In just a few short years, Rado?s Captain Cook line has gone from dormant to something of a cornerstone collection for the brand. Such is the way of the watch world in the age of the vintage reissue: if a design that is truly timeless is reintroduced and well executed, it?s almost certain to become a hit. What?s interesting about the Captain Cook is that when it was initially reintroduced it came in at a size that was much smaller than a typical modern diver – that first ?HyperChrome? Captain Cook measured just 37mm in diameter. While the watch we?ll be discussing today is 5mm larger, the Captain Cook line has successfully maintained a great deal of vintage charm in its overall aesthetic through a series of interesting releases that have used Rado?s back catalog as a guide.
Rado Captain Cook Automatic 

Case Material: Stainless steel 
Dial: Gray
Dimensions: 42mm
Crystal: Sapphire     
Water Resistance: 200 meters 
Crown: Screw down          
Movement: C07.611
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, leather strap, mil-spec nylon 
Price: $2,250
Reference Number: R32505018
Expected Release: Available now 

The Captain Cook Automatic seen here is visually consistent with the rest of the Captain Cook line, which now includes watches in a variety of sizes (up to 45mm) and color options. This example in gray is a nod to the popular ?ghosted? look found on many vintage divers from the 1960s, which is essentially normal watch wear and tear th...