Rado sintra skeletonized watchOne of the last things that I ever thought I would see was a skeletonized dial Rado. The ultra minimalist brand that uses ceramic just doesn’t “go that way.” At least until now. The new Sintra Skeleton Automatic watch does skeletonization in a “Rado” way. Using a Sintra ceramic case and bracelet, the movement is a specially colored ETA automatic with mostly black bridges and some gold-tones segments. The movement is also COSC Chronometer certified.

Applied on the sapphire crystal are gold-toned hour markers so that you can read the time. The watch is an interesting look for Rado, and I like the two tone approach – giving the watch mostly black and gold tones. A dash of red color is included thanks to the synthetic ruby stones in the movement. On the back of the watch you can see a customized automatic rotor that is done in the shape of Rado’s anchor logo.

Not too sure about the price, but the Sintra Skeleton Automatic watch will be limited to just 111 pieces. Look for it soon.

Introducing the r5.5: the stunning new collection from Rado, the pioneers of the use of high tech ceramics in the watch making industry for more than 20 years. Drawing on its unrivalled knowledge of the material, Rado has produced a range of timepieces that are designed to become a part of who you are. Absolute comfort is the ultimate luxury.

A synthesis of two talents. A watch, all in high-tech ceramics, designed by Jasper Morrison. A true reflection of his signature style. Integration of the forms has always been a preoccupation for Rado. Today again, with this wistful aesthetic model. A distinctive square silhouette with curved edges, of which the radius gave the collection its name.

Sensual and sophisticated

The case exquisitely and expertly fuses into the bracelet and the links gradually reduce so it appears as one, perfectly hugging the wrist. A chronograph reduced to the essential. Three hands, two counters, date at 3 o’clock, all lying under the flat sapphire crystal and activated through the gently curved rectangular ceramic pushers.

The steel colored indexes and hands with white luminous sparkle together with the sunbrushed finish of the dial, a continuous entrancing and alluring play of light. The basic models feature only the minimum, the fundamental. Three hands, date at 3 o’clock, gently lying under flat sapphire crystal and activated by the ceramic crown. The white luminous hands are brought to life by the stunning black sunbrushed dial.

Source: TheWatchAvenue