IN A WORLD WHERE comfort is king – where even trousers have learned to stretch, tailoring has bent the knee to elasticised waists, and sneakers show up to boardrooms without raising eyebrows – it’s surprising how many watches still insist on being difficult. Clunky. Cold. Occasionally pinchy. Functional? Sure. Comfortable? Not always.

The new Rado Anatom, however, sidesteps the struggle entirely. This isn’t just a timepiece – it’s a wrist companion designed to move with you rather than sit stiffly on top of you. With five new models in the lineup, the latest Anatom is disarmingly comfortable. Not in a cosy, plush kind of way – but in that understated, intelligently crafted way where everything just works. You barely notice it’s there . . . until someone points it out, and you’re reminded it’s actually kind of brilliant.

First introduced in 1983 and reimagined in 2023, the Anatom has always prioritised fit over flash. Its curved silhouette, once a radical move, now feels quietly ahead of its time – especially in a market still leaning into sharp angles and oversized statements. The 2023 edition brought back its flowing silhouette with a rubber strap and curved sapphire crystal. And now, the latest editions push things further – replacing rubber with links of polished high-tech ceramic. The result? A bracelet that glides rather than grips.

It helps, of course, that Rado knows its way around ceramic better than most. But this isn’t just ceramic – it’s high-tech ceramic: featherlight, warm against the skin, and durable enough to brush off scratches without a second thought. And crucially, it’s beautiful. The polished finish of each bracelet flows seamlessly into the case, creating one continuous, sculptural sweep – no clunky joins, no awkward stiffness. It tapers just so, hugging the wrist like a well-cut trouser leg that hangs exactly as it should. Form meets function, but with finesse.

Beneath the surface, the movement is just as considered. The Rado calibre R766 – a self-winding mechanism with a 72-hour power reserve and antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring – keeps things running with quiet precision. It’s housed beneath a cylindrical sapphire crystal with softly bevelled edges, reinforcing the sense that every detail of the Anatom was designed with flow and wearability in mind.

Visually, the watches strike a quiet balance. Lacquered dials in black or grey feature a gently irregular horizontal motif – a subtle nod to the original – while finishes span rhodium, rose gold, and yellow gold. For those drawn to understatement with a touch of drama, the Jubilé editions offer diamonds either as refined hour markers or, in one standout piece, across 124 shimmering bracelet links. It’s elegance, with a wink.

What makes the Anatom so compelling is its quiet confidence. It doesn’t shout for attention but earns it through thoughtful design. Sculpted, yet soft. Contemporary yet firmly rooted in Rado’s design heritage. It feels distinctly of the now – a time when innovation is measured not just by aesthetics but by how something actually feels to live with.

If your current watch leaves a mark by midday or tries a little too hard to be noticed, consider this your cue. The Rado Anatom doesn’t just tell the time – it understands the brief.

Because in 2025, comfort isn’t a compromise. It’s the new power move.

Discover more at rado.com.

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