Ricoh watches, surprisingly different!

[@guysavard6176]

As always, thank you so much for your input. You definitely not snobby about quality movement. You explain to us the pro and con without destroying it but to educate us about the real thing. This is wath I really appreciate. A real Horology education!

[@manusudha4269]

I am a watch repairer for over 30 years , you forgot to mention that Ricoh pallet fork is so different ...looks like a dog . So refreshingly different .All jewels at the right places . Excellent watch .

[@sportclay1]

Back in the 70's I was traveling to Japan regularly on business and discovered Ricoh watches. I bought about a dozen over several years, for friends back in the states. I still have 3 of them and they run extraordinarily well. I have had them serviced several times over the last 50 years and am always amazed at how well the run and their accuracy. The Watch repair person I take them to is always questioning my sanity about putting more money into the service than they are worth. Something that runs well and cost so relatively little I feel is worth preserving. I don't believe they were ever sold in the US ( at least I never saw or heard of them.)

[@intisarmuhtadee1117]

I have several Ricoh. I always watch your videos and love how the exceptional movement designs fascinates you. I was thinking about few weeks earlier that you should look at the Ricoh's R61 movements and make a video. And i am so happy today that FINALLY YOU DID! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO ABOUT RICOH MATE! I live in southeast asia. So Ricohs were common in here back in 70s and early 80s.

[@khronosbest9448]

Horology is the one science where artistry and function combine to fascinate and please the amateur and professional alike. thank you Kalle !

[@jonpruessner3777]

Thank you Kalle, your perspective on ,”budget” friendly watches is fantastic. I really appreciate your enthusiasm for the functionality of a basic working mechanism. I did not know much about the Ricoh brand until today!!

[@zackackerman3180]

A totally classic new design. Kalle, you take us on a wonderful journey. Thank you very much for the explanation.

[@mercuriall2810]

The single banking pin certainly did feature in some of the beautiful Glashütte pocket watches, but it dates back even further than that. Some early high grade English pocket watches used tangential levers, as seen in this Ricoh, and some of these used a single banking pin. Often they had a distinctive tuning-fork shaped end to the lever, with the banking pin between the two tines of the tuning fork shape.

[@Mettalchin]

Funnily enough, the first time I ever saw an automatic winding mechanism was the same type as this, but it was in a vintage Titoni Swing Star, most probably from the 70s. It was the first mechanical watch I ever opened up, so for a long time, I'd thought that all automatic watches wound the same way until I found out otherwise. I've tried searching for information about who manufactured their movements but didn't find anything. The Swing Star model itself barely turns up any search results. So, while not proprietary, it definitely sounds less popular. Learn something new everyday! Thanks for the video!

[@CKshouta]

Taiwanese here, Some of our vintage Telux watches use Ricoh movements (over the ETA or Seiko movements for some reason). They are easy to find and inexpensive to obtain, maybe I should start collecting them !

[@VWatchie]

Wow, never saw a Richo movement before. So very enjoyable and educational to see this. Many thanks 🙏

[@kswaminathan5439]

What a magnificent explanation!!! So much clarity in what you say, Mr.Kalle. Thank you for this video.

[@donovanbayuga337]

I LOVE my small collection of vintage Ricoh watches. They made some really fun designs and plays with colors. Thanx for informing me more on them. 😎

[@MeMuppet444]

I love how much you are into what you are talking about… awesome 😊

[@thecleaner4971]

That’s a beautiful pallet fork I have not seen one of those yet excellent content as always ❤

[@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk]

Another fascinating video,thank you Kalle

[@Mars-zgblbl]

Ricoh have always been known for innovation in their camera designs, so it makes sense that they made cool watches too

[@thefosterfam]

I found it interesting that as you presented the Ricoh watches in the begining of the video, none of them were running. 🤣

[@russellbaston974]

Your channel is addictive, I love the insights and explanations into the fascinating mechanisms, presented so clearly.

[@wilkosoft]

That’s elegant. I think Nomos have a very similar auto mechanism.

[@gioc4596]

Great view of the Ricoh watch and configuration. I like the analogy of different designs to solve the same functions/issues. Great video.

[@davelowey3074]

The pallet fork is simmilar to the Russian Slava 2427 that i have fixed, i don't know where they got the idea from but it's different. Cheers Kalle.

[@TheSpeedyStevie]

Perfect timing, I'm about to try to service two vintage (pizza box) Ricohs)

[@sixqo1585]

Hi thanks it"s a good reason to get one a these Ricoh watches ^_^

[@boydsargeant7496]

Thanks Kalle, great little vid. I’ve not worked on one of these, so goods to get some insights. Loved the pallet fork innovation! I was wondering about the automatic winding, looked to me like the first wheel that slides looks like it might take some time to engage and does this lose efficiency?

