Press releases

RADO LIGHTNESS GALLERY

New generation of ideas

17 March 2016

The contemporary design scene is on a quest for lightness. Material is the message and mindfulness is the movement. Rado has invited world‐renowned trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort to curate a design exhibition that illustrates this tendency and shows how Rado’s timepieces fit within this new design vocabulary.

Swiss watchmaker Rado teams up with NYCxDESIGN and WantedDesign

BRAND LAUNCHES NEW DESIGN COLLABORATION AND FIRST EVER RADO STAR PRIZE U.S.

26 February 2016

Rado is pleased to announce that it will serve as the Official Watch Sponsor of two New York design events: NYCxDESIGN and WantedDesign.

The Beauty of Lightness

THE INNOVATION OF RADO AND THE CREATIVITY OF ISTITUTO MARANGONI SHOWCASED AT DESIGN WEEK IN MILAN

22 February 2016

Swiss watchmaker Rado and prestigious fashion, art and design school Istituto Marangoni will present the “The Beauty of Lightness”, an exhibition at Istituto Marangoni’s premises in Via Cerva during the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

Rado to serve as Official Timekeeper of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel 2016

SWISS WATCHMAKER CELEBRATES MEXICAN TENNIS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

10 February 2016

Rado is pleased to announce that it will serve as Official Timekeeper of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel for the second year in a row. The tournament will take place in Acapulco, Mexico, from 22 – 27 February 2016.

Rado joins Swiss Tennis as Official Timekeeper

WATCHMAKER STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO THE SWISS TENNIS WORLD

02 February 2016

Rado is expanding its involvement in the Swiss tennis world with a new partnership as the Official Timekeeper of Swiss Tennis. 

Rado True Thinline Skeleton

SLEEK SWISS MOVEMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE IN RADO'S LATEST

11 January 2016

Swiss watchmaker Rado is pleased to present the True Thinline Skeleton, a striking limited edition timepiece for the mechanical watch enthusiast who demands the comfort and beauty of cutting-edge design and materials.

The DiaMaster Grande Seconde

RADO SHOWS OFF TRIO OF CLASSIC GENTLEMAN’S TIMEPIECES

11 January 2016

Swiss watchmaker Rado is expanding its much sought after DiaMaster Grande Seconde family, a collection of classic gentleman’s timepieces that debuted to rave reviews last year. Displaying two stacked sub-dials, one for hours and minutes, the other for seconds, these three new DiaMaster Grande Seconde models are a beautiful reminder that time is of the essence.

Centrix Open Heart: Be still, my beating heart!

RADO EXPANDS ITS COLLECTION OF OPEN HEART TIMEPIECES

11 January 2016

Swiss watchmaker Rado is gladdening the hearts of fashion and watch aficionados alike with its latest creation, the Centrix Open Heart. 

True Open Heart: Float through time and space

RADO UNVEILS TWO NEW LIGHTNESS-INSPIRED TIMEPIECES

05 January 2016

Swiss watchmaker Rado is proudly unveiling its first creations from the 2016 Baselworld collection: the Rado True Open Heart. 

Rado down under

RADO JOINS AUSTRALIAN TENNIS WITH NEW SPONSORSHIP OF BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL

24 December 2015

Swiss watchmaker Rado is joining the world of Australian tennis with its sponsorship of Brisbane International 2016, where the brand will serve as Official Timekeeper for the first time ever. Part of the ATP 250 World Tour, Brisbane International is an outdoor hard court tournament held from 3-10 January 2016.

Share the love

GIVE SOMETHING TIMELESS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH RADO

21 December 2015

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Swiss watchmaker Rado is offering two standout timepieces from its latest collection to ensure that your watch, just like your love, will stand the test of time. Made in exquisitely polished, scratch-resistant high-tech ceramic, this “his and hers” duo of timepieces from the Rado DiaMaster family will stay beautiful forever.

2015 GOOD DESIGN™ Award

DIAMASTER GRANDE SECONDE BECOMES LATEST AWARD-WINNING RADO TIMEPIECE

16 December 2015

Rado’s distinctive DiaMaster Grande Seconde has received the prestigious 2015 GOOD DESIGN™ award, further expanding the brand’s impressive collection of award-winning watches.

Rado’s latest chocolate-covered offerings

NEW TIMEPIECES TO DELIGHT THE SENSES

27 November 2015

Rado is presenting three new models to whet your appetite for chocolate brown timepieces. Rado Centrix have always made it a watch to desire, and now these classic pieces are available in chocolate brown high-tech ceramic.

Rado and design

RADO TEAMS UP WITH WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL® TAIPEI 2016

17 November 2015

Rado is pleased to announce that it will once again be an official World Design Partner® for the prestigious World Design Capital® programme, the latest venture in the Swiss watchmaker’s long-running commitment to design.

