To celebrate its role as the official timekeeping partner of European cricket, Rado presents the Captain Cook X European Cricket Special Edition , a watch that combines the sporty character of the Captain Cook collection with elements directly inspired by the tradition and visual language of cricket. This special edition brings together two worlds guided by shared values of precision, endurance and performance. Cricket can shift between moments of high intensity and raw power and periods of strategy and delicacy, with matches lasting from just a few hours to as long as five days. The new Captain Cook captures this balance between dynamism and elegance.

A Cricket Pitch on the Wrist

One of the most striking elements of the watch is its blue dial , designed as a visual reinterpretation of a cricket pitch seen from above. The details reveal subtle references to the sport as the watch is observed more closely.

On the dial, three golden dots represent the stumps above the Rado logo, while the brand's signature moving anchor evokes the cricket ball. The yellow-gold details add an elegant contrast and strengthen the connection between the watch and the traditional aesthetic of cricket.

The minute track also incorporates a particularly thoughtful reference. Its design recalls the stitching of the iconic red leather cricket balls, transforming a functional element of the dial into a subtle tribute to the sport.

Performance and Precision

The Captain Cook X European Cricket Special Edition features a 42 mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 12.3 mm , dimensions that preserve the sporty presence of the Captain Cook collection while maintaining a refined appearance.

The bezel combines stainless steel with a High-Tech Ceramic insert, one of the materials that defines Rado's identity. Its scratch resistance helps preserve the watch's appearance, while the anti-reflective sapphire crystal with a chevé-box shape enhances dial legibility in different lighting conditions.

The hands and indexes feature Super-LumiNova®  details, making the time easy to read when light levels decrease. A screwed crown and screw-down case back complete a construction designed to complement the active character of the model.

Inside, the watch is powered by the R763 automatic calibre, offering an 80-hour power reserve. The movement also features an antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring and has been tested in five positions for reliable and precise performance.

Three Ways to Wear It

Versatility is another key element of this edition. Thanks to the EasyClip system, the watch can change its character in seconds with three different strap options.

The stainless steel bracelet provides a solid and disciplined presence, while the NATO-style textile strap offers a lighter and more sporting interpretation associated with the strategy and precision of the game. The black rubber strap, meanwhile, emphasizes the dynamism and energy of cricket's most intense moments.

The system allows the watch to adapt effortlessly to different occasions, moving from a sporty aesthetic to a more elegant appearance with a simple strap change.

Rado and Cricket: A Partnership Built on Precision

The collaboration between Rado and European cricket finds a particularly visual expression in this model. Both share a relationship with precision and endurance, as well as with the contrast between speed, strategy and control.

The Captain Cook X European Cricket Special Edition transforms these concepts into tangible design details. From the cricket pitch represented on the dial to the references to the ball and stumps, every element connects the watch to the essence of the sport without relying on an overly literal aesthetic.

An Edition That Brings Sport and Watchmaking Together

With its blue dial, golden details, high-performance materials, R763 automatic calibre and EasyClip system with three strap options, the Captain Cook X European Cricket Special Edition offers a distinctive interpretation of cricket through the lens of contemporary watchmaking.

Rather than simply adding sporting references, Rado integrates them into the design and functionality of the watch. The result is a timepiece that combines tradition and innovation, ready to accompany both the intensity of the game and the more elegant moments surrounding it.

Ultimately, this Captain Cook represents a meeting point between precision, endurance and heritage, bringing together two worlds that find a natural connection through the measurement of time.