Ricoh Asymmetric LED

[bucko170]

Does anyone have a Ricoh asymmetric LED watch, the one similar to the Hughes with the off set crystal?
I have seen one photographed in the Mondo watch book but not come across it any where else.

[bucko170]

OK I guess it must be quite rare, anyone know how rare?

[abem]

Bucko170,

Are you referring to this one?:
http://mondowatch.blog88.fc2.com/blog-entry-79.html
Or this one?:
http://mondowatch.blog88.fc2.com/blog-entry-50.html
http://www.opgenoorth.de/mywatches/index.htm

Unfortunately, I can't remember seeing either of these come up for sale.

The Ricoh 860 Pulsar clone with Sanyo module is also quite striking (and impossible to find):
http://mondowatch.blog88.fc2.com/blog-entry-109.html

This model isn't a bad alternative from Majestyk / Jeff:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Ricoh-Hughes-A ... 230844b689

I recommend searching for another watch entirely and then when you're not looking, one may surface. Otherwise, you'll probably wear out your Internet tubes searching for one before one turns up.

-abe.

[bucko170]

http://mondowatch.blog88.fc2.com/blog-entry-79.html

Thats the one, thanks for the link Abe.

[holly35]

These seldom appear as far as i have noticed, perhaps a couple of times a year on ebay.They do look very good quality. Anyone have any?

[Handy]

I had one in 2003 but let it go when I bought my first Pulsar P2.
Nothing comes even close to the quality of Pulsar IMHO.

pulsar is quality but omega beats them hands down just my preferance

[bucko170]

Looks like patience is the key.

Nothing comes even close to the quality of Pulsar IMHO.

No doubting that Pulsars are good quality with a nice weight and size but other manufacturers did produce watches of equal quality IMHO.

[retroleds]

pulsar is quality but omega beats them hands down just my preferance

Same gut, basically same company. Same glass and metals...any rational other than esthetics's?

I think the movements of Pulsar/Hamilton/Omega have a dismal failure rate, ...Hughes and a bunch of other brands kick their arse in the endurance category. But their(Pulsar/Omega) display is [arguably] without peer. And since we do LOOK at watches, that is a really big factor. Sometimes a pretty face really does make it seem worthwhile, even if they are a pain and ruin your finances - heh!

yes true but theres somthing about the shape and style of the tc1 and tc11 that make them just that little bit above the pulsars .stunning watches with the best of names. you cant ask for anything better. quality style plus the heavyness of the omega more weight for your bucks. compare weight to p2 and omega theres no geting away from it omega wins hands down for me preferance to all at the end of the day.

[funkyguy]

(Pulsar/Omega) display is [arguably] without peer.

For module quality ,display and reliabilty i would chuck in Swiss - SWISSONIC MODULES (Mido drivers,pontiac drivers etc.)
also the: Girard perregaux module is pretty much up there with bulid qaulity.
thats my two penneths worth.

FG

[Handy]

yes true but theres somthing about the shape and style of the tc1 and tc11 that make them just that little bit above the pulsars .stunning watches with the best of names. you cant ask for anything better. quality style plus the heavyness of the omega more weight for your bucks. compare weight to p2 and omega theres no geting away from it omega wins hands down for me preferance to all at the end of the day.

The Hamilton QEDs are heavier than Pulsars.
If you want to feel the weight of a really tinny bracelet, look no further than a 1970's Rolex Oyster or Jubilee.
I think the bracelet used on the P2 etc.. is the most pleasing to the eye and most comfortable.

yes true but theres somthing about the shape and style of the tc1 and tc11 that make them just that little bit above the pulsars .stunning watches with the best of names. you cant ask for anything better. quality style plus the heavyness of the omega more weight for your bucks. compare weight to p2 and omega theres no geting away from it omega wins hands down for me preferance to all at the end of the day.

The Hamilton QEDs are heavier than Pulsars.
If you want to feel the weight of a really tinny bracelet, look no further than a 1970's Rolex Oyster or Jubilee.
I think the bracelet used on the P2 etc.. is the most pleasing to the eye and most comfortable.

yes the p2 is comfortable on the wrist but i would have a omega led every time on my wrist and for them being a large watch they also are very very comfortable on the wrist and far more class and quality

[Handy]

yes true but theres somthing about the shape and style of the tc1 and tc11 that make them just that little bit above the pulsars .stunning watches with the best of names. you cant ask for anything better. quality style plus the heavyness of the omega more weight for your bucks. compare weight to p2 and omega theres no geting away from it omega wins hands down for me preferance to all at the end of the day.

The Hamilton QEDs are heavier than Pulsars.
If you want to feel the weight of a really tinny bracelet, look no further than a 1970's Rolex Oyster or Jubilee.
I think the bracelet used on the P2 etc.. is the most pleasing to the eye and most comfortable.

yes the p2 is comfortable on the wrist but i would have a omega led every time on my wrist and for them being a large watch they also are very very comfortable on the wrist and far more class and quality

The TC1 and TC2 are both very nice watches, I agree. It all boils down to personal preference.

yes true but theres somthing about the shape and style of the tc1 and tc11 that make them just that little bit above the pulsars .stunning watches with the best of names. you cant ask for anything better. quality style plus the heavyness of the omega more weight for your bucks. compare weight to p2 and omega theres no geting away from it omega wins hands down for me preferance to all at the end of the day.

The Hamilton QEDs are heavier than Pulsars.
If you want to feel the weight of a really tinny bracelet, look no further than a 1970's Rolex Oyster or Jubilee.
I think the bracelet used on the P2 etc.. is the most pleasing to the eye and most comfortable.

yes the p2 is comfortable on the wrist but i would have a omega led every time on my wrist and for them being a large watch they also are very very comfortable on the wrist and far more class and quality

yes sir i agrea with you they all have somthing specail about each one of them as you say its all personal preferances to each person
The TC1 and TC2 are both very nice watches, I agree. It all boils down to personal preference.

[ballaur]

Hi! I have a Ricoh led somewhere here.. Missing dots in the led numbers, but since its a hughes inside you probably can find a replacement module. Give me an offer and i might dig it out for you


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[bucko170]

That's the one!
PM sent

[bucko170]

I received the watch today and it is superb, thanks Kristian!