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Yes another Ricoh - I love hunting them down and I've learned the nuances of their movements when disassembling, cleaning, repairing, lubiricating, and reassembling. I saw this green dial a couple months ago and thought it would be a great way to look forward to spring and the green that will be coming (5 degrees Fahrenheit though as I type). Put it on an oyster style bracelet and I think it turned out well.
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Greg
I enjoy all things watches and clocks. Particularly enjoy vintage watches.
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I see that watch in a jubilee but looks great on oyster too. Well done restoring it sir
I see that watch in a jubilee but looks great on oyster too. Well done restoring it sir
Thanks! Yes I was torn between jubilee and oyster style bracelets. I agree I think a jubilee would look great too. Maybe I'll try that too eventually.
Is that the same Ricoh that makes cameras 📷?
Is that the same Ricoh that makes cameras 📷?
Yes indeed, the same Ricoh. They also made watches from the 1960s to late 1980s or early 1990s. Their watch division started as Takano even earlier than the 1960s.
Yes indeed, the same Ricoh. They also made watches from the 1960s to late 1980s or early 1990s. Their watch division started as Takano even earlier than the 1960s.
That’s a pretty interesting bit of information! I have one of their cameras 📷, the Ricoh GR. It’s pocketable and takes cool looking photos.
Looks amazing!
That’s a pretty interesting bit of information! I have one of their cameras 📷, the Ricoh GR. It’s pocketable and takes cool looking photos.
I've never been into cameras but someone else told me vintage Ricoh cameras are a big thing for some. Maybe I'll track one down to partner with the watches. Thanks for sharing!
that dial is SPECIAL!
Wel done!!
that dial is SPECIAL!
I think so too. Ricoh made some really funky looking stuff especially in the 1970s, and many dials and cases don't suit me. But when they got it right they really nailed it. This dial, from the checkering to the indice/marker design, to the colors makes for a really interesting look.
I think so too. Ricoh made some really funky looking stuff especially in the 1970s, and many dials and cases don't suit me. But when they got it right they really nailed it. This dial, from the checkering to the indice/marker design, to the colors makes for a really interesting look.
heres a rotary from 1985i just chrono24'd from Egypt. hope i actually get it. blue shell dial--dang!
heres a rotary from 1985i just chrono24'd from Egypt. hope i actually get it. blue shell dial--dang!
Oh that dial is remarkable! Like you are looking into a reflective swimming pool. I know vintage can bring challenges, but also great rewards.
yeah it's some kind of weird aqua marine shell dial. cant find a reference to it anywhere. will post IF it actually arrives in US.
heres a rotary from 1985i just chrono24'd from Egypt. hope i actually get it. blue shell dial--dang!
Hey! Did you get that yet?
Hey 1J. I just received a Ricoh that I am also going to restore! Any pointers on the subtleties of these movements?
Hey! Did you get that yet?
Not yet. Could be months away. Had to send it for complete overhaul
Hey 1J. I just received a Ricoh that I am also going to restore! Any pointers on the subtleties of these movements?
Oh looks like you scored a good one!!! General tips like taking a bunch of pictures as you take it apart and I always keep screws separated with the parts they came from because I can't keep track otherwise where they belong. More specific to the Ricoh auto movement: it has a single banking pin and there is a single hole in the pallet fork that the pin goes in. Assuming the watch is running ok now, take care not to bump/move that banking pin when cleaning etc. On dial side when you remove the day and date wheel, before you remove the plate that goes over everything take note there is a very small horseshoe looking spring that rests against the inside edge of that cover plate and pushes against the finger that rides the day wheel. The spring can be hard to see so don't miss it and when reassembling be sure the spring is not under the center plate when you put the plate on. Keyless works and date quick change button works have a few springs that can keep you on your toes. Again lots of pics so you know how they go and a piece of peg wood shaved to a flat edge and use that flat edge to hold the spring down while you bend the other end in place to prevent those suckers from flying. Happy to answer questions if you run into a question. Good luck!
Oh looks like you scored a good one!!! General tips like taking a bunch of pictures as you take it apart and I always keep screws separated with the parts they came from because I can't keep track otherwise where they belong. More specific to the Ricoh auto movement: it has a single banking pin and there is a single hole in the pallet fork that the pin goes in. Assuming the watch is running ok now, take care not to bump/move that banking pin when cleaning etc. On dial side when you remove the day and date wheel, before you remove the plate that goes over everything take note there is a very small horseshoe looking spring that rests against the inside edge of that cover plate and pushes against the finger that rides the day wheel. The spring can be hard to see so don't miss it and when reassembling be sure the spring is not under the center plate when you put the plate on. Keyless works and date quick change button works have a few springs that can keep you on your toes. Again lots of pics so you know how they go and a piece of peg wood shaved to a flat edge and use that flat edge to hold the spring down while you bend the other end in place to prevent those suckers from flying. Happy to answer questions if you run into a question. Good luck!
Thank you for the very detailed help!