The High-Tech Ceramic Manufacturing Process

For centuries, ceramic has been shaped by heat, pressure and time. In watchmaking, High-Tech Ceramic transforms this ancient material into one of the most advanced case materials used today.

Through highly controlled manufacturing and advanced materials engineering, raw ceramic powders are transformed into an exceptionally durable and lightweight material. Each stage requires precision, expertise and patience to achieve the purity, density and refined finish that define Rado’s High-Tech Ceramic.

From raw material to finished component, the process takes five to six weeks. During this time, the material passes through several carefully controlled stages — each one essential in shaping the strength, precision and distinctive character of High-Tech Ceramic.

	PURE QUALITY	Raw material – pure zirconium oxide powder. Pigments are added to create colours
	READY FOR INJECTION	Powder and pigments are mixed with polymer binder
	PRECISION UNDER PRESSURE	The melted feedstock is injected under 1,000 bar pressure. The precision mould creates a monobloc.