When it comes to blue watches, Rado brings the rich hue to life. Dials in captivating shades of blue are at the heart of the models presented below. Each takes a different approach to the color, calling up a world of enchanting emotions.

For Rado, blue dials are the face of a fascinating mechanical world beneath the surface. Elegant elements of harmonious design, there is always more: blue is a world of heartfelt emotions.

DiaStar Original – $1,550 USD (above)
The brand’s DiaStar Original features a dial in a scintillating incarnation of blue. Its charm is due in no small part to an exquisitely textured surface finished with alternating vertical and horizontal brushwork stretching across the dial – a sublime enhancement of the DiaStar Original’s inimitable design.

Movement: Rado calibre R764 (gold-plated), automatic, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic NivachronTM hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case/Bracelet: Polished Ceramos bezel Stainless steel middle part and case back
Parallel facetted sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating on inside face
Polished/brushed H-Link stainless steel bracelet, clasp with openers
Dial: Blue brushed in two directions
Dimensions: 38.0 x 45.0 x 12.1 (WxLxH in mm)

True Square Open Heart – $2,600 USD
The True Square Open Heart Automatic is distinguished by its distinctive skeleton design, with the face of the watch radically cut back to reveal the intricate automatic movement inside. In a fine example of the Art of Skeletonisation, the vertically brushed dial in blue plays a vital role in framing fascinating images of the mechanism in motion.

Movement: Rado calibre R734, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve, open heart with circular grain decoration, Côtes de Genève decorated movement holder
Case/Bracelet: Polished plasma high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Sandblasted titanium case back with sapphire crystal
Polished plasma high-tech ceramic bracelet with titanium 3-fold clasp

Dial: Blue, vertical-brushed with rhodium-coloured bevels
Indexes with white Super-LumiNova
Dimensions: 38.0 x 44.2 x 9.7 (WxLxH in mm)

Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Diver – $3,700 USD
The Captain Cook High Tech Ceramic Diver with navy blue sunray dial evokes the power of the world’s great oceans. Framed by a matt plasma high-tech ceramic case and bracelet in complementary tones, the dial mirrors the ever-changing light at sea, the skies above and the mysteries below.

Movement: Rado calibre R763, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy, meets ISO 6425 specifications
Case/Bracelet: Matt plasma high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Polished hardened stainless steel turning bezel with a circular brushed plasma high- tech ceramic insert. Polished plasma high-tech ceramic middle links Matt plasma high-tech ceramic outer links.
Titanium 3-fold clasp with Ceramos openers
Dial: Sunray grey / blue, lacquered and polished
Dimensions: 43.0 x 49.8 x 14.6 (WxLxH in mm)

Captain Cook Chronograph – $4,000 USD
The indomitable Captain Cook Chronograph explores the nature of time in this superb variant in stainless steel.
The silver-to-blue gradient dial and recessed chrono counters in a rich dark blue hue stand in satisfying contrast to rhodium-coloured hands and indexes and red details.
The stainless steel bracelet with satin-brushed middle links is easily exchanged for a dark blue leather or rugged NATO fabric strap.

Movement: Rado calibre R801, automatic, 37 jewels, 5 hands, red printed date at 6 o’clock, 59-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case/Bracelet: Polished stainless steel case and turning bezel with a polished blue high-tech ceramic insert
EasyClip system. Polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, extendable folding clasp
Available also with blue leather strap and blue textile NATO style strap
Dial: Silver to blue gradient
Rhodium-coloured applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova
Dimensions: 43.0 x 49.5 x 14.8 (WxLxH in mm)

True Secret – $2,500 USD
The Rado True Secret presents an intriguing variation on a blue theme: the sunray dial presents a subtle color gradient leading the eye from the dark blue rim to the diamond indexes and the lighter blues surrounding the open window at 12 o’clock. The window reveals the balance spring at the heart of the watch, peeking out from behind the movement jewels and finely finished components.

Movement: Rado calibre R734, automatic movement, tested in 5 positions, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve
Case/Bracelet: Polished plasma high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction, curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Polished plasma high-tech ceramic with titanium 3-fold clasp
Dial: Silver to dark blue gradient, Jubilé, 12 diamonds
135/140, Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.120 carat
Dimensions: 40.0 x 47.3 x 10.4 (WxLxH in mm)

HyperChrome 1314 – $3,200 USD
The splendid Rado HyperChrome 1314 holds nothing back, flaunting top-class diamonds at all hours and a sunray-finish dial in a rich cobalt blue. Distinctive and elegant, this diamond-starred blue timepiece speaks of an assured sense of style and exquisite taste. Framed by a
polished plasma high-tech ceramic case and bracelet, theblue dial makes all the difference.

Movement: Rado calibre R580, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 44-hour power reserve
Case/Bracelet: Polished plasma high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Special engraving on case back: Limited Edition One out of 1314
3-row polished plasma high-tech ceramic bracelet with titanium 3-fold clasp
Dial: Blue sunray, Jubilé, 12 diamonds, 115/120 Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.078 carat
Dimensions: 36.0 x 41.9 x 10.4 (WxLxH in mm)

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