Vintage Ricoh Tiger Eye V1 Automatic 1970s Natural Stone Dial Day-Date Maruman
Rare 1970s RICOH TIGER EYE.V1 (Tiger Eye V1), Ricoh's high-end automatic line. The dial is not printed but uses real natural tiger's-eye stone, with a distinctive pattern and fibrous gradation. The bracelet is a period-correct stainless bracelet made by Maruman. 30-jewel automatic movement. Model: RICOH TIGER EYE.V1. Case material: stainless steel. Dial: natural stone tiger's eye. Made in Japan, 1970s. Movement: automatic (30 jewels, 5 beats, 18000 bph, vertical day-date display). Size: case width approx. 38 mm (crown excluded), lug width approx. 18 mm, wrist approx. 16 to 18 cm. Vintage cut glass crystal. Exterior: age-appropriate scuffs and small scratches, but the dial and hands are clean. Timegrapher measurement (laid flat): 18000 bph, beat error 1.1 ms. It currently runs, but the amplitude is 130 degrees and the rate is about -8 minutes per day, so overhaul or rate adjustment is assumed for real use. There may be scratches or dirt not shown in the photos.
Measurements (approx.)
Case width approx. 38 mm (1.5 in) (crown excluded), lug width approx. 18 mm (0.71 in), wrist approx. 16-18 cm (6.3-7.1 in).
Condition — some wear
Condition: Good vintage condition. Age-appropriate scuffs and small scratches; dial and hands are clean. Currently running, but amplitude is 130 degrees and the rate is about -8 minutes per day, so overhaul or rate adjustment is assumed for regular use. Beat error 1.1 ms. Please review all photos to confirm the condition before purchase.
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