The Ultimate $500 Rolex Day-Date Or DateJust Alternative: Ricoh 36mm Automatic Watch Made In Japan

[@alexm2113]

Wow, I had no idea Ricoh made watches. What an incredible discovery! I'm a huge fan of Ricoh's cameras having owned multiple Pentax models and now a Ricoh GR III. What an amazing company history.

[@theurbangentry]

Absolutely, I had no idea either! I love Pentax, they trained us with K1000 at art school, so the brand connection means a little more to me too. Thank you Alex, excellent point. Best regards, TGV

[@armandomarcial4836]

they have some Nice Ana Digi watches too

[@slash2freeze]

Me too....

[@philhartley833]

Have the Pentax ks2, may just have to match it with a new watch now

[@digginstony1]

Ricoh have a substantial history of watch and watch movement manufacture after acquiring the business of "Takano" so I believe.

[@Ashfielder]

Despite my many long nights spent perusing eBay’s seemingly limitless stocks of obscure vintage watches, I’ve never come across a Day Date homage that looks this good for this price. Lovely little piece.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Toby, I hope this helps your future searches. Happy hunting my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@hochspannunglebensgefahr5339]

Reassuring to see I’m not the only one who does that

[@alvinmick218]

That’s a fantastic looking watch that looks like it should cost way more! Great to see Hugo again. Your intros are second to none! Thanks for another fantastic video.

[@indianasunsets5738]

I have owned vintage Ricoh watches in the past with but one in my possession at the time. They have all been well made, handsome watches that are reliable. Finding one in NOS condition is amazing! Great pickup TGV!

[@carloandyanne7019]

Congratulations for reaching 500k subscribers! I got into watches this year and you're one of the first youtubers who helped me whats the best watch to buy for the first time. I own a Casio a168 as my first watch and I fell in love with it! Now I got 4 watches, namely Casio, Seiko, Orient and a Citizen! Thanks and cheers!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, I am honored. That sounds like the ultimate Japanese line up, keep being some my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@richardhalim5074]

When I first saw the thumbnail, I had two possibilities in my head, either TGV's reviewing an Orient or an old Ricoh. I was 90% sure the Orient was it. But man, I would have never expected to see a Ricoh on this channel, I knew Ricoh watches from when I was starting to hunt for vintage watches. I could find them every once in a while here in Indonesia. They're all solid pieces that look great, with hand-winding movements and glass crystals. I saw a day-date model with an ice blue dial not too long ago. Anyway, thank you very much, TGV for sharing about this wonderful watch brand. Cheers, onwards and upwards!

[@muntaqamahi9749]

To be honest, Daydate is my most favourite styles of watches. I’ve recently bought a Cadisen Daydate 40 homage with green dial with Miyota 8285 movement. Costed me just over 100 dollars, has a sapphire crystal, hacking hand winding feature, runs pretty much 4-5 seconds slower. I’m okay with chinese manufactured watches. They are incredible value, extremely reliable and great for budget collectors

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you for sharing that, I am not familiar with that brand, I will check it out. Enjoy our DD! Best regards, TGV

[@stevepapa]

This may sound obvious now, but I never really knew _how many_ watch brands there actually were before I started seriously collecting. This is definitely a great find from an obscure brand!

[@stephenlittle7769]

Your past couple of videos inspired me to take a look at Bulova. I bought the surfboard chronograph with the blue dial. I love it!

[@theurbangentry]

Yesssssss!!!! So glad to hear, that watch is so cool, enjoy and thank you so much for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

[@Messier31NGC224]

Great video as always TGV! I too love the look and elegance of a DateJust/Day-Date on a Jubilee/President bracelet. I bought a different affordable alternative, the Islander ISL-38, and I love it! It has many DateJust and SARB elements, but without being too close of a homage. Plus the quality/specs are great.

