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These minimalist watches have slim cases and unassuming dials, but are uncompromising when it comes to design, making the most of the least.
These have been a fiery seven days, especially for independents and microbrands.
Rado target stylish Gen Zs with a smaller form factor and summer-ready Glacier Lake, Turquoise and Dahlia dials for the DiaStar.
Forget steel or gold, let's get weird.
Most brands’ releases were on standby (like all of us) over the holidays, but with the new year underway, they've started back up again.
It's hard to overstate just how much having a ceramic bracelet transforms the Rado Anatom, an '80s design that's been revived for the 2020s.
The secrets of success for Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard weren’t learned at business school, but in his former life as a professional superbike rider.
They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?
Rado's signing of Green reflects how the Swiss watch industry is finally taking cricket seriously... And that they've got a soft spot for Aussies.
Switzerland's watchmakers are increasingly paying attention to the world's second-most popular sport - which is good news for watch fans.
If you want to see your movement without sacrificing a kidney.
Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.
Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.
While Geneva Watch Days 2024 is not too far off, some very cool watches debuted this week.
The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?
This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.
While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.
A few collaborations, a duo of contrasting minute repeaters, and a Moser fit for Prince.
An unexpected return for Snoopy, and Omega doubles down on their pursuit of perfection.
Australia's sporting colours really suit this latest take on the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton.
Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your camera? Buffy has the list for you.
D.C. takes a bargain-basement ceramic Armani watch for a spin to see if he could actually live with a ceramic watch day-to-day.
With the Australian Open just around the corner, watch brands are gearing up for a lot of love.
Leaders in development of ceramic, Rado presents the latest in line of their cult heroes, the DiaStar Original Skeleton.
We discuss the Queen frontman's humble Seiko, the semi-finalists for the inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize as well as rare vintage Vacherons making their way…
The Rado Captain Cook range shows its versatility, with reissue-like references alongside distinctly modern, vintage-inspired pieces like the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton
As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…
Rado’s Australian exclusive edition of the Captain Cook is adorned in the Aussie green and gold colour scheme The yellow gold PVD is applied to…
Rado has always been a unique company in the annals of Swiss watchmaking – a collision of heritage and high tech is how one could…
Before buying a watch it’s important to consider how it will fit into your life, as different watches may benefit some lifestyles over others. The…
Apparently, Rado can turn you into a tennis champion. When the British player, Andy Murray partnered with the Swiss brand in 2012, he’d never won…
We pride ourselves on curating the most concise, complete and coherent buying guide for each issue of NOW magazine. But as we put it together,…
First released in 1962, the Rado DiaStar Original is one kooky watch design. Recognisable at a glance thanks to its striking, oval case, it exudes…
Brands have always taken plentiful inspiration from their back catalogue – just look at some of the biggest recent releases. There are two ways to…
The Rado Captain Cook. As one of the brand’s bestselling lines of watches, the Captain Cook does a great job of showcasing what Rado can…
Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from…
The Rado Captain Cook has proved a big hit since its launch in 2017 with its vintage-inspired looks reimagined with a smooth, contemporary edge that…
If you’re an ambitious tennis player, you could do a whole lot worse than start wearing a Rado. Consider the evidence. Former ambassador, Andy Murray…
So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it…
If the resurgence of the mullet as a fashion statement as we emerge from lockdown(s) in Australia isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the…
Last year, Mido, one of the brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, released the affordable Ocean Star GMT.
Editor’s note: Ash Barty achieved a childhood dream at the weekend with a thrilling three set win against Karolina Pliskova in the Wimbledon final. The…
In 2017, Rado decided to bring back their 1960s classic, the Captain Cook diver. Sparking positive reactions from the watch media, while making a strong…
It’s summer in the Western hemisphere, so it’s time to get out those bright wrist colours and escape the tedium of monochrome. And if you’re…
During the week an interesting article popped up from the Independent UK in my Apple News feed. It revolved around a press conference at Euro…
The best way to describe 2020 is that it was a black hole. Obviously there were far more serious casualties and situations, but the watch…
There was a moment during the all-action Tasmanian launch of the Rado Captain Cook in high-tech ceramic that neatly summed up how this launch was…
A watch doesn’t become a classic if designers keep radically altering the way that it looks. A classic design needs consistency and slow, gradual tweaks…
How do you update a classic? It’s a problem that many designers face, whether they work in the watch industry, automotives or product design. How…
When it comes to a significant anniversary, a diamond ring is always a welcome gift that’ll make her positively swoon with gratitude for a day…
Fact: we are stuck in the strap-technology stone age while the world is moving on. Is the 100-year-old technology of the spring bar beautiful nostalgia?…