Design Prize Switzerland, 2015/16 Edition

MUGI YAMAMOTO WINS THE RADO STAR PRIZE SWITZERLAND FOR YOUNG TALENTS

29 October 2015

A futuristic printer has been named the winning project of the Rado Star Prize Switzerland for Young Talents. 

Another up-and-coming tennis talent joins Rado

CARINA WITTHÖFT IS THE LATEST RADO YOUNGSTAR

20 October 2015

A new YoungStar has been born: Rado is proud to welcome rising tennis star Carina Witthöft as the latest addition to the Rado YoungStar programme. 

Tennis, Swiss style

RADO AS OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER AT SWISS INDOORS BASEL 2015

13 October 2015

Rado will be present as Official Timekeeper at Switzerland's top tennis tournament, the Swiss Indoors Basel. This marks the second year in a row that Rado has been present on court at the event.

Tennis season continues

RADO RETURNS AS OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE ERSTE BANK OPEN 2015

13 October 2015

Rado continues its hard court season in Vienna as Official Timekeeper of the Erste Bank open for the fourth consecutive year. This year the tournament will be celebrating its upgrade to an ATP World Tour 500 event.

Rado launches ad campaign with Lisa Ray

RADO TEAMS UP WITH LONG-TIME BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR NEW CAMPAIGN

12 October 2015

Swiss watchmaker Rado is launching a new global ad campaign featuring Bollywood beauty and long-time brand ambassador Lisa Ray. 

Rado launches ad campaign with Hrithik Roshan

RADO JOINS FORCES WITH BOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR FOR NEW CAMPAIGN

12 October 2015

Rado has unveiled a new global ad campaign featuring beloved Bollywood mega-star and brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan.

It's tennis season!

RADO TO SERVE AS OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE 26TH KREMLIN CUP BY BANK OF MOSCOW

09 October 2015

Rado will be back on court in Russia this year as Official Timekeeper of the 26th Kremlin Cup by Bank of Moscow from October 17 – 25. The tournament is held annually at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow and attracts many of the game’s star players.

TIme for Tennis!

Rado is on court in Japan for the 43rd Rakuten Open Tennis Championships

30 September 2015

Rado’s tennis season continues – this time in Japan, where the brand will be serving as Official Timekeeper of the Rakuten Open Tennis Championships for the fourth year in a row. One of Asia’s top tennis events, the Rakuten Open will be taking place at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan, from October 5 – 11, 2015.

Time for Tennis!

Rado Official Timekeeper of the 7th Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur

15 September 2015

Rado is proud to announce it will be taking its place on court for the 7th edition of the Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur. Set for September 26th – October 4th at the Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, it is one of only five ATP World Tour tournaments in Asia.

Rado Star Prize France 2015

Rado and Paris Design Week 2015 announce Prix du Public winner

11 September 2015

In association with Paris Design Week, Swiss watch brand Rado has awarded the Rado Star Prize France 2015 in the categories of jury favourite (Prix du Jury) and public favourite (Prix du Public). 

Trend Report by Lidewij Edelkoort

Rado is the Master of Modern Alchemy

10 September 2015

Lidewij Edelkoort has identified Rado’s high-tech ceramic plasma as a perfect example of Modern Alchemy, a sweeping and significant trend described in a high-profile report by the renowned international trend forecaster. An intuitive thinker, publisher and trend consultant, Lidewij Edelkoort has proven to be a far-sighted and perceptive interpreter of a world caught up in revolutionary change.

A Taste of Tennis with Rado

Brand serves as Official Watch for exclusive New York City event

04 September 2015

Rado was in New York City as Official Watch of the Taste of Tennis on Thursday, August 27th, at the W Hotel on Lexington Avenue. The Taste of Tennis offers an amazing, one-of-a-kind experience that pairs up NYC’s top chefs with the world’s greatest tennis stars.

Rado Star Prize Austria 2015 winner revealed

RADO STAR PRIZE AUSTRIA 2015 WINNER REVEALED: LOUISA KOEBER’S “SANDSCAPE“

31 August 2015

Fleeting and irreversible, time slips away like sand through your fingers – as expertly shown by the winner of this year’s Rado Star Prize Austria, Louisa Koeber.

Indulge your sweet tooth this fall with Rado’s chocolate brown ceramic timepieces

24 August 2015

Rado is paying homage to its Swiss roots with an exquisite new range of timepieces in chocolate brown high-tech ceramic.

Nominees announced for 2015/2016 Design Prize Switzerland

Record number of entries in the Rado Star Prize Switzerland for Young Talents category

24 August 2015

Today Rado is pleased to announce the nominees for the Rado Star Prize Switzerland for Young Talents.

Rado Star Prize Austria 2015

INSTALLATION “PULSE" BY RAINER MUTSCH

14 August 2015

The Rado Star Prize Austria 2015 has entered its final round! Austrian designer Rainer Mutsch is now presenting his installation “Pulse”, which deals with the definition of time. A stylized quartz crystal continuously radiates pulsating light which then becomes visible on the object’s surface as a unit of time.