[@Eeruby]

I have a DD homage recommendation: Mido Commander from the 80s-90s. I have the reference 8299-1 (I believe), high beat ETA 2834-2 movement; hacking, hand-winding, quick-set on day/date. Screw down crown, monocoque case, dimensions: 36mm x 10mm x 41mm LTL, 20mm lugs. It’s a cracker of a watch!

[@j.w.burresguitars6071]

Bought a mint condition Bulova Super Seville DateJust a few weeks ago. £500 and it absolutely nails the lines and contours of the Rolex. Beautiful watch.

[@craiganderson-jones4916]

I've been looking at one too. I've got about 12 different day date options to consider

[@mattewj1268]

I am so happy to see RICOH getting some love. I have two beautiful classic RICOHs and they are absolutely splendid.

[@daneconnelly]

The Mido commander day date, I think, is the best way to go. Great quality. Also, the Rado purple house is a great date just alternative

[@luked2767]

I love midi and rado but I can't stand the new power matic 80 movements, they should give the customer a choice.

[@daneconnelly]

@@luked2767 I don't know too much about the powermatic 80 movements. People seem to love them, but that could be just for the power reserve. Would you rather have a stock 2824?

[@luked2767]

@@daneconnelly I would rather have the stock 2824 as its 28,800bph, the speed and beat error can be adjusted at home or by any local watchmaker, the microajustment screw for the speed is great. With the powermatic 80 to adjust the speed you have 2 wheel weights and it becomes a watchmakers job, much more costly and hard to get just right, the beat error is welded or something in place at the factory so if you need that adjusted you need to get a whole new movement. I like the idea of an upgraded 2824 with say a silicone or other better hairspring, better a balance made of better materials , more power reserve, a fix so when handwinding you don't get the rotor spin and such. (ironicaly the Chinese clones don't seem to suffer from it as much) But if I buy a modern Swiss auto I expect 28,800bph and the ability to get it regulated by a local watchmaker for cheap or a ajust it myself. I can understand the allure of 80 hours but I'm sure they could have made it 60 to 80 while keeping it 28,800bph. Many of the powermatic 80s don't even have a silicone hairspring so it's like buying a Japanese movement with more power reserve that you have to send to watch group to get adjusted and would probably cost a fortune. The 2824-2 and clones are one of the most popular movements that most watchmakers can rectify a problem with. Powermatic 80 not so much. If people want the 80 let them but I would take the standard 28,800boh 2824 any day over the 80 and the customer should be given the option. I also dislike powermatic 80 on the Dial as the Swiss matic was awful. It has now raised the price bar on the highstreet for people who want to buy a Swiss brand that has a 28,800bp movement. Nothing is wrong with the 21600boh beat rate its a good middle ground but not commonly used on Swiss watches its more of a Japanese speed. But they should at least give us the option. Some of the more popular swatch group watches that used the 2824 and are now powermatic 80 fetch a premium. The state of the market is so overpriced right now that I think the best Japanese brand for the money is Orient and I do prefer their movements over the entry seiko movements. Also Glycine aslo has some great sales and you could get a nice combat sub or airman with a stellita GMT movement. I've recently been finding myself buying more Chinese made watches with Japanese or Swiss movements, microbrsnds and vintage watches over most of the big name brands apart from orient as they are so overpriced. I just nodded a Steel dive Sd1970 and replaced the dial with a Vietnam era seiko dial and for the 60 pounds I paid for the watch that has 200m, sapphire with AR, a ceramic bezel and NH35 and 5 pounds for a replacement dial, its one of the best value watches. I bought enough vostok watches for under 25 pounds each to last a lifetime when the rouble sank to an all time low. This hobby is becoming more and more expensive for big brand name watches as prices are rising so fast, seiko 5s are crazy money now.

[@LOVES-A1911]

Great to see Hugo again, he's entertaining in his own right. Nice affordable alternative from a reputable company.

[@Salty_Amigo]

Just when I think that I am satisfied with the state of my collection TGV comes in and makes me want another watch.

