At a glance
- RADO's high-tech ceramic is highly scratch-resistant, hypoallergenic, pleasant against the skin, and adapts quickly to body temperature.
- Founded in 1917 in Lengnau and part of the Swatch Group, RADO has specialised in this ceramic since 1986.
- Plasma-treated high-tech ceramic acquires a metallic shine without any metal being used in the material.
- Planet Group Signature is the official and exclusive Israeli importer of RADO, so the watch is authentic and carries official importer warranty.
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RADO's watches are distinctive because of their signature material: high-tech ceramic, which the Swiss brand has specialised in since 1986. The material is highly scratch-resistant, pleasant to the touch and hypoallergenic, and it adapts quickly to the wearer's body temperature. In the plasma version, the surface takes on a metallic lustre without any metal being used, so a RADO can look metallic while remaining ceramic. RADO was founded in 1917 in the town of Lengnau.
That material is easiest to see in the pieces sold here. The Centrix family, including the Open Heart and Super Jubilé versions, and the Anatom, a model first launched in 1983, each give the same material a different silhouette. In Israel these watches are carried by Planet Group Signature, the boutique luxury arm of Planet Group and the official and exclusive Israeli importer of RADO. As of 2026, a buyer considering a ceramic watch usually wants to know three things: what the material offers, which collections are available, and how to be sure the piece is genuine. The sections below answer each in turn.
What is high-tech ceramic, and what makes RADO's version distinctive?
High-tech ceramic is the advanced ceramic RADO uses as its signature material, and RADO's version stands out because the brand has worked with it since 1986. RADO cites a specific set of properties that a wearer notices on the wrist:
| Property | What RADO's High-Tech Ceramic offers |
|---|---|
| Scratch resistance | Highly scratch-resistant |
| Touch | Pleasant to the touch |
| Skin compatibility | Hypoallergenic |
| Temperature | Adapts quickly to body temperature |
| Plasma version | A metallic lustre without any metal being used |
Why did RADO become known as a ceramic watchmaking house?
RADO became known as a ceramic watchmaking house because it made high-tech ceramic its signature material rather than an occasional novelty. Plasma treatment shows how far the house has taken the material: it gives ceramic a metallic shine without using metal. For a buyer in Israel weighing a Swiss watch, the material is half the story. The other half is where you buy it. Because Planet Group Signature is the official and exclusive Israeli importer of RADO, a piece bought there is genuine and comes with an official-importer warranty.
Which design details give RADO ceramic watches their signature look?
RADO ceramic watches get their signature look from the material that defines each piece:
- A lasting surface: the ceramic is highly scratch-resistant, so its finish holds up to everyday contact.
- A metallic look without metal: the plasma version gives a ceramic component a metallic lustre.
- One material across different silhouettes: Centrix, including the Open Heart and Super Jubilé versions, and Anatom, first launched in 1983, each apply the same material to a different design.
Which RADO collections does Planet Group Signature carry?
Planet Group Signature carries two RADO collections: Centrix, including the Open Heart and Super Jubilé versions, and Anatom. Each brand in the store is presented through its story and its collection rather than as a flat catalogue. For nearly every item there is a product page with a specification and an extended product description.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes RADO's high-tech ceramic watches distinctive?
The material does. High-tech ceramic is RADO's signature: highly scratch-resistant, smooth against the skin, hypoallergenic and quick to adapt to body temperature.
What is plasma high-tech ceramic?
It is a version of RADO's signature material in which the surface takes on a metallic lustre without any metal being used.
Why does high-tech ceramic feel different on the wrist?
The material is pleasant to the touch and adapts quickly to body temperature. It is also hypoallergenic.
Which RADO collections are available in Israel, and where?
As of 2026, the RADO collections in the Planet Group Signature store are Centrix, including the Open Heart and Super Jubilé versions, and Anatom.
How do I know a RADO bought in Israel is genuine and under warranty?
Buy inside the authorised channel. Planet Group Signature is the official and exclusive Israeli importer of RADO, and buying from it guarantees an authentic piece with an official-importer warranty. The alternative is parallel import: unofficial stock brought in outside the authorised channel, often cheaper and without an official warranty. The market also has outright counterfeits.
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