Swiss watch brand Rado presents the new generation of its Centrix collection.
The new Centrix has much evolved since its introduction in 2010, and continues to highlight the Master of Materials’ relentless research in new elements, innovative production techniques and harmonious aesthetics. The new Centrix is the most elegant yet, with unmatched precision and reliability thanks to high-tech movements in both the automatic and quartz versions of the product line.
The latest Centrix brings a softer, more sensuous design. It comes in different sizes, as did the earlier line, but in slightly larger, more expressive dimensions, with a wider dial opening topped by a glass that runs fully to case edge. The small series is 30.5 mm in diameter while the larger measures 39.5 mm.
The new Rado Centrix watch comes with a new, slightly spherical and rounded-edge sapphire crystal. The former sharp edge has been replaced by a softer, rounded crystal that is bonded flush with the case.
To ensure a clear view of the dial, anti-reflective coating has been applied to both faces of the glass. The dial has a radial, sunray texture, made level after stamping by a layer of lacquer which renders a perfectly smooth, flat surface.
The Rado logo is larger in the new Centrix than previously, while the “Jubilé” inscription makes a comeback on models that carry precious stones on their indices. Laser-enhanced detailing has been added to the crown’s anchor-marking to make it more visible.
The vertical sides of the case are no longer plainly cylindrical but beautifully rounded, to flow and match the gentler overall design and smoothly merge into a redesigned case back, with a new geometry and fewer markings, as well as a laser-engraved serial number.
The case back includes a sapphire crystal on all automatic models, to allow glances inward at the high-quality NivachronTM-hairspring movement and its self-winder mass. Power reserve is 48 hours and 80 hours, respectively, in the smaller and larger models.
The quartz versions incorporate a computer-chip technology that automatically detects and responds to sudden movement or shock, and makes the necessary corrections, to ensure reliable time. These quartz units also offer tremendous accuracy, unaffected by changes in temperature or moisture.
Visual harmony has been finely revisited at every stage of the design process, with lugs and bracelet elements gracefully adapted to case contours throughout.
A triple-fold stainless-steel buckle has reliably replaced the former closure, for added security on the new Centrix.
Technical details
Model: Rado Centrix Automatic S-Size
References R30019744 and R30019732
Movement
Rado calibre R582, automatic, 3 hands, date at 6 o’clock, 48-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case
Polished rose-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel case
Dimensions 30.5 x 34.2 x 10.3 (WxLxH in mm)
Polished stainless steel case back with sapphire crystal
Polished rose-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel crown with embossed and laser-enhanced anchor logo
Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces, a soft radius on the edge, metallised and glued
Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m)
Metallisation Rose-gold-coloured
Dial
Silver / brown facetted and lacquered with opulent 3D effect
Jubilé, 12 diamonds, 090/095, Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.038 carat
Rose-gold-coloured moving anchor symbol
Grey / rose-gold-coloured printed Rado and Automatic logos
Hands: Rose-gold-coloured
Bracelet
Polished rose-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel
White / brown high-tech ceramic middle links
Brushed stainless steel 3-fold clasp
Model: Rado Centrix Automatic L-Size
References R30017732 and R30018712
Movement
Rado calibre R763, automatic, 3 hands, date at 6 o’clock, 80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case
Polished rose-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel / stainless steel case
Dimensions: 39.5 x 43.1 x 11.3 (WxLxH in mm)
Polished stainless steel case back with sapphire crystal
Polished rose-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel / stainless steel crown with embossed and laser-enhanced anchor logo
Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces, a soft radius on the edge, metallised and glued
Water-resistant to 5 bar (30m)
Metallisation Rose-gold / black-coloured
Dial
Brown sunray / black lacquered
Jubilé, 12 diamonds, 115/120, Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.078 carat /
Jubilé, 4 diamonds, 135/140, Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.040 carat
Rose-gold / rhodium-coloured-moving anchor symbol
Rose-gold / silver-coloured printed Rado and Automatic logos
Hands Rose-gold / rhodium-coloured
Bracelet
Polished rose-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel / stainless steel
Brown / black high-tech ceramic middle links
Brushed stainless steel 3-fold clasp
Model: Rado Centrix Quartz L / S Size
Ref. R30022712 and Ref. R30025742
Movement
Rado calibre R073 / R079, quartz, 3 jewels, 3 hands, date at 6 o’clock, PreciDrive and HeavyDrive
Case
Polished yellow-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel case
Dimensions: 39.5 x 43.1 x 9.8 / 30.5 x 34.2 x 8.9 (WxLxH in mm)
Polished stainless steel case back
Polished yellow-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel crown with embossed and laser-enhanced anchor logo
Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces, a soft radius on the edge, metallised and glued
Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m)
Metallisation Black
Dial
Black lacquered / black facetted and lacquered with opulent 3D effect
Jubilé, 4 diamonds, 135/140, Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.040 carat /
Jubilé, 12 diamonds, 090/095, Top Wesselton, VS-SI, full cut, 0.038 carat
Yellow-gold-coloured printed Rado logo
Hands: Yellow-gold-coloured
Bracelet
Polished yellow-gold-coloured PVD coated stainless steel
Black high-tech ceramic middle links
Brushed stainless steel 3-fold clasp
