{"product_id":"ricoh-chunichi-dragons-champion-1999-nummerierte-gedenkuhr-nr-0624-ungetragen-nos-mit-box-anleitung-und-originalanhanger","title":"Ricoh Chunichi Dragons \"Champion 1999\" - Numbered Commemorative Watch No. 0624 - Unworn NOS with Box, Manual, and Original Tag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn officially licensed commemorative watch for the Chunichi Dragons' 1999 Central League championship, manufactured by Ricoh Elemex and individually numbered on the case back — here, number 0624.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case back is engraved with CHAMPION 1999, a laurel wreath, and the club's name, along with the numbering 0624\/1999, the inscriptions STAINLESS STEEL BACK, METAL BASE and WATER RESISTANT, as well as the codes JAPAN SM 312021 and RICOH ELEMEX CORP. The included paper tag indicates a limited edition of 999 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaseball as a field of collecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNippon Professional Baseball is not just another sports league in Japan; it is an order of regional identity. The Chunichi Dragons represent Nagoya and the Chūbu region; their fan base is geographically clearly defined and passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampionships are celebrated accordingly. To mark the 1999 Central League title, Ricoh Elemex, the watch division of the corporation, issued this numbered commemorative watch — sold primarily within the club's environment and the region, never through regular watch retailers, and never outside of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor European collectors, this category is almost entirely untapped. Japanese club watches practically never appear in the West because they have never left their domestic market and remain in family possession there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white dial, the center of which is entirely occupied by the championship logo: a red V for the title, containing a laurel wreath with the year 1999 and the blue club mascot, with the Dragons lettering in the classic club typography above and CHAMPION below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hour markers are reduced to simple dots and short dashes pushed to the edge — the dial is first and foremost an emblem and only secondarily a display. The hands are dark-toned, with the second hand in red to match the V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is round and finished in a gold tone. The black leather strap features the embossed Dragons lettering on the inside — a detail visible only to the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The case back marking identifies the case as base metal (METAL BASE). The gold-colored finish is a coating, not gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch was issued in 1999 to mark the championship. The case back engraving bears the individual number 0624 with the denominator 1999; in contrast, the enclosed paper tag mentions a limitation of 999 pieces. We provide both figures without guaranteeing the total edition size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch originates from Aichi Prefecture, the club's home region, and according to the previous owner, was only tried on once. The battery was replaced before sale; the watch is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial, hands, and crystal are in perfect condition. The gold-colored coating of the case is intact; there are only slight signs of handling on the lugs. The case back engraving is complete and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are the original presentation box with the club emblem on the lid, the Japanese instruction manual, and the original paper tag with logo and price information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Ricoh Elemex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOccasion: Chunichi Dragons Central League Championship 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference: SM 312021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumbering: 0624\/1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Quartz, battery-operated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Gold-colored base metal, stainless steel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter without crown: 32.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLug-to-lug: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight incl. strap: 28 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDial: white with championship emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: original leather strap with club embossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExtras: Original presentation box, instruction manual, original tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYear of issue: 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Japanese club and event watches, a field that no one in Europe has explored yet. For baseball enthusiasts who prefer a datable object over a jersey. And for anyone looking for a numbered watch with complete accessories at a price that reflects its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club emblems are used solely to describe the offered original item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used goods)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater resistance is not guaranteed. The marking on the case back refers to the factory state. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54206891950418,"sku":"A371","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/E02621F5-7CD1-4FDF-BED4-909E276DDAEE.jpg?v=1786155669","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/ricoh-chunichi-dragons-champion-1999-nummerierte-gedenkuhr-nr-0624-ungetragen-nos-mit-box-anleitung-und-originalanhanger","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}