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Available In The Shop: The Captain Cook “Ghost Captain” by Rado x The Rake & Revolution
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Available In The Shop: The Captain Cook “Ghost Captain” by Rado x The Rake & Revolution
Indeed, Rado has evolved from its early days as a small atelier to become an industry leader for innovation. It all started in 1917, when brothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup made the decision to become watchmakers, one that would change their lives and those of the future generations. Their humble atelier was located in a converted section of their parents’ home in the village of Lengnau, Switzerland. Through their relentless energy and exceptional ability to spot new opportunities, Schlup & Co. got off to a promising start, signing agreements with a wide lineup of importers around the world. However, it was only in 1950s that the brand took off and started selling watches under the brand name “Rado”.
Since its founding, Rado has advocated the philosophy “if we can imagine it, we can make it,” which still holds true today and is demonstrated by the brand’s highly reliable and avant-garde timepieces. Rado is well-known for their use of technologically advanced materials, being one of the pioneers in the watchmaking industry to adopt and use high-tech ceramics in their watches. The ceramic watches provide hypoallergenic comfort, lightness and unmistakably sensual and unique sensation against your skin when worn.
In 1962 Rado unveiled their iconic dive watch, the Rado Captain Cook. With its iconic inward-sloping dive bezel and arrow-shaped hour hand, it is a truly timeless design and one that has aged gracefully. Named in honor of the 18th century British navigator and explorer Captain James Cook who was famous for his voyages that accurately mapped out the Pacific, the Rado’s Captain Cook lives up to its adventurous namesake.