May 04, 2012, 12:04
Paul GrantNeed help in identifying a vintage wristwatch "Rima?"
Here is an old watch that has seen better days and is clearly not in the best of shape. I have tried but am unable to identify the make and model as there are no identifying marks on it at all. The back is bare except for a serial number etched onto it. There appears to be two windows just below the "12", which I am guessing would be the 'day' and 'date.' Aside from the knob at the 3 o'clock position, there are two knob stubs- one just below the 9, and another at the 10 o'clock position.
Can anyone identify this?
Paul
May 04, 2012, 15:57
William ThomasWe need to see the movement if it's still recognizable!
May 04, 2012, 22:30
Ernest C. BarnesLooks like it was dug up in the Ukraine.

May 04, 2012, 23:38
Paul GrantWilliam, I carefully removed the clock from the housing and saw it was a Rima watch. I went online and tried to research that company but could not find anything of substance. Are they still in business? Does anyone have background on Rima?
Ernest, right idea, but this watch was found in the debris of a WWII military plane crash. Researching next of kin now.
Paul
May 11, 2012, 12:45
William ThomasI will see what I can find out about this. Thanks for the movement photo.
May 14, 2012, 19:56
William ThomasCan you get me the diameter?
June 04, 2012, 02:02
Andy SchwartzI just sold a rima chrono for 300. Many of them around, not many nice ones left.
A Swiss name that was distributed from Los Angeles during the height of the studio days, “Rima” made quite a little name for itself before disappearing from the fashion scene in the mid ‘60s. Known for its “coral” or “rose” gold case with gems for the ladies and classic Deco styles for men, Rima never chose to relinquish its love affair with the ‘30s. While it was later eclipsed by such titans as Hamilton and Waltham, Rima found a niche among the fashion conscious and cocktail set.
June 05, 2012, 12:55
Paul GrantThank you for the brief history, Andy. It is difficult to find much on Rima.
June 29, 2012, 09:24
Francis BowmanPaul Rima had 7 different calibre movements or Ligne.....i do think that i have one of these in my collection some wheres, but do not think it is the same as yours. If u are out to fix it, i have the stem and balace staff for it... Francis