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Rare bird – Rado Captain Cook from the 1960s

Size 35.5mm Movement Schild 1701 Condition Well worn! Very well worn! Lug Width 18mm Owned Yes By the early‑1960s the dive‑watch craze was in full swing. Rado, better known for sleek dress pieces, decided to chart its own course and—in 1962—launched the Captain Cook, a compact tool‑watch named after the legendary British explorer. Only about 8,000 examples were produced before the […]

Basic Inner Workings of a Mechanical Watch

Mechanical watches are intricate timepieces, marvels of craftsmanship and precision engineering. Unlike their digital or quartz counterparts, mechanical watches operate through a complex system of tiny gears and springs, all working in harmony. There is just something about them that grabs me and captivates me. 1. The Power Source: The Mainspring At the heart of every mechanical watch is the […]