[@michaelmaguire9330]

This gentleman loves his craft and I really found the video really interesting. Keep up the great videos!

[@amphibiousone7972]

I love your videos. This was a terrific ride. Thank You 🤘🫡🤝

[@johnnyarsenault9124]

In reality there’s so much an escapement can innovate, yet mass produced AT A LOW PRICE POINT. Yet no pretention $$$$ as co-axial, thus BRAVO RICOH 👍❤️👌

[@littleviking488]

Kalle -Thanks for another excellent exploration of an interesting "functional" watch. Cheers!

[@carlosle3164]

You have great enthusiasm about Ricoh watches. I'm considering buying one.

[@walther9161]

Great content as usual Kalle! Budget brands are cool. I have a Wittenaur 2000 from 1970 and it always gets attention. I think it was resurrected by Orient? Not sure but it’s one of my favorites.

[@dcomposr]

Fantastic video! Love those vintage movements 🎉

[@guttormurthorfinnsson8758]

the best watch channel on KZbin I know of. make a balet video part 2 .

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

[@chrishoyt7548]

Very nice, thank you. Have you heard of Leica watches or seen them? Thank you Chris

[@shirishpanwalkar]

Thanks for the enlightening video! I am from India and some of my elderly family members used to own a Ricoh watch.

[@johndowning3211]

thanks kalle ,,, another masterclass hope you come to london soon

[@andrascsongormolnar1846]

Hi Kalle!nice video as always!if the far est was mentioned then i can say that the russians did a similar aproach with the escapamet on the Slava 2428 movrment thet has a diffrent palet fork from the swiss lever.Interesting thing with the above mentiond movement is it has two mainspring barrels😉Your videos are 100% educational and inspiring.Thank you!

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

Ricoh suave! 🥰🥰 Take a picture, it will last longer 📸

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks, Kalle! That is very interesting.

[@metar2]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@afoot4silver800]

Outstanding

[@jeffreydheere4737]

and that pallet fork looked like it was a bit more durable as well containing more metal.

[@Derbedeos]

Hey! I'm sorry if you answered this already. I was wondering, in your opinion, how often should a mechanical watch be serviced? Is it really necessary to service them every 3 to 5 years as most manufacturers reccomend, or can you go longer if the watch runs well?

[@ChronoglideWatchmaking]

This might be helpful Christian: How do i know my watch needs maintenance?! 😳 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH-pgKd3f7OsgNU

[@Derbedeos]

@@ChronoglideWatchmaking , I missed that one, thanks a lot for the answer. Great video.

[@michaelriera6277]

My first film slr was a Ricoh

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Got me a Skmei 1123 digital retro watch :) Shir Kuh Mei - "Beautiful Moments in Time". (粤, 闽, 客). very affordable, had to buy a NATO to go with it though. Asian watches NEVER fit :( I have a 9 inch wrist, averages Dutch. It Runs on time, and has nice blue back lights :) It beeps every hour :) I wish I could find one that does Koohkook every hour, that would be fun :)

[@funo22023]

I have my father's Richo watch , perhaps 45 years old or so. It isn't working, I just kept it, I don't know how and where to get it repaired.

[@RoderikvanReekum]

Looks a bit like vintage RADO watches do! Especially the left and middle one.

[@ApertureDG]

Now I know what soviet's Zarya is copied from.

[@richardmclean5913]

Ricoh - very similar to Orient yes?

[@TristanColgate]

I have a Ricoh Medallion that I got cheap to fix up (also have a spare movement). It's a Rolex Day Date rip off. The palette fork is sort of genius, and a bit bonkers.

[@rodbojorge9335]

Sold me on Ricoh

[@sjsk313]

Isn't Ricoh making printers?? 😂

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

They made cameras for a long time.

[@sjsk313]

​@@drbobsnightmare2521And watches it looks like. If it's the same company.

[@genoaoak]

Printers or MFPs (multi functional products, printer, copier,fax, scanner in one) are the majority of Ricoh's business. They recently acquired Pentax as well and merged it into their existing camera business. All the same company.

[@amandagelien9612]

limited polishing thats why I have 58 seiko's

[@gustavopomodoro]

Brilliant

[@Emilmarch]

I love Ricoh watches. I am currently looking for a Takano watch to understand where they came from. Also surprised that you like Ricoh cause because of their funky models people don’t tend to like and the Ebay Bombay specials ruined the fame.

[@AntonyThorburn]

i love this

[@ChrisM-lb8xw]

You open a rolex submarines and you won’t see much better finishing 🙃

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

I hear they source all the non finishing in house though.

[@ChrisM-lb8xw]

@@drbobsnightmare2521 😆

[@ElderPinto254]

Ricoh watches erg leuk kalle !

[@KT_ASV]

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[@IM-lf5qp]

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[@mirnoe_nebo_vsem]

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