Hamilton-Ricoh 555E Fluted Bezel
Here's your chance to own a FULLY SERVICED (ultrasonic wash, rinse, and lubrication) Hamilton-Ricoh Electric watch. Pictured in Rene Rondeau's book "The Watch Of The Future" on page 98, it was released as a joint venture in 1962. It is quadruple signed on the dial, case, movement, and crown. It runs great and keeps time to well under 30 seconds variation per day, and has a brand new battery just installed. The hack function works properly, and the watch starts right up each time the crown is pushed in from the setting position to the running position. It has just had a BRAND NEW OLD STOCK D-PIN installed in the balance, so it will run virtually as it did from the factory.
In 1962 Hamilton created a joint venture with Japanese Ricoh, the same company that makes copiers and cameras. They were trying to take advantage of the blossoming Japanese economy. The movements were based on the Vantage 130E movement, and share many of the parts of the Hamilton 505, and were manufactured in Hamilton's plant in Lancaster, PA. They were marketed exclusively in the Asian market, so few are found here today. The case is a larger size than the typical Hamilton Electric, measuring 37 mm in width, and 44mm lug to lug. This is a great example, looking almost mint. The Fluted Bezel & Dial are a great addition. It is a very rare find, that would make a great addition to a Hamilton Electric collection.
BRAND: Hamilton-Ricoh Electric
GENDER: Mens
CASE: Gold Plated Bezel, Steel Back
CASE BACK: Marked Hamilton-Ricoh Watch Company, F.G.P. Stainless Steel Back, Electric, 5029950, E1001
BAND/BRACELET: Brand new genuine leather Brown Crocodile Grain Band with matching Gold Colored Clasp
MOVEMENT: 555E electric, marked Ricoh, 555E, ADJ.
SIZE: 37mm without crown, and 44mm lug to lug
CROWN: marked with the "H" logo
CONDITION: Excellent
CRYSTAL: Excellent, with no cracks
CASE: Excellent
DIAL: Excellent, marked Hamilton-Ricoh Electric
HANDS: Excellent
BAND: Brand New
Guaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or money back upon return, or return for any reason within 7 days for a full refund. I am an NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) member and stand behind what I sell.