Hola: I have been collecting watches since the 50´s, I own a Ricoh with that Seiko inspired 18 000 usual movement and it is still working after all these years even suffering harsh shocks and -20 C in my engineering profession in the 60´s. I live in Argentina very near Chile and that model was pretty usual in Buenos Aires and Patagonia. Those Ricoh 18 000 movt were used well inside the 70´s. I collaborate with the oldest jewelers in Patagonia and they still have many NOS. From Ricohs to Omegas. Mille grazie!!!

[@alexanderdylanthomas1891]

Fantastic video! I agree with your stance on homages, particularly for especially rare or no longer produced watches. I think the fact that you are open to owning a homage while also owning the original speaks to the fact that watch snobbery is only a secondary characteristic of highly insecure individuals. Great work as always, onwards and upwards!

[@cerillium]

My Dad used to wear this Ricoh in gold all the time. Congratulations on reaching 500k, I’ve been watching for a while! 🎉

[@2mikelim]

the thing I love on this Ricoh daydate homage is the fluted bezel which is minutely so correctly angled as to give the real aura of the Rolex DD. Other Swiss (Bulova, Titoni etc) and Jap (Seiko, Citizen etc) homages fall short, even the top tier 4fig$ replicas! On them the bezel looks rough and garish bcos they didnt get the microscopic angles correct.

[@TheShane209]

Always a great day to see Hugo and TGV. Congrats on hitting 500k! This will be a fantastic video as always

[@richardtan322]

Rolex? I thought they stopped selling watches and started selling display shelves. Another awesome video and awesome watch.

[@theurbangentry]

🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏 Good one, thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@brettnicholas3190]

Almost paid the same amount for a 30!year old bulova super Seville not 24 hours ago. THANK YOU for finding this!

[@TheSteinbitt]

The intro video could have been a collage of a hundred dream theater albums, great stuff!

[@toomuchnoyz]

Have always been a dan of the Ricoh brand...and had the pleasure of owning several in my collection....but like many people you have sellers remorse owe well but it makes the hunting even more enjoyable

[@MrOnurAkgul]

I've had the luck of getting my Bulova Super Seville a few years ago and it is still one of my favorites to wear

[@mordeth1964]

I know this video is two years old, but I thought I'd revisit it as I just purchased (off the eBay) a Richo day date (37mm?) with a silver dial and leather strap for $162.00 AUD including postage; and I have to say I'm smitten 🥰 Thank you Mr TGV for getting inside my head..😆👍

[@davidcrandall4958]

I remember the segment you are talking about. Some of the people that didn't. Even read the body of the article really blew their tops!

[@MrRoyck10]

I concur with you on the homage thing for budget reasons but it’s certainly not for me personally as an old boy. I was able to pick a vintage DJ almost for nothing many years ago in Hatton Garden. However at today’s vulgar price of Rolex I will find it more plausible to purchase a homage if money was a factor rather than buying a DJ at today’s price. Another excellent historical content, thanks TGV.

[@theurbangentry]

Great to hear from you old friend. Haha, Rollie shopping in Hatton Garden! So British. I could not agree more about the pricing, it's just getting silly now. I think my days of buying Rolex are over, but then again, I only would get one if I sold one. Anyways, always great to hear from you, thank you and be well Best regards, TGV

[@ahrjaydee7001]

I have my late grandfather's vintage seamaster and it is the only watch that I have seen with the same date change mechanism. Super cool homage watch, thanks TGV!

[@WatchWeeb]

Nice, great to see a coverage on a lesser known brand. I love the Orient President homages, especially the gen 1 models! Too bad those have gone up in price 😅

[@paulouzman7267]

Wow. A day date in SS looks far more classy than in yellow gold. Good score!

[@freshramses]

I shot a feature film for which I used these Ricohs as DayDate props. Did the job!

