The dazzling Rado True Thinline watches in collaboration with Great Gardens of the World strike the perfect balance between nature and elegance. An alliance that was born in 2017 and that today reveals three incredible design masterpieces. Immerse yourself in a universe where passion for nature is intertwined with watchmaking precision. Discover the harmony between the beauty of flowers and cutting-edge technology in every detail.
The spontaneity of nature, its organic shapes, sometimes dramatic, its textures and its colors serve once again as a source of inspiration for Rado, which presents a new series of watches, which explore watchmaking on materials and time. Showcasing the mastery of the brand. ,
for this last series True Thinline x Great Gardens of the WorldRado selected three critically endangered flowering species: the Hawaiian Lulu Lello Palm, the Chilean Araucaria and the Yemeni Dragon Tree, all of which are exquisitely beautiful, which led them to craft three very visual designs in black, white and plasma grey. Is allowed.
Three tributes to nature
Chapter 8, the first watch in the new series, is inspired by the Pritchardia black palm tree, also known as lulu in the Hawaiian language, an extremely rare subtropical species that grows in the dry forests of the Waianae Range on O’ Island. ahu, and are traditionally used in the construction of houses and shelters. The Chapter 8 model combines a black high-tech ceramic case with a polished finish that oozes pure mystery, with a matching dial whose neat structure mimics the folds of a palm leaf. Gold hands and the Rado logo stand out from the pattern.
Chapter 9, the national tree of Chile, reflects the inspiration in Chile’s national tree, native to the lower slopes of the Andes and sacred to some indigenous Mapuches. It is the hardiest species of the conifer genus with symmetrical-looking “reptilian” branches with thick, tough, papery leaves with sharp edges and tips. The white high-tech ceramic case of the Chapter 9 watch presents an ethereal and sober style, enhanced by a white mother-of-pearl dial with a geometric engraving that resembles the growth of the leaves of this peculiar tree.
Chapter 10, a true display of Rado’s supreme technical and craftsmanship. The model features a hi-tech plasma ceramic case with a unibody design in gray tones. In Chapter 10, the dial is a luxurious bilayer structure, with a rhodium-plated skeletonized top plate that reveals a rose gold bottom layer, inspired by the intertwined branches of the Yemeni dragon tree, which grow from Socotra to the Hajir mountains on the island. is a symbolic species. (Yemen) Commonly used to feed cattle and to obtain the resin, commonly known as dragon’s blood. The unique canopy shape of its crown gives it a distinctive appearance, as well as protection against other species.
Technology and design
In harmony with the eternal cycles of nature, all models in this series keep accurate time, thanks to the inclusion of a highly reliable NivachronTM anti-magnetic hairspring and Rado R766 movement, which offers a power reserve of 64 hours. The design of the dial, protected by a sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides, achieves perfect harmony with the tone of the case. A subtle engraving of the growth rings of a tree trunk serves as the backdrop for the titanium case back, along with the Great Gardens of the World inscription and the chapter number of the watch.
All three models come equipped with their own matching bracelet, crafted from high-tech polished ceramic with a reliable titanium folding clasp. All watches offer water resistance up to 3 bar pressure (30 metres), confirmed by tests in five conditions and with the most demanding requirements. watches chapter 8, 9 and 10 of this new series of True Thinline x Great Gardens of the World They are available individually or as a trio in a special edition collector’s box, limited to 99 pieces.
