Ceramic is a notoriously tricky material to work with in watchmaking, with only a handful of brands able to produce the material at scale. One of the few brands that can claim to have mastered it is Rado, who are well known for their brightly coloured and scratch-resistant timepieces. While Rado use the material throughout a number of their different lines, one of the collections that benefits significantly from the expertise is the Rado True Square collection, which features pebble-smooth ceramic cases and bracelets to match.
Within the True Square range, there are two references that show the breadth of the collection – the Automatic Open Heart and the Automatic Diamonds. Despite both featuring the exact same 38mm square case and integrated bracelet, they offer totally different feelings on the wrist. The Automatic Open Heart does what it says on the tin, with a very finely skeletonised dial that gives an almost totally uninterrupted view of the movement within. Certainly not something you see every day. In contrast, the Automatic Diamonds is as sleek as black velvet, with the polished case and bracelet serving up a shimmering backdrop for the deep black dial that is studded with four diamonds. Elegance embodied.
Rado True Square collection price and availability:
The Rado True Square Automatic Open Heart is AUD$3675 and is currently available from Rado boutiques and authorised retailers. For more details, visit Rado right here.
The Rado True Square Automatic Diamonds is AUD$3350 and is currently available from Rado boutiques and authorised retailers. For more details, visit Rado right here.
Made in partnership with Rado. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
