Rado, the distinguished Swiss watchmaker, has once again lifted the bails in a bid to celebrate the beloved sport of cricket. This time around, it has worked in concert with Australian cricketing star - Cameron Green to release a fresh rendition of its iconic Captain Cook watch, incorporating hallmarks of cricket into its design.
Preserving the familiar Captain Cook architecture, this novel timepiece features a lush green and gold colour palette symbolic of Australia’s cricket attire. The timepiece, built with a robust case of 42mm in diameter and 12.3mm in thickness, radiates a polished stainless steel aesthetic complemented by a vibrant yellow gold PVD-coated rotating bezel equipped with a green high-tech ceramic insert and metalised markings. The dial is shielded by a box-shaped sapphire crystal, presenting an anti-reflective coating on both its sides, while the screw-down crown and case guarantee 300m of water resistance.
Marking its unwavering commitment to innovation, Seiko has launched two limited-edition Panda-dial watches as part of its Power Design Project Collection 2. This venture, which was first introduced in 2001, emboldens the brand’s creators to reimagine watch design in an unconventional and inventive light. The Power Design Project has seen a myriad of whimsical concepts brought to life, none more so representative than a chronograph timepiece, designed for avid panda lovers.
Although most creations from this project do not reach the commercial market, Seiko has announced the release of two new limited-edition models that are set to break this trend in 2026. The models, HHK001 and HHK002, are the embodiment of a design concept from the 2024 Specialized Watch Exhibition, inspired by a panda’s unique features.