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The Rado Captain Cook Automatic Chronograph reference R32145158 is a 43 mm automatic date chronograph with a stated 59-hour power reserve. Rado lists a stainless steel bracelet plus brown leather and black fabric straps for its US configuration. The available product information establishes specifications, not hands-on performance, so this guide focuses on what Rado publishes and what to check before buying.
Which Captain Cook chronograph is this?
This guide covers Rado reference R32145158, not every Captain Cook chronograph. Rado lists other references and colorways, so confirm the reference when comparing prices, specifications, or included straps. Rado’s US product page is the source for the model-specific specifications below.
Case size, materials and dial
Rado lists a 43 mm case diameter, 14.8 mm thickness and 190 g weight. Those measurements give a useful starting point for assessing size, but they cannot establish how the watch will sit or feel on an individual wrist; try it on if possible.
- Case: stainless steel.
- Bezel: black high-tech ceramic inlay.
- Crystal: box-shaped sapphire with anti-reflective treatment on both faces.
- Dial: described by Rado as a silver-to-black gradient; its specification table labels the dial color black.
- Luminous material: Super-LumiNova on the numbers, markers and triangles, according to Rado.
Movement, functions and power reserve
The watch uses Rado’s automatic R801 caliber and includes a date and chronograph. Rado specifies 37 jewels and a 59-hour power reserve, and describes the movement’s Nivachron hairspring as antimagnetic. These are manufacturer-published specifications, not independent measurements of this particular watch.
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- Rado Captain Cook Chronograph Automatic Gents 43 mm
- Round Case Made of Stainless Steel, Blue Dial with 2 Subdilas and Date Display, Case Crystal: Sapphire Crystal wih anti-reflective coating
- Multiple Interchangeable Bracelet, Silver Stainless Steel, Blue Leather and Blue NATO Strap
- Swiss Automatic Movement, 59 Hours Power Reserve, Water Resistant 300 m
Rado also says the movement is tested in five positions and exceeds standard test requirements that cover three to five positions. That statement is Rado’s claim; it should not be read as an independently verified accuracy result or a guarantee of a specific daily rate. Rado’s product description provides the reference-specific information. Its Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph press page also describes the R801 as an automatic movement with 37 jewels and a 59-hour reserve, but that page concerns a related model and is corroborative context rather than a substitute for this reference’s listing.
Bracelet and included straps
For the US-listed configuration, Rado describes a polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, a brown leather strap and an additional black fabric strap. Treat this as specific to the listed configuration, not a promise that every market or current offer includes all three. Confirm the contents with the seller before purchase.
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Price and market
Prices differ by market and can change. When accessed in 2026, Rado’s US e-shop displayed $4,600 for R32145158. Rado’s international page listed a recommended retail price of CHF 3,900 including VAT. These are separate market-specific displays, not a currency conversion or a guarantee of today’s local price. Check the relevant Rado market page for current price, stock, taxes and any included offer: US listing and international listing.
What to verify before buying
- Confirm the reference is R32145158; similar Captain Cook chronographs may have different specifications or configurations.
- Check the dimensions and weight against your preferences, and try the watch on where possible.
- Verify which straps are included in your market and in the specific seller’s offer.
- Check the price, taxes, availability and warranty terms for your location at the time of purchase.
- For crown setting, chronograph operation, water-use precautions or servicing, use the manual for this exact reference. Rado provides a manual selector on its product page; the available product description does not establish button-by-button instructions or water resistance.
What the published information does—and does not—establish
Rado’s product information supports a clear specification-based overview: case dimensions, listed weight, movement, functions, stated reserve, materials and the US-listed strap configuration. It does not establish independent timing results, observed legibility, wrist comfort, chronograph behavior in use, or firsthand durability. Assessing those qualities requires a physical evaluation or independent testing.
Quick Recap
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- Rado Captain Cook 43 mm for Men, High-Ceramic and PVD Coated Turning Bezel, Swiss Automatic Movement
- Dial: Black tinted Sapphire Crystal Applied Indexes with White Super-LumiNova Rose Gold Colored PVD Coated Moving Anchor Symbol With Synthetic Ruby Plate
- Strap: Matt Black High-Tech Ceramic Outer Links Polished Black High-Tech Ceramic Middle Links Titanium, 3-Fold Clasp With Black High-Tech Ceramic Openers
- 80 Hours Power Reserve Movement
- Water Resistant: 300 M
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Rank #3
- Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph Gents
- Round Case with Rotating Bronze Bezel Blue Dial and Date Display, 3 Subdials and Gold Crown
- Multiple Bracelets, Blue Leather Strap and Fabric Strap on Collectors Box
- Water Resistant 300 m
- Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
