Having been established back in 1858, Vulcain has been ever since dazzling us with the exquisite works they are able to achieve. The brand is mostly renowned for having invented the alarm complication for wristwatches.
Many of the brand’s customers were and still are important figures like Harry S. Truman, this being the reason behind its distinct nomination – “The Watch for Presidents”. For 2013, Vulcain specialists have decided to re-issue the Nautical Cricket timepiece originating from 1970. The current model is quite a bit larger than its predecessor and further encompasses the fabled Cricket caliber and hesalite crystal. Apart from all these, today’s model looks strikingly similar to the 1970s original version.
The overall design and features were left virtually untouched. It now measures 42 mm in diameter though, while the 316L steel case is 17.6 mm thick. This particularly high thickness ensures enough resonance chamber for the alarm. Found in the center of the dial, the shaded rings are mainly usable for calculating decompression whilst diving. The piece is reportedly available in black, tied to a gorgeous orange strap.
The original of the original, the Vulcain Cricket series, was actually introduced to the public back in 1961. It boasted with great innovation factor and was suitable for dives of up to 300 meters. The alarm was even audible underwater, which is not a feature to find on today’s timepieces. Furthermore, as the 1970s came, an upgraded model of the Vulcain Nautical Cricket had arrived, which in turn serves as design host to our today’s watch.
In technical terms, the Vulcain Nautical Cricket 1970 Heritage Watch houses a hand-wound caliber, movement that works at 18,000 vibrations per minute (or 2.5 Hz) and alarm that sounds for 15 to 20 minutes.
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