Rado Unveils True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Watches Inspired by Iconic Architecture
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Rado has introduced a new series of timepieces inspired by the architectural work of Le Corbusier, translating elements of his designs into three distinct watch models.
The Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition collection builds on a collaboration with Les Couleurs Suisse®, the organization responsible for preserving the architect’s Polychromie Architectural color system. Each watch references a specific project and incorporates tones from the palette developed in 1931 and expanded in 1959.
One model draws from La Cité Radieuse in Marseille. Its dial features a laser engraved surface that reflects the texture of raw concrete used in the building. The case, crown, and bracelet are crafted from high tech ceramic in Ivory White, with the color integrated into the material during production.
A second version takes inspiration from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University. The dial presents a similar concrete like texture in Iron Grey, paired with contrasting hands in multiple colors from Le Corbusier’s palette.
The third watch references Chandigarh, India, a city planned by Le Corbusier. Its dial design reflects details from the Palace of Assembly, with a darker ceramic case in Ivory Black and colored hands that highlight the geometric approach seen in the project.
All three models are powered by the Rado calibre R763 automatic movement, offering an 80 hour power reserve and water resistance up to 50 meters. Each watch features sapphire crystal and high tech ceramic construction designed for durability and comfort.
The case back includes a display of 63 color strips representing the full Polychromie Architectural spectrum, visible through sapphire crystal. This element connects the watches to the broader system that defined Le Corbusier’s approach to color and design.
The collection continues Rado’s focus on material innovation and design, linking its use of ceramic with the architect’s use of concrete and color in modern architecture. Learn more at Rado.