Ricoh Riquartz A570036S (Japan, circa late 1970s)

Classic Japanese quartz watch by Ricoh , manufactured in Japan by Ricoh Watch Co., Ltd. – a traditional manufacturer that, in addition to camera technology and electronics, is also one of the pioneers of Japanese quartz watch production.
The Ricoh Riquartz A570-65 comes from the transition period between mechanical and electronic watches and exemplifies the precision and simple elegance of the early quartz generation.

The silver dial with applied hour markers, rectangular date and day window (bilingual) and the characteristic “Riquartz” logo below the central axis embodies the clear, functional design language of the late 1970s.
The satin-finished stainless steel case with screw-on back and the integrated link bracelet give the watch a high-quality look and a pleasant presence on the wrist.

Technical data

• Brand: Ricoh
• Model: Riquartz A570-65
• Caliber: Ricoh quartz movement (Japan Mov't)
• Manufacturer: Ricoh Watch Co., Ltd., Japan
• Case: Stainless steel, screw-down case back with engraving “Riquartz / Ricoh Japan”
• Diameter: 38 mm (excluding crown)
• Height: 13 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 40.5 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Weight: approx. 80 g (including strap)
• Dial: Silver-colored, applied indices, date and day of the week display (Japanese/English)
• Glass: Mineral glass
• Bracelet: Stainless steel link bracelet with folding clasp (not original)
• Water resistance: Water Resistant (typical for its time, no guarantee today)

Special features

An elegant representative of the first Japanese quartz generation – reliable, simple and precise.
The Ricoh Riquartz A570-65 combines the engineering culture of the 1970s with a clear, functional design that is now one of the characteristic features of classic Japanese quartz watches.
The model offers an exciting insight into Japan's early quartz era , in which brands like Ricoh, Seiko and Citizen revolutionized the international market.

Background on the Ricoh Watch / Riquartz brand

The Japanese brand Ricoh – now known worldwide for cameras, copiers and electronics – also played a significant role in watchmaking in the 1960s and 1970s.
The company's watch division, Ricoh Watch Co., Ltd. , was founded in 1962 and produced both mechanical and electromechanical watches, and later quartz watches .

In the early 1970s, Ricoh, together with Citizen and Seiko, developed the first prototypes of quartz-controlled watch movements, before introducing the independent “Riquartz” line in 1974 – named as a combination of Ricoh and Quartz .
These watches were known for their reliability, durability and precise timekeeping , and were aimed at the tech-savvy Japanese market of the early digitization era.

The Riquartz series focused on simple, functional design: clear dials, applied indices and understated case shapes that emphasized technological progress without appearing fashionable.
Technically, Ricoh relied on its own caliber developments, which were considered very robust at the time and were often used in OEM productions.

From the 1980s onwards, Ricoh gradually withdrew from watch production to focus more on the electronics and imaging sector.
Today, Riquartz models are considered authentic witnesses to the Japanese quartz revolution – they combine industrial simplicity with the precision and innovative power that made Japan's watchmaking world-famous.

Condition: very good – minor signs of wear (with original protective sticker on case back), glass with scratches, technically flawless, quartz movement runs precisely
Included in delivery: Watch as pictured

Warranty (used)
This is a used item . The limitation period for claims based on defects ( statutory warranty ) is 12 months from delivery .

Notice
As 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.