{"product_id":"ricoh-japan-expo-97-tottori-gedenkuhr-zur-sanin-yumeminato-haku-quarz-31-9-mm","title":"Ricoh Japan Expo '97 Tottori – Commemorative watch for Sanin Yumeminato Haku – Quartz, 31.9 mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1997, Tottori Prefecture hosted the \u003cstrong\u003eSanin Yumeminato Haku\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sakaiminato – a regional exhibition on Japan's west coast, whose mascot was a winged little bird. This watch was created as an official souvenir for it, manufactured by Ricoh Elemex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Exhibition and the Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJapan has a long tradition of regional exhibitions that far exceed German state garden shows in size and ambition: their own mascots, their own corporate identity, a complete merchandising program. This watch originates from this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe champagne-colored dial features the inscription \u003cstrong\u003eJAPAN EXPO '97 · TOTTORI\u003c\/strong\u003e in blue lettering at 12 o'clock; below the center of the dial sits the exhibition's mascot – a small bird with wings and an aviator's cap, drawn in a few clear colors. The Arabic hour numerals are slender and complete, the minute track finely dotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back states \u003cstrong\u003eRICOH · RICOH ELEMEX CORP. · WATER RESISTANT · BASE METAL · ST. STEEL BACK · 912106 · JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegarding the case material:\u003c\/strong\u003e The case back is made of stainless steel, the case itself of gold-plated base metal (\"Base Metal\") – the usual construction for commemorative watches of this type and accordingly marked on the back. We explicitly state this so that the material specification is clear from the outset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign and Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith a diameter of 31.9 mm, a height of only 6.7 mm, and weighing 27 grams, the watch is distinctly small and flat – a unisex model that works equally well on slender wrists or as a deliberately understated second watch. It comes on a new dark green leather strap that picks up the blue-green tone of the lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch has been fitted with a new battery and its function checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnly minor scratches and signs of wear - to be expected, especially considering a watch nearly thirty years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Ricoh (Ricoh Elemex Corp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: Commemorative watch Japan Expo '97 Tottori (Sanin Yumeminato Haku, Sakaiminato)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 31206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase number: 912106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: Gold-plated base metal, stainless steel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 31.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: 36.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 6.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight including strap: 27 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: New dark green leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors of exhibition and commemorative watches for whom the major world exhibitions are too obvious. For anyone looking for a flat, small watch with a story. And as an affordable entry into a collector's category where pieces are only becoming rarer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricoh – emerged from the Takano watch manufacturer acquired in 1962 – has produced official watches for Japanese exhibitions for decades, from the 1970 Osaka World Expo to regional exhibitions in the 1990s. Those who wish to pursue this thread further will regularly find more Japanese commemorative and exhibition watches in our vintage category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\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":54173747151186,"sku":"A423","price":179.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/6F5B8766-7E8F-460A-85D6-8540755A7308.jpg?v=1785937238","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/ricoh-japan-expo-97-tottori-gedenkuhr-zur-sanin-yumeminato-haku-quarz-31-9-mm","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}