[@heikowallauer]

Good evening TGV! Wow, what a gem you dug up there! I have to say, even the Ricoh leans very close to the Rolex DayDate, that dial is just stunning! And from the video the Ricoh looks much more than $500. Have a great evening! Best regards!

[@theurbangentry]

It does indeed! Thank you Heiko, have a great evening too. Best regards, TGV

[@vince5479]

If you're ever selling, I'm buying! (Please). Gorgeous watch.

[@benfoust7424]

Look at the Orient President! After watching this video a few months back, I started looking into Day/Dates and came across the Orient. It took a couple of months but I managed to acquire a very very fine example. Gold, with linen face and zirconia markers.

[@fearnsey8800]

Production gets better and better

[@antzg88]

I am a big fan of Ricoh photocopiers in my office. I can now wear this watch proudly when making copies.

[@knudtson00000]

My hand surgeon noticed my JeanRichard AeroScope, and we got to talking about watches a for a bit as he was wearing an Omega Speedmaster. Replica watches came up, and he mentioned a friend of his has a beautiful, and genuine, Rolex GMT, however he has a replica of his exact watch that wears as a beater and he wears the genuine on his weekends/off days That’s actually an interesting way of doing things, IMO.

[@PaperOverPusy]

The conversation with Hugo and the ringtone always makes me laugh 😂 thanks for the videos TGV

[@jayammons3834]

This content where you explore the rare and somewhat forgotten is where you provide a great service to history and horology.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Jay 🙌🙌🙌 So glad to hear that, Best regards, TGV

[@luwewatches2133]

I own one Ricoh day date i have swum many times with it and never has been a problem. Very good watch.

[@semper5recon]

I too have a Ricoh quartz 100 meter sports watch, it's timeless

[@TheGrenadier97]

Great video and nice watch. I agree with points on homages, although i also agree with people that complain in what's related to design (i.e. "picking the ideas of others" and swamping the market with near copies, something the best chinese brands still stubbornly do). The great point of homage is what is said in the video: someone don't have or don't want to spend in something and search an option with the same style instead, a pragmatic and realistic approach that cannot be condemned.

[@michaelhamilton812]

Still the best intros in the entire KZbin. Hollywood needs your originality.

[@briansmith3011]

I would love to see an affordable tag Monaco alternative.

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

Damn I could watch a whole 120min episode of Hugo and TGV right away :D :D :D

[@jwags24]

I Love the handset! It works perfectly with the dial and case.

[@MrMichikelomtres]

Now that's good timing, just recently found an old ricoh camera from my parents, That lens is the only one that we have, and i've been using it with my new camera, I'm dipping my toes by now in both worlds and what is my surprise to discover not only that Ricoh makes watches, but also this stunning and affordable watch. Definitely going to have one in my collection as soon as I can get my hands on it. Thanks for this video, best regards from Spain.

[@VulgarRage]

Congrats for the 500k subscribers you legend. Still waiting for a IWC chronograph review.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much Carlos, you are too kind! Onwards and ever upwards. Best regards, TGV

[@fantomas9240]

As usual, I love your acting with Hugo. I'm very happy about the come back to the roots of your channel Tristano ! Bravo from France !

[@hawkeye454]

The Master of class at it again. Quite a lovely watch! Wonderful video as always TGV, thank you for sharing.

[@neilpiper9889]

I have Ricoh day date 061430. Keeps great time. Mine has a domed acrylic crystal. Very pretty. Not a homage to anything. 36mm. I love it.

[@mikefleissner4415]

Affordable alternatives. Your style ..never goes out of style.spot on.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

TGV dropping another classic video 👏 thanks for letting us know about this watch brand 👍🏼

[@trelee9865]

My Raketa has the same date change mechanism, also, as a vintage datejust fan, I couldn't be happier to see the alpha hands on this piece

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

Ohh that's actually nice a rolex day-date alternative that's not that blingy. I would like that actually

[@danielcheng5054]

Great review on one of my favorite Japanese watch brands! Ricoh watches were well known in some south-east Asia countries and it used to cooperate with a Taiwanese watch company called Telux to make watches with all parts provided by Ricoh. I've never seen an old Ricoh in such mint condition, it's a gem!!

