Encyclopedia / Rado / Captain Cook Automatic
Current deal · verified Oct 19, 2026, 10:24 PM ET
$1,800 List $2,500
Save $700 (28%) · new · Jomashop
Ref. R32505203 · In stock (per Jomashop)
Brand new from Jomashop, a grey-market (non-authorized) dealer, so expect the store's warranty (Jomashop lists '2 Year Jomashop Warranty') rather than the brand's. Also checked: WatchMaxx $2,025 (10:29 PM ET). 'List' is the retail figure the dealer displays; I could not confirm it on the brand's own US site. Prices change fast; check the store before you buy.
Price comparison: fixed-price listings
| Store | Condition | Box & papers | Asking price | Link | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomashop | new | Yes* | $1,800 | View | Oct 20, 2026 |
| WatchMaxx | new | Yes* | $2,025 | View | Oct 20, 2026 |
Fixed-price (buy-now) asking prices in USD for ref. R32505203, cheapest new and cheapest pre-owned with box and papers per store, sorted low to high and checked Oct 20, 2026 (ET). Buy-now listings only. Pre-owned listings are shown only when the listing states box and papers. * New from a grey-market dealer: comes boxed, but the warranty card may be the dealer's rather than the brand's. Chrono24 rows are individual third-party marketplace sellers. Prices change fast; confirm with the store.
What it really costs
| Market | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| List price per Jomashop & WatchMaxx | $2,500 | jomashop.com |
| New at Jomashop | $1,800 | Jomashop |
| New at WatchMaxx | $2,025 | WatchMaxx |
| Pre-owned (Chrono24 asks) | about $1,550 – $2,400 (median ~$2,200, 14 listings sampled) | Chrono24 |
All prices in USD, checked Oct 19, 2026 (ET). Pre-owned ranges are the middle 80% of asking prices on the first Chrono24 results page for that ref (about 60 listings, used and some unworn), fixed-price listings only. Grey-market = brand-new from a non-authorized dealer.
Buying guide
Key references
| Ref. | What it is | US retail |
|---|---|---|
| R32505203 | Captain Cook Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch | $2,500 |
Which one I'd pick
Which one: I priced the blue R32505203. Rado makes Captain Cooks in 37 to 43 mm and bronze, so check the ref.
What to check before you buy
- Warranty: grey-market new watches usually carry the dealer's warranty, not the brand's. Ask which one you get and whether the brand's warranty card is included.
- Exact reference: dial colour, size and strap change the price. Match the full ref (R32505203) before comparing deals.
- Fakes and red flags: be wary of prices far below the ranges above, stock photos only, or sellers who won't show the caseback, serial and papers.
Alternatives worth a look
- Longines Legend Diver: Vintage-style Longines diver. (42 mm Stainless Steel, Longines Calibre L888, retail $2,850 (list price per Jomashop & WatchMaxx))
- Oris Divers Sixty-Five: Vintage Oris diver. (38 mm Stainless Steel, Oris Calibre 733, retail $3,400 (list price per Jomashop))
- Tudor Black Bay 54: Step-up vintage diver. (37 mm steel, Manufacture Calibre MT5400, retail $4,725 (m79000n-0001, per Tudor))
History
The Captain Cook R32505203 is a 42 mm, 12.1 mm thick steel diver with a blue dial, 80-hour power reserve and 200 m water resistance, per Jomashop.
Specifications
| Brand | Rado |
|---|---|
| Model | Captain Cook Automatic |
| Key references | R32505203 |
| Launch year | Not confirmed |
| Case | 42 mm Stainless Steel |
| Thickness | 12.1 mm |
| Band width | 20 mm |
| Crystal | Scratch Resistant Sapphire |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Bezel | Uni-directional Rotating |
| Bezel material | Stainless Steel with a Blue (High Tech) Ceramic Ring |
| Dial | Blue |
| Strap/bracelet | Stainless Steel |
| Functions | Date, Hour, Minute, Second |
| Movement | automatic |
| Power reserve | About 80 hours |
| Water resistance | 200 m |
| Approx. US retail (Oct 2026) | $2,500 (list price per Jomashop & WatchMaxx) |
Specs from the retailer (Jomashop/WatchMaxx) or brand product page linked above for the main reference; see our research notes for which. Retail prices are list prices, not market value, and change often.
Highlights
- 42 mm Stainless Steel case
- automatic
- 200 m water resistance
FAQ
How much is the Rado Captain Cook Automatic?
List price per Jomashop & WatchMaxx: $2,500. New, the best verified price was $1,800 at Jomashop (checked Oct 19, 2026, 10:24 PM ET). Pre-owned asks on Chrono24 mostly ran $1,550 to $2,400.
What movement does the Captain Cook Automatic use?
The R32505203 checked here uses the automatic with about 80 hours of power reserve.
How big is the Captain Cook Automatic?
42 mm Stainless Steel, 12.1 mm thick.
Is the Captain Cook Automatic water resistant?
Yes, it's rated to 200 m.
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