first watches I was drawn to were Montblanc Minerva (collection V
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