Press releases

Rado True Thinline My Bird Limited Edition

Light as a feather

14 March 2019

Symbolism, tradition, opulence and colour are the hallmarks of the work of renowned Russian artist and designer Evgenia Miro. Drawing on emblems and motifs that trace their origins back through centuries of storytelling, Evgenia creates beautiful designs that she applies to a range of materials to create enduring pieces designed to stand the test of time.

#truethinline

The Rado Tradition Captain Cook MKIII Automatic

The Rado watch ready for adventure

13 February 2019

Rado launches a bold new re-imagining of a classic 1962 divers watch.

Rado Tradition Captain Cook MKII Automatic Limited Edition

Rado’s new take on a 1960s classic has hidden depths

13 February 2019

Since 1957, Rado has been producing watches designed to stand the test of time and, since the launch of the Golden Horse in 1958, to stand the test of the elements when water-resistant watches were far from the norm.

2018 GOOD DESIGNTM Award

Rado HyperChrome Ultra Light Limited Edition wins prestigious design prize recognising excellence and innovation

01 February 2019

For the 8th year in a row, pioneering Swiss watchmaker Rado has received a prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.

#good design

New Year, new Rado

Pioneering plasma for charismatic couples

23 January 2019

Swiss watchmaker Rado is presenting a bold and pioneering pair of timepieces to celebrate Chinese New Year 2019. Two special editions from the brand’s groundbreaking HyperChrome collection are the perfect start to a successful year ahead.

#hyperchrome

Rado and Valentine’s Day

A love guaranteed to stand the test of time

23 January 2019

This Valentine’s Day, Rado is taking a thoroughly modern approach to romance, with two design-led, technical timepieces that will suit people with style and that are guaranteed to stand the test of time.

#valentine's day

Rado is the main partner of Design Prize Switzerland, 2019/20 Edition

13 December 2018

Design-driven Swiss watch brand Rado is pleased to announce its continuing and longstanding partnership with Design Prize Switzerland. The partnership will see Rado host an exhibition and run its famous Rado Star Prize for Young Talents.

#radostarprize #design

Rado Festive Campaign

01 November 2018

Just in time for the festive season, Rado highlights two stunning watches ideal for making this holiday season extra special.

#rado diamaster ceramos #rado hyperchrome diamonds

Rado Star Prize France 2018

21 September 2018

Ce concours distingue les projets les plus créatifs et innovants autour d’un thème qui est « Design inspiré par la nature » pour cette année.

True Thinline Studs Limited Edition

20 September 2018

Rado releases an eye-catching statement timepiece with British designer Bethan Gray

This time focusing on the contemporary True Thinline collection, Rado has worked with award-winning British designer Bethan Gray to bring luxurious materials and intriguing elements to the brand’s slimmest watch.

RADO launches new collection with Brand Ambassador Tang Wei in Shanghai

31 May 2018

Rado celebrated the launch of its new DiaMaster Diamonds and True Open Heart collections with Rado's brand's ambassador Tang Wei, Rado CEO Matthias Breschan and Rado management.

True Open Heart Automatic: Stylish and simple with a technical twist

31 May 2018

Making its debut in 2018, the brand new True Open Heart Automatic is Rado through and through. Never flashy, never too simple and always technically perfect, it’s a piece designed to stand the test of time. Always itself, always what you want it to be – always True.

DiaMaster Diamonds: Your time to shine

31 May 2018

Combining plasma high-tech ceramic and adding a sprinkling of full-cut diamonds. Rado has combined two of the hardest materials available in watchmaking to stunning effect.

A watch that brings a touch of glamour to your workday outfits, or adds a hint of understated chic to your evening style. With the DiaMaster Diamonds, it’s always your time to shine.

Rado celebrates Grandi Giardini Italiani partnership in style

24 May 2018

Swiss watchmaker Rado hosted a glamorous event at the stunning Villa Gamberaia in Florence, Italy to celebrate its partnership with Grandi Giardini Italiani.

#design #rado and design #grandi giardini italiani

The Rado True Phospho wins 2018 Good Design Australia Award

Rado receives another prestigious award for its innovative design

18 April 2018

#good design #true #true phospho

Celebrate love with Rado

Rado is presenting a beautiful duo of timepieces from its DiaMaster collection just in time for Valentine’s Day.

12 February 2018

These “his and hers” DiaMasters are ideal watches for couples who celebrate their individuality as well as the common foundation that joins them together.

#valentine's day

Rado Wedding Collection 2018

A Lifetime of Lifestyle

02 February 2018

An exploration of love and connection

Romance and marraige are changing but regardless your personal taste, there is a Rado timepiece to keep track of memorable moments for the bride and goom.

#wedding campaign

Rado unveils glamorous garden-inspired timepiece.

