Rado Caliber R763

Brand	Rado
Caliber Number	R763
In-House?	No
Base Caliber	ETA C07.611
Movement Type	Automatic, self-winding mechanical
Lignes	11.5”’
Diameter	25.6mm
Height	Unconfirmed
Jewel Count	25
Beat Rate / Frequency	21,600 vph / 3 Hz
Lift Angle	Unconfirmed
Power Reserve	80 hours
Rotor Style	Ball-bearing system
Hand-Windable?	Yes
Anti-Shock Device	Nivachoc
Hairspring	Nivachron (anti-magnetic, not silicon)
Hand Count	3
Functions	Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds; date at 3:00
Hacking Seconds?	Yes
Country of Manufacture	Switzerland, Swiss made
Known Models	Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Diver, Rado Captain Cook Automatic, Rado Captain Cook x Cameron Norrie, Rado Centrix Automatic (Add your watch to the comments below…)

The Rado caliber R763 is an automatic movement with 3 hands and a date. This Swiss made calibre is basically an ETA C07.611 with a Rado branded rotor. Rado and ETA are both owned by the Swatch Group conglomerate of watch brands.

In Rado’s own words:

“Inside, the Rado R763 automatic movement exceeds standard accuracy test requirements by a full five points and offers 80 hours of power reserve.” –Source

And also this:

“The polished stainless steel case back has a sapphire crystal that offers a clear view of the Rado R763 automatic calibre at the heart of the watch. The superb mechanical movement, with its antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring adjusted in five positions, offers a power reserve of 80 hours” –Rado press-release: A Sporty New Captain Cook For This Summer (May 10, 2024)

Important notes from the user manual:

“Before using your automatic watch, we strongly advise winding the watch by turning the crown 15-20 times.” -Rado user manual, page 16

“Date setting is not recommended between 8 pm and 2 am.” -Rado user manual, page 17

“The average deviation of a Rado automatic watch should not exceed 0 to +20 seconds per day.” -Rado user manual, page 17

“Please note that having your Rado watch serviced every 5 to 7 years will not only prolong its life but also maintain its value.” -Rado user manual, page 18

Additional Resources:

• Official Rado manual/instructions (pdf)