{"product_id":"ricoh-fine-riquartz-nos-jdm-vintage-quarz-japan-ca-1970er-jahre","title":"Ricoh Fine RIQUARTZ – NOS JDM Vintage Quartz – Japan, circa 1970s","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnworn (New Old Stock) · Original Hangtag · Integrated Steel Bracelet · Made in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis exceptionally well-preserved \u003cb\u003eRicoh Fine RIQUARTZ\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare example of a \u003cb\u003eNew Old Stock (NOS) vintage quartz watch\u003c\/b\u003e from Japan. The condition is particularly remarkable: the watch has apparently \u003cb\u003enever been worn\u003c\/b\u003e, still has the \u003cb\u003eoriginal price tag from Japanese retail\u003c\/b\u003e, and even has the \u003cb\u003eoriginal blue protective film on the case back\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSuch perfectly preserved vintage watches are extremely rare to find today – especially from manufacturers like Ricoh, whose historical models, while technically interesting, were often worn daily and therefore rarely survived in unused condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe original hangtag shows a retail price of \u003cb\u003e¥19,800\u003c\/b\u003e, which was a rather high price range for a Japanese quartz watch at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign and Dial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe dial of this Ricoh Fine is a typical example of the elegant design of Japanese watches from the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt features a deep \u003cb\u003esunburst blue\u003c\/b\u003e, which shimmers from dark blue to slightly violet depending on the light. This type of dial was very popular at the time and was intended to emphasize the technical modernity of the then relatively new quartz technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe design is deliberately minimalist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eapplied metal baton indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eslender Dauphine hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003efine outer minute track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003esubtle brand lettering \"Ricoh fine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003ered RIQUARTZ logo above the 6 o'clock position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eParticularly interesting is the \u003cb\u003evertical day-date window at 3 o'clock\u003c\/b\u003e, which displays both the day of the week and the date – a design frequently used in Japanese watches of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase and Integrated Steel Bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe case has a typical 1970s \u003cb\u003eangular shape with integrated lugs\u003c\/b\u003e, as was common for many sporty-elegant watches at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003estainless steel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003escrewed case back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal blue protective film on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eintegrated stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eoriginal Ricoh clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe technical specifications are found on the case back:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eRIQUARTZ\u003cbr\u003eALL STAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e590131\u003cbr\u003eRICOH JAPAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis reference identifies the model within the Ricoh quartz series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe integrated steel bracelet is a nice detail and emphasizes the typical \u003cb\u003e1970s sports watch style\u003c\/b\u003e, which is very much back in vogue today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement – Ricoh RIQUARTZ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe designation \u003cb\u003eRIQUARTZ\u003c\/b\u003e was Ricoh's brand name for its quartz watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the 1970s, Ricoh was one of the Japanese manufacturers that invested early in \u003cb\u003equartz technology\u003c\/b\u003e and developed their own movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTypical characteristics of Ricoh quartz movements from this period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003every reliable electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003erobust construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003egood accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elow-maintenance technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe watch has been fitted with a \u003cb\u003enew battery\u003c\/b\u003e and functions perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRicoh as a Watch Manufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRicoh was originally founded in \u003cb\u003e1936 as Riken Kankoshi Co.\u003c\/b\u003e and later began manufacturing watches. Particularly in the \u003cb\u003e1960s and 1970s\u003c\/b\u003e, Ricoh developed a remarkable range of mechanical and later electronic watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile brands like Seiko or Citizen became internationally known, Ricoh remained primarily present in the \u003cb\u003eJapanese domestic market\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany Ricoh watches from this period were therefore sold as \u003cb\u003eJDM models (Japanese Domestic Market)\u003c\/b\u003e and were hardly available outside Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWell-preserved examples from this era are now increasingly attracting the attention of collectors of Japanese vintage watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScope of Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRicoh Fine RIQUARTZ watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal integrated stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginal Ricoh hangtag with price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiameter (without crown): \u003cb\u003e36.6 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: \u003cb\u003e10 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth 9–3 o'clock: \u003cb\u003e30.6 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLug width: \u003cb\u003e18 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight incl. steel bracelet: \u003cb\u003e77 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis watch is in an exceptionally good \u003cb\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/b\u003e condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eapparently \u003cb\u003enever worn\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginal hangtag present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eprotective film on the case back still present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eonly minimal storage marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe battery has been \u003cb\u003erecently replaced\u003c\/b\u003e, so the watch is ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. 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":52943017935186,"sku":"A239 2\/3","price":439.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/B16565A9-F17C-4AEC-8C29-61D4475A82B4.jpg?v=1773520134","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/ricoh-fine-riquartz-nos-jdm-vintage-quarz-japan-ca-1970er-jahre","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}