[@pilgrim8610]

the most important watch in watch and wonders was vacheron constantin 222 reissue as almost all watch experts said....dear T.G.V that would be wonderful if you make a video about roots and history of this beautiful line up when i saw it for first time couldnt think about any other piece!as the best watch channel in the world in my opinion nobody could cover an important pice like you ....thanks alot sir. your big big fan from iran🙏🙏🙏

[@lpcc249]

I own this watch for a year now. Certainly not 500$ I bought mine for 120$. In terms of looks they’re amazing, in terms of accuracy mine is actually getting +/- 8 seconds. Great watch

[@subliminalaudio]

Can you share a link or #?

[@kennethMblake]

HAPPY YEAR 8 ON KZbin, TGV! Thank you for all the great videos and horolgical education. All the best as you head upwards and onwards. #pureclass

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much Kenneth, I deeply appreciate it, especially from such a loyal supporter and Gentry member. It speaks volumes about you. It is a gentleman like you that make this all worth it. Here is to another 8 years, thank you also for remembering. My best to you and your family. Best regards as always, TGV

[@gavisbeech]

my dad has a Ricoh quartz his daily for 30 years, and still keeps good time

[@klauskillski3881]

Ricoh produced the CPU (Ricoh 5A22) for the super nintendo. i would never thought that Ricoh made Automatic Watches

[@theurbangentry]

VERY cool, going to check it out now. Thank you so much for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

[@watching1513]

Who was the seller on eBay so I can look into the watches he is selling?

[@jorgeolguingarcia]

TGV, excellent find!!! Very few talk about the vintage Ricoh, happy you found a very good example. Keep this type of videos coming, thanks.

[@nolanritcey8439]

This is too funny: I was just looking at this Ricoh yesterday wondering where it's been all my life! Thanks again for your hard work TGV!

[@luked2767]

That's a great find. I wish orient would reintroduce their president with sapphire and the new movement also have them in different sizes. They are crazy expensive on the used market.

[@mikefleissner4415]

My favorite type of gentry subject.chuffed to bits

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Super show T! Great info on a brand I didn’t know too much about! Juuuuuuust a little too much of a clomage for me but the way that date changes maybe worth getting it just for that!;) have a great weekend my friend

[@tufelhunden5795]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate the depth you went into about the brand. Beautiful watch as well.

[@davidmichael3189]

So, Which DD Homage has the best Movement? Orient, Bulova or the Ricoh? Thanks

[@michaelwalz5758]

TGV is the goat of watch journalism

[@richardsarkisian2150]

Once again, an interesting and informative presentation by TGV. Glad you are giving HUGO more airtime as I find him genuinely funny. Ciao old chap.

[@mikewysko2268]

I didn't know Richo made watches. The case and dial looks quite nice. Always enjoy learning the history of watch manufacturers.

[@mikec3454]

I had no idea my printer/scanner/fax machine at work made watches too! Incredible … neat piece of history here.

[@4evalost948]

Ha ha the opening with Hugo was great, the person who said you don't like homage watches has been paying much attention to your videos. I love the dial on the Ricoh it really stands out great video as always.

[@GuyVanderAa]

That’s a stunning watch. I hadn’t heard of this brand so thanks for the introduction 👍

[@stealthz275]

Where did you get the ricoh? I've been thinking about buying one, and new old stock sounds very re-assuring instead of some shady guy off of ebay

[@lshin80]

Couldn't stop looking at the Squale in the winding box... and the good ol' SARB033 too??? 😆 😆

[@theurbangentry]

😂😂😂 Well spotted fratello. Guilty as charged. Best regards, TGV

[@tahzsan1964]

Hi ! I love your voice. Even if my english is bad, i understand all of what you say ! Salutations from France.

