It's been a while since I've written about my watches. I was able to get another Ricoh watch a while back. I just was not able to write about it as I wasn't sure I was keeping it (for now). This one has a simple design. It does not bear any of the emblems or logos Ricoh has used on its watch dials.
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| Ricoh Dynamic Wide automatic watch with day and date complications |
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| Side view showing the signed crown |
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| The other side view |
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| The watch came with the original beads of rice stainless steel bracelet. |
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| Close-up of the signed crown featuring the letter 'R'. |
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| Close-up of the relatively immaculate dial - the Kanji day displayed is for Wednesday (Suiyobi) |
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| The case back has signs of being polished and the information is faded. |
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| Here is a better, clearer photo of the back showing the watch model's serial number, the Ricoh emblem and stating the watch to be waterproof (an indication that the watch is from the late 60s or early 70s). The serial number on Ricoh watches help you determine the movement caliber. |
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| Inside is a Cal. 41 movement from the Ricoh 30 series. This dates the watch to the early 1970s. |
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| The Cal. 41 has 21 jewels and runs at 18,000 beats per hour. I have not seen a reference for the potential power reserve. |
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| Inside the back cover, there are no etches or writings except for this O and J that appears to be stamped here. Maybe these were the initials of the watch repair guy? |
This is one of those watches that have a simple design and doesn't attract attention. It is wearable for any occasion whether for formal, casual or even outdoors. I have not timed it for how long it will run after regular use but it runs the morning after not being used overnight. It also keeps time as there are no noticeable gains or losses in time when its in regular use.
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[Just unloaded this another Ricoh. 11/3/2023]
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