Many know Rado’s reputation is anchored in its dive watches, but the Swiss watchmaker has long proven its strength beyond the waters. It’s a brand committed to accuracy, innovation, and performance, shaping its decade-long relationship with tennis — a partnership supported by celebrated ambassadors like Ash Barty and marked by several standout releases over the years. It’s a connection built on timing and precision, the very qualities that define both the sport and the brand.

To honour 40 years of this enduring bond, Rado introduces the Captain Cook x Tennis Limited Edition — a striking piece limited to just 1,985 units. It combines refined craftsmanship with purposeful sporting details, delivering a mix of mechanics and design elements that are as precise as a well-placed shot down the line. Confident, modern, and made with intention, it’s a timepiece for those who value performance both on and off the court.

Highlights:

• Limited to 1,985 pieces, honouring the year Rado began its long-standing partnership with tennis.
• Features a gradient ruthenium-to-white dial with subtle tennis-ball-inspired markers and a court-accented second-hand tip.
• The caseback features a special anniversary engraving and a detailed three-court embossing representing grass, clay, and hard courts.
• Powered by the Rado Calibre R763 automatic movement, featuring an 80-hour power reserve and water resistance up to 300m resistance.

Rado’s relationship with tennis runs deeper than most people realize. The brand’s first official partnership with the sport started back in 1985, laying the foundation for a collaboration centered on precision, performance, and a shared passion for timing that truly matters. What followed was a consistent evolution of tennis-inspired releases — each one marking a moment, a player, or a milestone in the ongoing story between the Swiss watchmaker and the court.

Over the years, this connection has produced an impressive lineup of limited editions that honour both athletes and tournaments. Pieces celebrating figures like Ash Barty or highlighting stars such as Cameron Norrie have become part of Rado’s modern legacy, each adding a new chapter to a partnership that has only grown stronger over time. The decision to limit this new model to 1,985 pieces is a subtle nod to the year that started it all and a reminder of how far the collaboration has come.

This latest Captain Cook x Tennis Limited Edition carries that spirit forward with a design that combines heritage with a fresh, sporting edge. Its 39mm stainless steel case offers a clean, modern profile, complemented by a matching crown and bracelet for a unified look. Rado also includes three NATO straps — orange, blue, and green — for a more playful, court-ready vibe. Inside, the Calibre R763 automatic movement delivers a sturdy 80-hour power reserve, while 300 metres (1000 feet) of water resistance firmly roots the watch in its dive-watch heritage. It’s a modern tribute to a partnership that continues to thrive, once again showing that Rado knows how to play a long game.

What makes this Captain Cook x Tennis edition so compelling is how subtly it embraces its theme. Instead of exaggerated design elements, Rado opts for refined and deliberate details. The ruthenium-to-white gradient dial appears modern and sleek, with small tennis-ball-inspired markers around the edge adding a playful touch that doesn’t detract from the watch’s classic aesthetic. Even the second hand hints at the court with its subtle tip colour, offering an extra nod for those who appreciate design that rewards a closer look.

Flip the watch over, and the tribute deepens — the caseback features a dedicated anniversary engraving along with a three-layered embossing that represents the trio of iconic playing surfaces: grass, clay, and hard, which is genius thought in my opinion. It’s thoughtful, understated, and executed with the kind of precision you expect from Rado.

In darker settings, Super-Luminova highlights key elements of the dial, giving the minimalist layout a subtle glow without disrupting its balance. A laser-finished anchor sits neatly beneath the 12 o’clock marker, while a crisp date window at 3 completes the display with quiet confidence. The result is a sports watch with personality — sporty in spirit, elegant in execution and grounded in heritage. At USD $3,000, it stands as a meaningful celebration of Rado’s forty-year bond with tennis and a reminder of how beautifully the brand blends performance with design.

• Brand: Rado
• Model: Captain Cook X Tennis Limited Edition
• Reference: R32222108
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Thickness: 12 mm
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Dial Colour: Light Grey
• Calibre: Calibre R763 Automatic
• Power Reserve: 80 Hours
• Water Resistance: 30 Bar (300 metres, 1000 feet )
• Price: USD $3,000 (Limited Edition – 1985 Pieces)