Condition is Pre-owned - please see pictures for more details.  Pictures are part of the description, so please pay close attention. 

Condition note: I had it serviced and it is keeping time, but occasionally it will stop (perhaps when trying to push date over) - it will resume when reset time and/or give it a gentle shake.  Winding movement from crown is very stiff - instead I wind using the autowind (gently shaking/rotating for power).  Sets time fine.

INCREDIBLY RARE BLACK GILT DIAL - the writing is reflective on the dial

Black Dial in stainless steel case

Ref 8445 - THIS IS THE ONLY BLACK DIAL RICHEVILLE documented and likely only 5000 total (white/silver dial) of this model made in stainless

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN SOMETHING TRULY RARE - MAYBE ONE-OF-A-KIND - A TRUE UNICORN

Comes on vintage crocodile strap pictured

READY TO WEAR!  RUNNING AND KEEPING TIME.  This is from my personal collection and I have worn it a number of days and it runs and keeps time (to a loose vintage standard - meaning vintage watches can run +/- 2 minutes a day - anything more I notice and specify a condition note); however this is a 50+ year old vintage watch, all vintage watches are sold AS IS - AS FOUND - NO WARRANTIES, EVEN IF SERVICED.

This is a vintage used watch.  It has lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless.  If you want a flawless, new watch, please do not bid.  If you want a piece of history in the form of a nice vintage piece, then this may be right for you.

I am only selling it to finance other projects.  It deserves to be worn and enjoyed.

I am liquidating a large part of my collection, so PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE VINTAGE WATCHES.  Feel free to check back every week - I will be listing more each Sunday and Tuesday night.