Hello fellow Rado enthusiasts...

[Horological-psychologist]

I was invited here by Brad; don't know him personally, but I'm sure glad he invited me here as I was unaware of this wonderful place. I searched high and low for a Rado forum and could never find one.

In my collection I have two rado divers. The new Rado "THE HULK" diver and the 2002 Asian re-edition of the "Capitan Cook" without the designated name, but obviously the same all around design.

Here are some pics, enjoy!

C. Soler

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[Watch Carefully]

Wow! That modern Captain Cook is great! Having not seen one in person yet, I'm hesitant to criticize the lugs on the new DiaStar Originals, but I think (this is a radical departure from my normal position) that I prefer the lug-less versions, such as my vintage models.

Regardless, they are both fabulous...and that DiaStar-meets-Captain-Cook is very appealing. I had no idea it was available. Thanks for dropping by, CS!
Cheers,
Brad

[Horological-psychologist]

Brad...

Thanks for inviting me!

Sadly, this Captain Cook was made in very low quantities and only for the Asian market. Originally, I bought two, back in 2002 (if my mind serves me right). I sold them, shortly there after (I was under the impression that the line would be around for some time) and when I called my original seller (in Singapore) he could not get one anywhere. He then told me that he wished he had kept one for himself when they where available. I was fortunate enough to get this one on the world's market place (the bay).

You wrote:

"I'm hesitant to criticize the lugs on the new DiaStar Originals" and "I prefer the lug-less versions"

If you noticed the Captain Cook is lug-less and I had the same feeling as you about the new lugs. As a matter of fact, it took a few days to get use the them. However, somehow, I now prefer the new design as it fits ones wrist beautifully. Try one and see!

C. Soler