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Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm

Captain Cook HTC 43

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm is a current-production diver watch with a black high-tech ceramic case. It is priced well under the $6,950 median for the category. It ships on a matching ceramic bracelet rather than a strap.

All Rado watchesCeramic diver watchesBlack ceramicDiversOn a ceramic braceletDisplay backUnder $5,000
Price
$2,800
Ceramic
High-tech ceramic
Water resistance
300 m
Reference
Captain Cook HTC 43
Type
Diver
Case diameter
43.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Rado R734 (Powermatic 80)
Power reserve
~80 h
Complications
Date
Colour
Black
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
High-tech ceramic bracelet
Ceramic bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Black, grey, blue, and olive green colourways
Dial colours
Black Grey Blue Green
Availability
Offered
Status
Current; ceramic case with a titanium caseback (case-body rule)
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of ceramic is the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm?

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm has a black high-tech ceramic case with a titanium caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated type.

What size is the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm?

It is 43.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 300 m.

How much does the Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $2,800.

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