Do Rado

[Egsise]

Case is carbon diffused steel which is about four times harder than steel used in normal watch cases.
I think carburizing is the term in industry to this treatment and hardness of 800 Vickers is achieved.
Damasko uses similar technique in some of their watches.

Straps I use are 20mm Fluco genuine teju lizard straps that taper to 18mm at the buckle, the lugs are 21mm but the straps are almost that wide so virtually there's no gap.

[yokied]

I'd love to see some more feedback from Captain Cook 42mm owners about how it's wearing, weight etc.

[Henry Krinkle]

I'd love to see some more feedback from Captain Cook 42mm owners about how it's wearing, weight etc.

Scott's got one. I've been trying to get him to write a review of all three of his new Captain Cooks.

Michael here has one too and so far I think he's mostly written nice things about it.

[Egsise]

I wanted a monochromatic watch to match black clothes, found this gem.
Rado HyperChrome R32109152

The specs are not quite what resellers say.
Lug width is not 19mm, it's 20mm WOHOOOOO! The bracelet was 19mm right after the lugs...
Bracelet sucks, and I'm not a bracelet guy so I changed Hirsch Mariner matte black 100m WR leather strap to it.

[tribe125]

I wanted a monochromatic watch to match black clothes

Job done, I’d say. Smart but sober.

[Samanator]

I'd love to see some more feedback from Captain Cook 42mm owners about how it's wearing, weight etc.

I think it is pretty great. I have the green which to me is the most appealing. Mine came as a kit with the bracelet and two straps. Given my preference for straps speaks well of the bracelet that it has never been off of it. The bracelet is very well engineered, and the grooves on the clasp help it never show marks so far. The finish of the watch is excellent and it wears nice on the wrist.

The only ding that I find in many ETA movement watches is the crown feel and action are not that great. Having a few Ball watches and a couple Breitlings with similar movement I know these can be setup to feel and work exceptionally. Those were COSC grade which may be the difference. I'd gladly pay a few hundred extra to have that sorted out.


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[Egsise]

Strap for hunting trip.

[Jose G]

BUMP.
Plenty of Rados here.