Rado Archives - Time+Tide Watches

20.07.25

New releases from Breitling, Richard Mille, Tissot and more

This is proving to be a summer of very hot watch releases, with highlights including a Tissot Tour de France edition and a new round…

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Buying Guides

16.07.25

10 of the best and smokiest fumé dials you can buy today

Smoky, sultry, retro and classy: no matter what you call them, fumé dials are a winning look.

13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Buying Guides

13.07.25

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13 of the best ceramic watches that won’t show any scuffs for true watch buffs

Snazzy and scratch-proof: this list contains bold perpetual calendars, stealthy pilot's watches, and unique divers.

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Last Week in Watches

06.07.25

New releases from Cartier, Hermès, Zenith x Time+Tide and more

Our third and final collaboration with Zenith was the biggest watch news this week (although we're biased).

Rado’s latest limited edition Captain Cook is a grand slam tennis tribute

Introducing

02.07.25

Rado’s latest limited edition Captain Cook is a grand slam tennis tribute

No deuce, only love.

6 of the best watches for photography nerds

Buying Guides

30.06.25

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6 of the best watches for photography nerds

Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your Leica camera? This list might be for you.

Rado gives the Anatom a citrus blast for their latest summer release

Introducing

15.06.25

Rado gives the Anatom a citrus blast for their latest summer release

Rado's bracelet-like watch gets three zesty fumé dials - Grapefruit Red, Lemon Yellow and Lime Green - paired with colourful rubber straps.

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

Last Week in Watches

25.05.25

New releases from anOrdain, Bulgari, Unimatic and more

High-end Bulgaris, a trio of TAG Heuer Monacos, a new collection from MB&F and porcelain dials from anOrdain dropped this week.

The Rado Anatom goes for a retrofuturistic grey and gold colour scheme

Hands On

22.04.25

The Rado Anatom goes for a retrofuturistic grey and gold colour scheme

This grey-cased Anatom in high-tech ceramic is set to be a crowd-pleaser, combining just enough '80s funk with modern design.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

02.03.25

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

AP released a bunch of watches to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Leica expanded its watch range and we got yet another MoonSwatch!

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

01.03.25

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

Buying Guides

08.02.25

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16 of the best minimalist watches

These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

02.02.25

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

These have been a fiery seven days, especially for independents and microbrands.

These new 30mm Rado DiaStar Original watches look sweet enough to eat

Introducing

26.01.25

These new 30mm Rado DiaStar Original watches look sweet enough to eat

Rado target stylish Gen Zs with a smaller form factor and summer-ready Glacier Lake, Turquoise and Dahlia dials for the DiaStar.

The most unusual case materials in watchmaking, from ‘chameleon’ sapphire to Swiss cheese

Lists

25.01.25

The most unusual case materials in watchmaking, from ‘chameleon’ sapphire to Swiss cheese

Forget steel or gold, let's get weird.

New releases from IWC, Rado, Hublot and more

Last Week in Watches

12.01.25

New releases from IWC, Rado, Hublot and more

Most brands’ releases were on standby (like all of us) over the holidays, but with the new year underway, they've started back up again.

Rado’s underrated Anatom has finally received a full ceramic bracelet – but how does it wear?

Watch Reviews

11.01.25

Rado’s underrated Anatom has finally received a full ceramic bracelet – but how does it wear?

It's hard to overstate just how much having a ceramic bracelet transforms the Rado Anatom, an '80s design that's been revived for the 2020s.

Racing superbikes was like doing an MBA at 300km/h: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard tells his unique story

Interview

28.12.24

Racing superbikes was like doing an MBA at 300km/h: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard tells his unique story

The secrets of success for Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard weren’t learned at business school, but in his former life as a professional superbike rider.

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Friday Wind Down

13.12.24

A dinner with Rado and their new ambassador, top Australian cricketer Cameron Green

Rado's signing of Green reflects how the Swiss watch industry is finally taking cricket seriously... And that they've got a soft spot for Aussies.

From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Watch Culture

23.10.24

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From Rado to Hublot: why watch brands are finally padding up for cricket

Switzerland's watchmakers are increasingly paying attention to the world's second-most popular sport - which is good news for watch fans.

