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The Rado Captain Cook watch is perhaps one of the Swiss watch manufacturer’s most iconic models, and despite its release almost sixty years ago, it remains a resonating piece for watch lovers and aficionados alike today. It’s nautical, vintage-inspired aesthetic takes inspiration from the original Rado Captain Cook collection released in 1962 and is named after British navigator and explorer James Cook. With vintage details and styling true to the original, and up-to-date features that make it a match for modern wearers, Captain Cook is a watch designed to stand the test of time. The new 42 mm Captain Cook is water-resistant to 30 bar (300m) and has already proved a hit with contemporary watch wearers and modern explorers. The new Rado Captain Cook Automatic watch is brought to life in a new and improved form for the modern-day wearer with a polished stainless steel case, high-tech ceramic bezel and the Swiss watch manufacturer’s EasyClip System which allows you to change the stainless steel bracelet quickly and easily without the need for any tools. Verified details include bracelet material of Stainless Steel, brand collections of Captain Cook, dial colour of Blue, diameter of 42mm, guarantee of Rado 5 Year Guarantee and movement of Automatic. Available colours: Blue.