Ricoh Cal 580 'Riquartz' movement

[JamesRoss]

Hi

Just started looking at my Dad's old Riquartz. Cal 580 5 jewel quartz. He passed away 7 years ago. He got the watch around 1980. It's been sat idle for that time. When he last wore it I remember him complaining the day/date stopped working.

I put a new battery in today. The watch "goes" but indeed the day date is stuck. If If I  fiddle with the crown I can  move the day... but it will not move the date... and both stay stubbornly still despite moving the hands through 24 hours +.

The "seconds zero" function with the inset button at "2 o'clock" sort of works... however the seconds hand moves to the 1 o'clock position... and stops.

Is it possible to get a replacement movement... or is there a chance this is repairable?

Thanks!

[JamesRoss]

To be specific....I'm trying to find some schematics for the movement. For example it is not easy to see how to remove the winder stem. Basic stuff I know... but if I can get the movement out and remove the dial I can do some gentle investigation. 

I think at some point dad probably took it to an inexpert watch repair shop to change the battery and someone did something clumsy and that may me the cause of the woes.

James

[JamesRoss]

To be specific....I'm trying to find some schematics or service manual for the movement. For example it is not easy to see how to remove the winder stem. Basic stuff I know... but if I can get the movement out and remove the dial I can do some gentle investigation. 

Apparently there is a hole in the pcb with a release button within... I will try to find this.

The service manual is available from the AWCI... however... I don't think at this point $150 membership to get access is an option for me!

I think at some point dad probably took it to an inexpert watch repair shop to change the battery and someone did something clumsy and that may be the cause of the woes.

James

[JamesRoss]

Slightly over exposed photo... but no sign of a release /hole. I can see from this macro image everything looks a bit gungy.. and it also looks as though someone has "had a go" at removing screws with blunt screwdrivers...

[VWatchie]

This could possibly be the setting lever release button as it looks countersink and sits near the stem. Push it gently and if it flexes somewhat I think we can be pretty sure. If that's the case, pull the crown out to its setting position. Then push the button while trying to pull the stem out. Don't use force!

I made a small effort trying to find some documentation for this movement but no luck.

[JamesRoss]

Thanks VWatchie!

I will give it a go!

J

[JohnR725]

You either have to join a new Association or find a friend? We need somebody who's a member of AWCI and they can download the tech sheet and the parts list.  the second link has the parts list.

https://www.awci.com/member-center/technical-guides-references/ricoh/page/2/

http://cgi.julesborel.com/cgi-bin/matcgi2?ref=RIC_580A

 

[JamesRoss]

Thanks John... awesome.

Yes... I think finding a friend who's AWCI would be very helpful.

Really useful to know the parts may be available.

Thank you!