Press releases

Every second counts as Andy Murray wins Miami Masters

Rado sends congratulations to our global brand ambassador, Andy Murray, on winning the Miami Masters

02 April 2013

Rado sends congratulations to our global brand ambassador, Andy Murray, on winning the Miami Masters.

Andy Murray and the Rado HyperChrome

Miami hosts a training session with a difference for Rado Andy Murray TVC

19 March 2013

Tennis superstar Andy Murray is the star of a new TV advertising campaign for pioneering Swiss watch brand Rado. 

Time for tennis

Rado becomes the Official Timekeeper of Sony Open Tennis

11 March 2013

Strengthening its tennis engagement for 2013, Swiss watchmaker Rado announces that it will be the Official Timekeeper for the 2013 Sony Open in Miami, Florida. Official timing systems will be represented by corner clocks in the shape of the Rado HyperChrome on court and the brand will also provide clocks in public areas and supply the ever popular smash corner.

GAME, SET AND THE PERFECT MATCH

TIMING IS EVERYTHING AS RADO HEADS BACK ON COURT FOR ANOTHER YEAR IN TENNIS

11 March 2013

In 2012 Rado returned to the glamorous world of tennis as the Official Timekeeper of a raft of international tournaments. The focus on tennis for Rado in 2013 not only continues, but also moves up a gear as Rado announces its list of prestigious tournaments for the new season.

Rado D-Star Rattrapante Limited Edition

Catch it if you can!

08 February 2013

Rado shows its true colours with the dashing and debonair Rado D-Star Rattrapante Limited Edition in black matt high-tech ceramic. This unique character shows another side to Rado, but underlines the Swiss brand’s status as a leader in high-tech materials.

Rado D-Star Ceramic Chronograph

A strong and elegant statement that stands the test of time

31 January 2013

Rado introduces four new ultra-suave and sophisticated models to its eye-catching Rado D-Star collection. These new automatic chronograph additions to the Rado D-Star family are a handsome group.

Hrithik Roshan and the new Rado HyperChrome

Hrithik Roshan stars in another great feature for Rado

06 December 2012

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is the high-profile star of a new print and TV advertising campaign for Swiss watch brand Rado. Shot in Jaipur, India in October, the stunning new visuals show Hrithik modelling the new Rado HyperChrome collection.

Rado event puts tennis in the spotlight

Gorgeous Julia lights up Berlin

26 October 2012

Yesterday in Berlin, Rado announced up and coming German tennis star Julia Görges as our latest brand ambassador, with a very special display in the Label2 venue in the heart of the city’s trendy Osthafen district.

Time for tennis

Julia Görges is Rado’s newest ambassador in the world of tennis

26 October 2012

Rado is proud to announce that up-and-coming German tennis star, Julia Görges, has joined the brand as an ambassador. The partnership strengthens Rado’s return to the world of tennis and is in addition to its sponsorship agreement with Olympic and US Open Champion.

Rado HyperChrome Monobloc Case

Sometimes it’s what’s outside that counts

19 October 2012

The benefits of high-tech ceramic are well documented, especially at Rado where it was first introduced as a watchmaking material in 1986. This innovative, lightweight, hypo-allergenic material offers optimum comfort, adapting to the wearer’s skin temperature.

The Rado D-Star – Timeless Timekeeping

Taking inspiration from the Rado DiaStar, nearly five decades later Rado created the next-generation, the Rado D-Star

18 October 2012

The contemporary Rado D-Star recalls the startling debut of uncompromising scratch-resistance of fifty years ago. 

50 Years of Rado DiaStar

In 2012 Rado celebrates the anniversary of the legendary Rado DiaStar

18 October 2012

Over the course of a half century, a deep-rooted desire to create lasting beauty has repeatedly led Rado to develop breakthrough materials, including hardmetal, high-tech ceramic, high-tech diamond and Ceramos™.

Game, set and the perfect match

Rado presents a winning combination of performance and attitude as timekeeper of some of the world’s leading tennis championships

10 October 2012

Rado is putting high-performance timing technology through its paces on the tennis court this year, as timekeeper of some of the world’s highest ranking international tournaments.

Rado event shows the spirit of challenges and breakthroughs

Rado HyperChrome – the watch of a champion

09 October 2012

Yesterday Rado launched the new Rado HyperChrome collection at the impressive Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, China. Rado brand ambassador Andy Murray was also in Shanghai to celebrate the launch.

