{"product_id":"000000007490","title":"Ricoh Takano Chateau Reissue, White Dial, Stainless Steel Case, with Box and Papers, 17 Jewels, Manual-Wind, Serviced, Released in 1998, USED","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition of 1,960 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reissue of the 1960s Takano Chateau.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was released in 1998 to \u003cstrong\u003ecommemorate the 60th anniversary of Ricoh Elemex Corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eTakano was a domestic manufacturer with technical prowess on par with Seiko and Citizen, but their management deteriorated following damage to their factory caused by the Isewan Typhoon in September 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1962, they were acquired by what is now Ricoh, and the manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003edisappeared from the world after a production period of only 4 years and 11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe dial is white, featuring a simple design with the Takano logo at the 12 o'clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wedge-shaped indices provide a classic atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case and case back are made of stainless steel, and the crystal is mineral glass.\n\u003ch4\u003eOperating Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate clockwise while the crown is in its normal position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and rotate counter-clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand \u003cstrong\u003edoes not stop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease pull the crown out to the correct position.\u003cbr\u003e\nYou will hear a small click.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf the crown is not pulled to the correct position, you will feel resistance when setting the time, so please try pulling the crown again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe strap is a pre-owned original.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe buckle is original and is 15mm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case, crystal, and dial are in beautiful condition with no significant deep scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThis model was originally non-waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be careful to avoid water exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please be mindful of impacts and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189975658801,"sku":"000000007490-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/7_000000007490.jpg?v=1788945449","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007490","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}