As promised, there is a lot to catch-up on since I have started to post again and I do have a few neo-vintage Richeville’s up my sleeve, so let’s start today with the 2510. If I’m not mistaken, the 2510 was the first Richeville release from the 1990s, resurrecting the somewhat odd name “Richeville” that had a collection in the 1960s.
The Richeville from the 1960s was a classic round dress watch, partially with Chronometer certification and positioned more upmarket than the normal Gyromatics. The Richeville 2510 completely broke with that heritage. I always loved the Richeville 2520 with its stepped case and clean, small seconds, no-date dials, hence I was never really on the hunt for the 2510. Most are available in bi-color or solid gold, neither a good option for either personal taste or price level.
When I then saw this steel-only Richeville 2510 is excellent condition with the very nice Roman dial at a super price, I could not resist but picking it up for my collection. And I’m glad I did. The rectangular case is slightly curved with short lugs, which gives it a good presence on the wrist.
The automatic caliber on the 2510 is still ETA-based, only with the 2520, GP switched to the newly developed in-house Caliber GP 3000. All 3 hands are blued steel and match very well with the classic look of the Roman numerals. Date at 6 is not my favourite feature, but here it has been integrated quite well. So in summary, if you can find it in steel, it is a great entry watch for lovers of rectangular watch cases.
Stay tuned for more neo-vintage Richeville’s coming soon…
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As promised, there is a lot to catch-up on since I have started to post again and I do have a few neo-vintage Richeville’s up my sleeve, so let’s start today with the 2510. If I’m not mistaken, the 2510 was the first Richeville release from the 1990s, resurrecting the somewhat odd name “Richeville” that had a collection in the 1960s.
The Richeville from the 1960s was a classic round dress watch, partially with Chronometer certification and positioned more upmarket than the normal Gyromatics. The Richeville 2510 completely broke with that heritage. I always loved the Richeville 2520 with its stepped case and clean, small seconds, no-date dials, hence I was never really on the hunt for the 2510. Most are available in bi-color or solid gold, neither a good option for either personal taste or price level.
When I then saw this steel-only Richeville 2510 is excellent condition with the very nice Roman dial at a super price, I could not resist but picking it up for my collection. And I’m glad I did. The rectangular case is slightly curved with short lugs, which gives it a good presence on the wrist.
The automatic caliber on the 2510 is still ETA-based, only with the 2520, GP switched to the newly developed in-house Caliber GP 3000. All 3 hands are blued steel and match very well with the classic look of the Roman numerals. Date at 6 is not my favourite feature, but here it has been integrated quite well. So in summary, if you can find it in steel, it is a great entry watch for lovers of rectangular watch cases.
Stay tuned for more neo-vintage Richeville’s coming soon…
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