Rado Captain Cook Automatic 39mm Black & Turquoise Gradient Dial (Ref. R32223213)

The Rado Captain Cook Automatic combines the unmistakable character of a vintage-inspired Swiss dive watch with modern materials, advanced mechanical engineering, and the exceptional finishing for which Rado is known. This 2025 pre-owned example was originally purchased from an Authorized Dealer (AD) and benefits from an active Rado manufacturer’s warranty. Reference R32223213 features a captivating black-to-turquoise gradient dial, matching black ceramic dive bezel, polished stainless steel case, and a beautifully finished stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet. Inspired by Rado’s historic Captain Cook dive watches, this modern interpretation preserves the collection’s recognizable vintage design while incorporating contemporary watchmaking technology. Its distinctive dial transitions from vibrant turquoise toward deep black, creating a dramatic appearance that changes with the surrounding light. The watch is housed in a 39mm polished stainless steel case, measuring just 12mm thick. These balanced proportions offer excellent everyday wearability while retaining the substantial presence expected from a premium Swiss sports watch. Protecting the dial is a box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, providing excellent scratch resistance and clarity while reinforcing the watch’s vintage-inspired appearance. Surrounding the dial is a unidirectional rotating bezel with a polished black high-tech ceramic insert. The ceramic construction provides exceptional resistance to scratches and fading, while white markings and a luminous triangle enhance functionality. Powering the Captain Cook is the Swiss automatic Rado Caliber R763, featuring 25 jewels, an antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, and an impressive 80-hour power reserve. The movement is tested in five positions to support consistent timekeeping performance. Despite its refined appearance, the Captain Cook is engineered as a capable dive watch, offering 300 meters / 1,000 feet of water resistance, a screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and robust stainless steel construction. Specifications Case Stainless Steel 39mm Case Diameter 12mm Case Thickness Polished Stainless Steel Construction Vintage-Inspired Captain Cook Case Design Screw-Down Crown Solid Screw-Down Stainless Steel Caseback Water Resistance: 300 Meters / 1,000 Feet / 30 Bar Approximate Watch Weight: 125g Swiss Made Dial Black-to-Turquoise Gradient Dial Rich Turquoise Center Transitioning Toward Black Applied Rhodium-Colored Hour Markers Rhodium-Colored Hands White Super-LumiNova® on Hands and Hour Markers Signature Rado Rotating Anchor Logo Rotating Anchor Mounted on Ruby Backplate Central Hours, Minutes and Seconds Date Display at 3 O’Clock Distinctive Vintage-Inspired Dive-Watch Layout Bezel Black High-Tech Ceramic Bezel Insert Polished Stainless Steel Bezel Construction Unidirectional Rotating Dive Bezel White Dive-Timing Markings White Super-LumiNova® Triangle Scratch-Resistant Ceramic Construction Classic Captain Cook Dive-Watch Design Crystal Box-Shaped Sapphire Crystal Anti-Reflective Coating on Both Sides Scratch-Resistant Construction Vintage-Inspired Raised Crystal Profile Excellent Clarity and Dial Visibility Movement Rado Caliber R763 Swiss Automatic Mechanical Movement Self-Winding 25 Jewels 80-Hour Power Reserve Antimagnetic Nivachron™ Hairspring Movement Tested in Five Positions Hours, Minutes and Central Seconds Date Complication Swiss Made Bracelet Rado Stainless Steel Beads-of-Rice Bracelet Brushed and Polished Stainless Steel Finishing Classic Multi-Link Design Vintage-Inspired Appearance Stainless Steel Three-Fold Clasp Secure and Comfortable Construction Designed to Complement the Captain Cook Case Features Swiss Automatic Mechanical Movement Rado Caliber R763 80-Hour Power Reserve 25-Jewel Construction Antimagnetic Nivachron™ Hairspring Movement Tested in Five Positions Black-to-Turquoise Gradient Dial Black High-Tech Ceramic Dive Bezel Unidirectional Rotating Bezel Box-Shaped Sapphire Crystal Anti-Reflective Coating on Both Sides White Super-LumiNova® Signature Rotating Anchor Logo Date Display at 3 O’Clock Screw-Down Crown Solid Stainless Steel Caseback 300M / 30 Bar Water Resistance Stainless Steel Beads-of-Rice Bracelet Three-Fold Stainless Steel Clasp Swiss Made Additional Information Brand: Rado Collection: Captain Cook Model: Captain Cook Automatic Reference: R32223213 Year of Original Purchase: 2025 Original Purchase Source: Authorized Dealer (AD) Dial: Black-to-Turquoise Gradient Bezel: Black High-Tech Ceramic Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 39mm Thickness: 12mm Movement: Rado Caliber R763 Movement Type: Swiss Automatic Jewels: 25 Power Reserve: 80 Hours Balance Spring: Antimagnetic Nivachron™ Crystal: Box-Shaped Sapphire with Double-Sided AR Treatment Caseback: Solid Stainless Steel Bracelet: Stainless Steel Beads-of-Rice Clasp: Three-Fold Stainless Steel Water Resistance: 300M / 1,000 Feet / 30 Bar Condition: Pre-Owned Manufacturer Warranty: Active Rado International Warranty Made in Switzerland The Rado Captain Cook Automatic is one of the brand’s most recognizable collections, successfully combining the design language of classic Swiss dive watches with modern materials and advanced mechanical engineering. The standout feature of this particular reference is undoubtedly its black-to-turquoise gradient dial. The vibrant turquoise center gradually transitions into deep black around the outer edge, creating remarkable visual depth. Combined with the polished black ceramic bezel and rhodium-colored hands and indices, the watch offers a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from more conventional dive watches. The 39mm stainless steel case provides exceptionally versatile proportions, while the 12mm thickness and classic beads-of-rice bracelet create a comfortable and refined wearing experience. Mechanically, the Rado Caliber R763 is another major highlight. Its impressive 80-hour power reserve allows the watch to remain running for more than three days when fully wound, while the Nivachron™ hairspring provides enhanced resistance to magnetic fields encountered in everyday life. The ceramic bezel, box-shaped sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, and 300-meter water-resistance rating ensure that the Captain Cook delivers serious sports-watch capability without compromising its elegant vintage-inspired design. This 2025 example was originally purchased through an Authorized Dealer and retains an active Rado manufacturer’s warranty, adding further appeal for collectors seeking a distinctive Swiss automatic dive watch with modern mechanical specifications and documented authorized-dealer provenance. Condition: Pre-owned, originally purchased in 2025 from an Authorized Dealer, with an active Rado manufacturer’s warranty. All of our pre-owned watches are professionally cleaned before being offered for sale and checked to ensure they are functioning correctly. Please carefully review all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact cosmetic condition of the watch and everything included with the sale. Warranty: This watch retains coverage under the Rado international manufacturer’s warranty associated with its original 2025 Authorized Dealer purchase. Coverage and expiration are subject to the original purchase date, warranty documentation, and Rado’s official warranty terms.