Time for tennis

Rado is the new Official Timekeeper of the Rakuten Open Tennis Tournament in Tokyo, Japan, 1st- 7th October 2012

02 October 2012

Rado will be the Official Timekeeper of the Rakuten Open, which will take place in Tokyo from 1st - 7th October. The 2012 competition is the 40th consecutive year of the outdoor hard court event.

FLUX by Numen / For Use - RADO STORE VIENNA DESIGN WEEK 2012

During Vienna Design Week 2012, Swiss watchmaker Rado presents the Rado Star Prize Austria

28 September 2012

This competition is based on the brand’s dedication to innovative designs and materials.

Time for tennis

Rado is the new Official Timekeeper of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, 13th – 21st October 2012

21 September 2012

Rado is proud to be the new Official Timekeeper of the Erste Bank Open 2012 in Vienna, which will take place in the Erste Bank Vienna Stadthalle from 13th -21st October. 

Time for Tennis

Game, set and watch! Show us your Rado and get free entry to the Vienna Erste Bank Open

21 September 2012

On Thursday 18th October Rado, the Official Timekeeper of the Erste Bank Open 2012 in Vienna, will be hosting a special Rado Day dedicated to the brand and its wearers. 

Time for tennis

Rado is the new Official Timekeeper of Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur 2012, 22nd – 30th September 2012

18 September 2012

Rado is the new Official Timekeeper of the Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur 2012, which takes place at the end of September. This is the fourth year of the tournament and promises to be the best yet with a host of top stars expected at the Putra Stadium.

Amazing Andy Murray roars to victory!

Rado sends huge congratulations to its newest ambassador, Andy Murray, on winning his first major tennis title on the world tour

11 September 2012

Rado sends huge congratulations to its newest ambassador, Andy Murray, on winning his first major tennis title on the world tour.

The Rado HyperChrome rose and yellow gold-coloured editions

29 August 2012

As the festive season approaches, most of us look forward to a little glitz and glamour, a perfect accessory for the perfect party outfit. Rado knows that whilst your look is important, comfort is also key.

Rado True Thinline designed for lightness and comfort

10 July 2012

The Rado True Thinline received an honourable mention at the red dot design award 2012 and will be exhibited in the red dot design museums in Germany and Singapore. After an evaluation process, a jury chose to honour Rado for their latest design accomplishment.

Dynamic doubles partnership

Andy Murray joins the Rado ambassador team

11 June 2012

Andy Murray, Britain’s number one tennis player, currently ranked fourth in the world, has signed an ambassador agreement with Swiss watch brand Rado. Andy Murray commented: “I’m really excited about joining the Rado team."

Game, set and the perfect match

Rado presents a winning combination of performance and attitude as timekeeper of some of the world’s leading tennis championships

11 June 2012

Rado is putting high-performance timing technology through its paces on the tennis court this year, as timekeeper of some of the world’s highest ranking international tournaments.

Rado HyperChrome Golden Horse Limited Edition

Riding the new wave of Ceramos™

05 June 2012

Swiss watchmaker Rado takes a contemporary look at a legendary collection from the firm’s early days. The Rado HyperChrome Golden Horse looks back to the year the brand was founded and the historic Rado Horse Collection.

The grass IS greener

Rado becomes the Official Watch Partner of the AEGON Championships at London’s Queen’s Club, 11-17 June 2012

05 June 2012

(Lengnau, Switzerland, May 2012) – Rado will be the Official Watch Partner and Timekeeper of the AEGON Championships, taking place at The Queen’s Club in London from 11 to 17 June. Ranked as one of the world’s top tennis tournaments, this grass court competition acts as a crucial proving ground for Wimbledon.

Mirror, mirror, on the wrist…

The Rado Specchio presents the next chapter in its award-winning design story

01 March 2012

Named after the Italian for “mirror”, the Rado Specchio incorporates two souls. In design terms this finds clear expression in the consistent combination of two contrasting materials in an innovative case structure and striking bi-colour versions.

Destination tomorrow

The Rado R-One equips the wrist for a new form of time travel

01 March 2012

In the new Rado R-One Limited Edition, Rado propels watch design well out of the orbit of tradition and convention. Its dramatic shape, inspired by intergalactic travel, houses an unusual combination of high-tech materials, signed off with icy blue detail.

Wonder Trio

Rado transforms timepieces with a new ultra-light material and two golden hues

01 March 2012

Rado unveils a series of collections that showcase ground breaking materials and innovative processes in watchmaking.

Charismatic black & white

Rado presents its first top to tail black and white high-tech ceramic watches

01 March 2012

A quartet of new Rado D-Star models offers the ultimate proof that nothing is black and white – in this case, things are black or white.