Rado marks four decades of tennis partnership with the Captain Cook X Tennis Limited Edition—issued in 1,985 pieces and designed with subtle nods to the sport that shaped its legacy.
In 1985, Rado stepped onto the clay courts of Gstaad, beginning a partnership that would shape its identity for decades to come. Forty years later, that legacy is celebrated with a striking release—the Captain Cook X Tennis Limited Edition, a timepiece that blends heritage, performance, and a deep connection to the sport.
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Limited to just 1,985 pieces, this watch is as much a tribute to tennis as it is to Rado’s spirit of innovation. The 39mm stainless steel case is paired with a plasma ceramic bezel and a ruthenium-to-white gradient dial, highlighted with bold white Super-LumiNova® markings for legibility. Subtle design cues echo the game itself: the tip of the seconds hand and four dots at 15, 30, 40, and 12 o’clock glow in dark yellow Super-LumiNova®, recalling the color of a new tennis ball and the iconic scoring system of the sport.
The watch is as versatile as the game it honors. Alongside a stainless steel bracelet, it comes with three textile straps in green, blue, and orange, representing grass, hard, and clay courts. Thanks to Rado’s EasyClip system, switching between them takes only seconds, ensuring the piece adapts seamlessly from court to everyday wear.
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This limited edition is more than just a design statement—it’s a celebration of Rado’s lasting role in tennis. From its first steps in Gstaad in 1985, Rado quickly expanded its presence, sponsoring tournaments across Germany, Italy, and the United States. By 1989, the brand supported seven major events; by 1991, that number had risen to 33 worldwide, making Rado the leading watch sponsor in international tennis. From Toronto to Tokyo, Johannesburg to Melbourne, and with the French Open partnership in 1993, Rado’s clocks became a familiar presence on courts across the globe.
With the Captain Cook X Tennis Limited Edition, Rado honors this remarkable 40-year journey—a story of precision, endurance, and the moments that define champions.
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