[@jperryhal]

all I saw was F-4 Phantom! ;-) One of my favorite film cameras in the 80's was a Ricoh. Never had the like since.

[@NiroshanGunaratne]

“There’s a deep fake video of moi circulating in the webs” LOL I can’t stop laughing 😂🤣😂🤣

[@Tango_November]

That dial color and strap combo is fantastic!

[@0040636bf109e]

When I was younger in the 70/80s I settled with a Minolta XM camera, but remember Richo 35mm cameras were around then and they were good cameras, I had no idea about the watches though. Incidentally GTV your intros are very enjoyable and extremely well put together, you need to be careful that people are not tuning in just for the intros, Lol.

[@bens9709]

YES! thank you for giving Ricoh some love! Recently I have been really into early 70s Ricoh quartz (Riquartz as they call them). I just got my third 570 caliber Riquartz today. The 570 is one of the most amazingly designed quartz movements I have seen, a true gem of the 70s. Would love to get my hands on a 550 their first quartz. Cheers TGV!

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Always a instant like for a Urban Gentry video. 😎I am torn between the Rolex Submariner no date and Sea dweller both from the early 2000s.back when I would like to think Rolex was still kool

[@jim_bocho]

That color combination of the grey dial with the suede strap really is stunning. Great find! Congrats!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, you are very kind for saying so, you obviously have great taste. Best regards, TGV

[@gregbillion7641]

Loving the Christmas music at 16:22 😉

[@KarlAdamsAudio]

8:25 I love the JWCII Passed sticker - reminds me of the JCII/JMDC Passed stickers on Japanese cameras and lenses from back in the day.

[@yifeilou6033]

Love it! gorgeous watch! Congrats on the new affordable treasure hunt! Suggestion for the next target: homage of 1948 Rolex bubble back with California dial? Keep onwards and upwards!

[@Evankaspar]

Another fantastic video; I had never given Ricoh a moment's thought. Definitely worth learning about! Keep up the good work.

[@thehooch-man2657]

Good video! It's always interesting to learn about companies that made watches that one wouldn't think made watches. This Ricoh watch is really cool. I too like homage watches. For those of us who cannot afford a Rolex President (even at MSRP), but would love to own one, finding an inexpensive facsimile is the only alternative. I always liked the Rolex President ever since I saw my uncle wearing when I was very young. He was head chef at a fancy restaurant and made good money. My dad liked it too, but totally couldn't afford one. My mom bought him a gold-plated Seiko quartz that he loved. Decades later, I managed to get my hands on a gold-plated Seiko automatic with fluted bezel and was lucky enough to find a president-style bracelet (also Seiko). It's the closest thing that I will ever get to a Roley. It's pretty awesome. I don't wear gold, but this Seiko so pimp-tastic.

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

Thanks for the history lesson. Didn’t know RICOH used to make watches.

[@kingalfaro83]

That is one of the most stunning watches I have seen in a very long time. I’m a big fan of the day date and would love to own one one day but given the option I would pick this without hesitation. Though people may not know what it is or think it’s a “knockoff” Rolex, I wouldn’t care cause I’d know what it is and that’s what would matter to me. Great video!

[@tweakingheavily]

these intros make me laugh every time, you are such an amazing guy TGV. you are certainly someone id love to know personally

[@HusmanAhmed]

I’ve seen that kind of date change in vintage omega constellations, where a pull on the brown flips the date instantly. Calibre 5xx if I recall correctly.

[@clausp.huber-meduna8483]

Thank U for the Inspiration, got twoo ricohs today .

[@simonjohn249]

Good to know more about the brand as I have my dad's Ricoh quartz from the late 70s. Thanks TGV.

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

That is a superb find! Well done 🎉

[@matthewkabbash]

Class act. Excellent production value as usual. Much appreciated