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VIDEO: Bare bones — the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph VIDEO: Bare bones — the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph

VIDEO: Bare bones — the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph

Felix Scholz

For all that skeletonised watches are meant to be about reducing mass, the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph is a watch with a lot of substance, and much of it ceramic. The case, middle, bezel and bracelet are all made from Rado’s signature material, and have been treated with a range of processes — keeping it interesting on the wrist. Though having said that, the dial also does a fine job in the ‘interesting’ department. Sure, you get a peep into the inner workings of the automatic chronograph movement, along with a quite legible handset, but what I really like is the under-the-dial printing, which is delicate and very much in keeping with Rado’s designer aesthetic. All this, combined with the 45mm case size, adds up to an unmissable watch.

The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition Australian pricing

The Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition, limited to 600 pieces, $9475