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

Today we return to bargain watch hunting with the discovery of a long lost gem completely made in Japan, for what might be the best Rolex Day-Date, Datejust, and Tudor Prince Date-Day alternative under $500. In this video I strike gold with an impressive automatic Japanese watch that not only presents good value on the vintage market, but boasts horological connections to Hamilton and Laco, and a seemingly forgotten story on an early innovator—and at one time, the second largest watchmaker after Seiko in the 1970s. Join me for an unboxing of a horological gem, with an up-close look at the origins of Ricoh and their Dynamic Wide 36mm Automatic aka the Japanese President watch. Get your Urban Gentry official merchandise: https://the-urban-gentry-shop.creator-spring.com Check out The Urban Gentry Amazon shop for items featured in my videos. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theurbangentry Follow The Urban Gentry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theurbangentrychannel Join us on Facebook to get your watch or Gentry related questions answered, and engage with some of the community beyond YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503241666636531 Strap change for the Ricoh: https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/collections/fluco-1/products/fluco-suede-leather-dark-grey Thank you to Unwind In Time for info on the Hamilton Ricoh Electric: https://www.unwindintime.com Thank you to Danny's Vintage Watches for info on the Tudor