A striking vintage Ricoh automatic timepiece featuring a rich brown dial with distinctive faceted crystal-style hour markers. The dial is complemented by the classic Ricoh “R” logo, sharp faceted hands, a central sweep seconds hand, and an unusual vertical day-date display positioned at 6 o’clock.
The dial also carries “21 JEWELS / AUTOMATIC” branding, highlighting its mechanical automatic movement. Combined with the robust cushion-style stainless-steel case and warm brown dial, this timepiece delivers a distinctive vintage Japanese aesthetic.
Collector’s Note
The Ricoh automatic line reflects the bold and experimental design language of Japanese mechanical watchmaking from its era. This particular example stands out for its rich brown dial, faceted crystal-style hour markers, and unusual vertical day-date arrangement at 6 o’clock.
The dimensional indices catch the light across the dial, while the cushion-style stainless-steel case gives the watch a strong vintage presence.
The stainless-steel screw-down case back features factory engravings including the Ricoh emblem, waterproof and shockproof markings, model reference 75003A, and serial markings.
The watch is completed with a matching stainless-steel vintage-style link bracelet featuring a distinctly Ricoh-signed clasp.
Specifications
* Brand: Ricoh
* Collection: Vintage Automatic
* Style: Vintage Sports / Dress
* Movement: 21-Jewel Automatic Mechanical
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Case Shape: Cushion-style
* Case Width: Approximately 37 mm, excluding crown
* Dial Colour: Rich Brown
* Dial: Brown with faceted crystal-style indices
* Hour Markers: Faceted applied indices
* Hands: Sharp faceted hands
* Seconds Hand: Central sweep seconds
* Calendar: Vertical Day-Date
* Calendar Position: 6 o’clock
* Crystal: Vintage-style crystal
* Case Back: Stainless-steel screw-down case back
* Bracelet: Stainless-steel vintage-style link bracelet
* Clasp: Ricoh-signed clasp
Case Back
The watch features a stainless-steel screw-down case back carrying deep factory engravings.
Visible details include:
RICOH
WATERPROOF
SHOCKPROOF
75003A
Serial markings
The factory markings form part of the documented details and vintage character of this individual Ricoh timepiece.
Bracelet & Hardware
The watch is fitted with a matching stainless-steel vintage-style link bracelet that complements the cushion-style case.
The bracelet provides a cohesive vintage appearance while maintaining a comfortable profile on the wrist.
The clasp is distinctly signed with Ricoh branding.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition.
The watch shown in the product photographs is the exact watch you will receive.
Please carefully examine all photographs for the actual condition of the stainless-steel case, crystal, brown dial, faceted hour markers, hands, bracelet, clasp, and case back.
As a vintage mechanical timepiece, minor signs of age, wear, patina, and previous handling may be present.
The mechanical movement is functional at the time of listing. As with any vintage mechanical watch, future servicing may be required depending on its performance and maintenance history.
Why You’ll Love It
* Eye-catching rich brown vintage dial
* Distinctive faceted crystal-style hour markers
* Unique vertical day-date display at 6 o’clock
* 21 Jewels / Automatic dial branding
* 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement
* Classic Ricoh “R” logo
* Sharp faceted hands
* Central sweep seconds hand
* Robust cushion-style stainless-steel case
* Approximately 37 mm case width
* Matching stainless-steel vintage-style bracelet
* Ricoh-signed clasp
* Distinctive vintage Japanese watchmaking character
* Strong retro sports/dress aesthetic
Important Note — Vintage Collection
The watch photographed is the actual watch you will receive.
There will be no substitution with another watch. The exact piece shown in the product photographs will be shipped in the same condition as represented in those photographs.
This is a pre-owned vintage mechanical timepiece. Minor signs of age, wear, patina, and previous use may be present.
Please review all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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