A distinctive vintage Ricoh Crystal automatic timepiece featuring a deep charcoal-grey dial with a subtle smoked finish, surrounded by a contrasting gold-toned minute track. The unusual square case with softly angled corners gives the watch a strong geometric character, while the darker dial creates a sophisticated vintage presence.
The dial features the classic Ricoh logo and Shockproof marking, along with elegant gold-toned hands, a central sweep seconds hand, and a practical day-date display positioned at 3 o’clock. The signature Crystal script and 21 JEWELS / AUTOMATIC markings further highlight its mechanical character.
The combination of the dark charcoal-grey dial, gold-toned chapter ring, gold-toned hands, angular stainless-steel case, and matching bracelet makes this a distinctive example of vintage Japanese mechanical watch design.
Collector’s Note
The standout feature of this Ricoh Crystal is its unusual combination of a dark charcoal-grey smoked dial and contrasting gold-toned minute track, housed within a bold square/angled stainless-steel case.
The dial can appear slightly lighter or warmer depending on the angle of light, but its underlying colour is best described as dark grey / charcoal grey, rather than blue or brown.
The gold-toned outer track provides a strong visual contrast against the darker dial, while the applied details and hands add depth and dimension.
The dial carries the Ricoh branding, Shockproof marking, Crystal script, and 21 JEWELS / AUTOMATIC designation.
The stainless-steel case back carries prominent Ricoh factory markings, including waterproof and shockproof specifications, stainless-steel designation, and additional reference/serial markings visible in the product photographs.
Specifications
* Brand: Ricoh
* Collection: Vintage Crystal Automatic
* Style: Vintage Sports / Dress
* Movement: 21-Jewel Automatic Mechanical
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Case Shape: Square / Angular with softly rounded corners
* Case Width: Approximately 37 mm, excluding crown
* Dial Colour: Dark Grey / Charcoal Grey
* Dial Finish: Smoked / Reflective
* Chapter Ring: Gold-toned
* Hour Markers: Applied geometric indices
* Hands: Gold-toned hands
* Seconds Hand: Central sweep seconds
* Calendar: Day-Date
* Calendar Position: 3 o’clock
* Crystal: Vintage-style crystal
* Case Back: Stainless-steel screw-back
* Bracelet: Stainless-steel integrated-style link bracelet
* Clasp: Ricoh-signed folding clasp
Case Back
The watch features a stainless-steel screw-back case with prominent factory markings.
Visible details include:
RICOH
AUTOMATIC
WATERPROOF
SHOCKPROOF
STAINLESS STEEL
Additional reference and serial markings are present on the case back and can be examined in the product photographs.
The case-back design also features the distinctive Ricoh emblem at its centre.
Bracelet & Hardware
The watch is fitted with a matching stainless-steel integrated-style link bracelet that follows the angular design of the case.
The bracelet features a combination of brushed and polished surfaces, complementing the stainless-steel case and maintaining the watch’s cohesive vintage appearance.
The folding clasp is clearly 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, dark charcoal-grey dial, gold-toned chapter ring, 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
* Distinctive Ricoh Crystal automatic timepiece
* Deep charcoal-grey / dark grey dial
* Subtle smoked reflective dial finish
* Contrasting gold-toned minute track
* Unique square/angular case profile
* Classic Ricoh logo and Shockproof marking
* Signature Crystal dial branding
* 21 Jewels / Automatic mechanical movement
* Practical day-date display at 3 o’clock
* Gold-toned hands with central sweep seconds
* Stainless-steel case construction
* Matching integrated-style stainless-steel bracelet
* Ricoh-signed folding clasp
* Distinctive vintage Japanese mechanical-watch 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 note that the dial is described as dark grey / charcoal grey based on the actual photographed watch. Its appearance may vary slightly under different lighting conditions and viewing angles.
Please review all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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