Let your personal style bloom with the True Thinline.

15 January 2018

Rado is known for its avant-garde approach to design and materials, but the Swiss watchmaker is now taking its cues from nature too. The pioneering brand has added a glamorous garden-inspired piece to its super slim True Thinline collection.

HyperChrome Bronze

The new Rado HyperChrome Chronograph in bronze and high-tech ceramic

15 January 2018

In a seamless union of ancient and modern elements, the Rado HyperChrome Chronograph Automatic is now available in a beautifully contrasting bronze and high-tech ceramic construction.

Rado Star Prize Spain

First edition to be presented during Madrid Design Festival

24 November 2017

Swiss watchmaker Rado will present the first Rado Star Prize Spain during Madrid Design Festival. Rado is the official sponsor of the festival, which will be held on the streets of the Spanish capital during the month of February 2018.

#radostarprize #design

Celebrate love with Rado

His and hers timepieces for Valentine’s Day

22 November 2017

Swiss watchmaker Rado is presenting a beautiful duo of timepieces from its DiaMaster collection just in time for Valentine’s Day. Crafted from scratch resistant high-tech ceramic, these two wristwatches make stylish accessories to accompany your loved one throughout their life.

#specialoccasion #diamasterpowerreserve #diamasterdiamonds

Shine bright with the Rado True Star Sign

Limited edition timepieces for each sign of the zodiac

07 November 2017

Crafted from plasma high-tech ceramic, the True Star Sign collection combines the beauty of modern watchmaking with the mystery of the cosmos. Limited to 999 pieces per sign, this otherworldly timepiece makes a beautifully exclusive gift for that special someone in your life, from the courageous Aries to the compassionate Pisces – and every sign in between.

#truestarsign

Design Prize Switzerland, 2017/18 Edition

Winner: An innovative product with worldwide potential

03 November 2017

The Swiss medtech startup SteriLux has been named the winner of the Rado Star Prize Switzerland for Young Talents. SteriLux CEO Marc Spaltenstein and designer Jordane Vernet were honoured at the award ceremony with prize money and the limited edition Rado True Phospho, which was co-developed by Rado and Swiss design collective Big-Game.

#design #radostarprize

Happy Holidays with Rado

Give the gift of everlasting style this season

30 October 2017

Swiss watchmaker Rado is presenting a quartet of eyecatching timepieces for gents and ladies just in time for the holiday season. Thanks to their high-tech ceramic construction, these timekeepers offer good looks, scratch resistance, light weight and wearer comfort – a gift with both style and substance.

#specialoccasion #diamasterpowerreserve #diamasterdiamonds #truediamonds

Celebrate love and new beginnings with Rado

Two new timepieces for Chinese New Year 2018

27 October 2017

Swiss watchmaker Rado is presenting a beautiful duo of timepieces just in time for Chinese New Year. Two exclusive pieces from the Rado DiaMaster collection are ideal for ringing in an auspicious year of the dog.

#diamasterpowerreserve #diamasterdiamonds #specialoccasion

Rado True Cyclo

Co-developed with French designer Philippe Nigro

28 September 2017

Rado, the Swiss watchmaker famed for its visionary approach to design and materials, is pleased to unveil another collaborative limited edition creation. The Rado True Cyclo, co-created with French designer Philippe Nigro, seamlessly combines Nigro’s minimalist style with the beauty and high-tech construction of Rado's classic True timepiece.

#truedesigners

Rado True Face

Created in collaboration with Polish designer Oskar Zieta

28 September 2017

Swiss watchmaker Rado is giving its latest design collaboration a time to shine. The Rado True Face, co-created with innovative Polish architect Oskar Zieta, is a limited edition timepiece that combines Zieta’s signature reflective surfaces with the classic design and high-tech construction of the Rado True family.

#truedesigners

Rado True Shadow

Co-created with Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga

28 September 2017

Swiss watchmaker Rado is shining a light into the shadows with its latest collaborative creation: the Rado True Shadow, co-created with avant-garde Japanese fashion designer Kunihiko Morinaga.

#truedesigners

Rado Star Prize Austria 2017 winner revealed

Flora Miranda wins with avant-garde fashion design

28 September 2017

Making time tangible – this is the goal of Austrian fashion designer Flora Miranda, whose work deals with the investigation of immaterial bodies. Her idea for the Rado Star Prize Austria was the “Time Warp” dress, a volatile, moulded body that seems to dissolve into particles and break our rigid concept of time.

#design #radostarprize

Inaugural Rado Star Prize UK winners announced

Judges’ Winner and Public Vote Winner revealed

27 September 2017

Rado is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural UK edition of the Rado Star Prize. Both the Judges’ Winner and Public Vote Winner will receive a Rado Ceramica for their achievements.

#design #radostarprize