6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

Buying Guides

14.10.24

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6 of the best budget skeleton watches showing off without being too pricey

If you want to see your movement without sacrificing a kidney.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Buying Guides

08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

08.09.24

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

18.08.24

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

While Geneva Watch Days 2024 is not too far off, some very cool watches debuted this week.

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

New releases from Zodiac, Horage, Hamilton and more

Last Week in Watches

19.05.24

New releases from Zodiac, Horage, Hamilton and more

A few collaborations, a duo of contrasting minute repeaters, and a Moser fit for Prince.

Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

Friday Wind Down

05.04.24

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Black Snoopy MoonSwatch unveiled, Omega announces new chronometric certification lab

An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton gets a green and gold Aussie update

Hands On

04.04.24

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The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton gets a green and gold Aussie update

Australia's sporting colours really suit this latest take on the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton.

I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

Opinion

08.02.24

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I bought a ceramic fashion watch so you don’t have to

D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.

The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

Friday Wind Down

12.01.24

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The watch industry turns its attention to Australia’s summer of tennis

With the Australian Open just around the corner, watch brands are gearing up for a lot of love.

Hands On

03.10.23

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Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton

Leaders in development of ceramic, Rado presents the latest in line of their cult heroes, the DiaStar Original Skeleton.

Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

Friday Wind Down

22.09.23

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Another one bites the dust: Freddie Mercury’s Seiko sells for big bucks

We discuss the Queen frontman's humble Seiko, the semi-finalists for the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize as well as rare vintage Vacherons making their way…

Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

Hands On

17.09.23

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Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

The Rado Captain Cook range shows its versatility, with reissue-like references alongside distinctly modern, vintage-inspired pieces like the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

Lists

05.05.23

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Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

The Rado Captain Cook gets an Aussie exclusive in green and gold

Introducing

29.04.23

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The Rado Captain Cook gets an Aussie exclusive in green and gold

Rado’s Australian exclusive edition of the Captain Cook is adorned in the Aussie green and gold colour scheme The yellow gold PVD is applied to…

The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

In Depth

04.03.23

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The retro-futurism of the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic

Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…

From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Watch Culture

19.02.23

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From bank robber to worm picker, the best watches for the weirdest jobs

Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The…

Ash Barty collaborates on a new Rado True Square inspired by her mum

Introducing

29.01.23

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Ash Barty collaborates on a new Rado True Square inspired by her mum

Apparently, Rado can turn you into a tennis champion. When the British player, Andy Murray partnered with the Swiss brand in 2012, he’d never won…

5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

In The Shop

09.10.22

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5 of the best sleepers of the year from the new issue of NOW magazine

We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together,…

For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

Watch Education

21.09.22

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For its 60th birthday, the Rado DiaStar Original gets sharpened up with a fresh, contemporary edge

First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes…

The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue

Watch Reviews

14.07.22

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The Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole is the way to do a vintage reissue

Brands have always taken plentiful inspiration from their back catalogue – just look at some of the biggest recent releases. There are two ways to…

Hands On

01.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The evolution continues with the new Rado Captain Cook Chronograph

The Rado Captain Cook. As one of the brand’s bestselling lines of watches, the Captain Cook does a great job of showcasing what Rado can…

Video

19.05.22

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VIDEO: The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models

Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from…

INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

Watch Reviews

28.04.22

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INTRODUCING: The Rado Captain Cook 2022 collection

The Rado Captain Cook has proved a big hit since its launch in 2017 with its vintage-inspired looks reimagined with a smooth, contemporary edge that…

Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

News

21.01.22

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Tennis star Ash Barty teams up with Rado for new HyperChrome and artwork

If you’re an ambitious tennis player, you could do a whole lot worse than start wearing a Rado. Consider the evidence. Former ambassador, Andy Murray…

Lists

08.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K

So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it…

A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

Watch Reviews

23.11.21

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A WEEK ON THE WRIST: The Rado Captain Cook Automatic channels 80s style with playful fun

If the resurgence of the mullet as a fashion statement as we emerge from lockdown(s) in Australia isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the…

How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs

Lists

05.08.21

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How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs

Last year, Mido, one of the brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, released the affordable Ocean Star GMT.

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic takes a bold leap into the future

Watch Reviews

09.07.21

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The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic takes a bold leap into the future

In 2017, Rado decided to bring back their 1960s classic, the Captain Cook diver. Sparking positive reactions from the watch media, while making a strong…