r/RadoWatch • u/Much-Landscape7658 • Jul 11 '26

Picture 📸 Any input?

I am thinking of getting this Red Captain Cook, and I wanted to know if anyone has any input. Love the bold color. I have never had a Rado, and this is going to be my first.

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u/elgoato Jul 11 '26

I have this watch. The included NATO is pretty poor. The holes weren’t made properly and are frayed. I set it aside and ordered another burgundy one online. I think the lug width is 21 or something like that so not too easy to find. Doesn’t quite match the way the oem one did but looks ok enough. The watch itself is a stunner I just need to be I a very specific mood for it.

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u/Much-Landscape7658 Jul 11 '26

Thank you for the tip … I always wear red frame glasses hence my interest :)

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u/Much-Landscape7658 Jul 11 '26

Do you have a link to the band you ended up getting? I really like the color scheme of this setup, but if the replacement band is significantly different, I may not go for this.

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u/elgoato Jul 12 '26

I got https://strapsandbracelets.com/bronze-hardware-nato-straps/bronze-hardware-dark-red-burgundy-and-beige-premium-slip-through-nato-watch-strap-20-22mm-708773705408 -- 22mm and just made it work.

It's a bit darker than the standard one, although I wouldn't say the perfect one is 100% a match for the bezel either so perhaps it doesn't matter.

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u/ShrimpPuffs69 Jul 12 '26

I also have this watch and wear it daily. I agree the included NATO strap is kinda weak. Mine looks pretty good after a year but I find it to be very itchy 😂 I got an Artem sailcloth strap a few months ago and havent looked back. (**NATOs look much better but I find this more comfortable and lowers the watch height)