Seller: forca_barca
(138)100.0%,
Object Location:Enola, Pennsylvania, US, Shipment To: United States,
Object Number:178288094304
Vintage Vulcain Cricket Mechanical Alarm Watch, Swiss Manual Wind, C. 50s-60s Swiss-made Vulcain Cricket. Alarm function operates. Hands and markers remain original and present well. Case shows honest wear and light scratches consistent with age. Up for sale is a classic Vulcain Cricket, one of the most iconic mechanical alarm wristwatches ever produced. Known as the “President’s Watch,” the Cricket earned its reputation after being worn by numerous U.S. Presidents and remains one of the most important alarm watches in horological history.This example features a clean silver-white dial with applied Arabic numerals, the original “Vulcain Cricket” signature, blued alarm hand, and the distinctive dual-crown configuration that made the Cricket famous. The mechanical alarm functions by vibrating a membrane inside the case, producing the signature “cricket” sound.The watch has a timeless mid-century design that wears beautifully today.Features:* Swiss-made Vulcain Cricket* Manual wind mechanical movement* Mechanical alarm complication* Silver/white dial* Applied Arabic numerals* Blued alarm-setting hand* Two-crown configuration* Stainless steel case back* Acrylic crystal* Black leather strap (used)Condition:The watch is in very good vintage condition for its age.* Dial is clean with attractive vintage patina.* Hands and markers remain original and present well.* Case shows honest wear and light scratches consistent with age.* Crystal has light signs of use.* Stainless steel case back is clean with normal wear.* Leather strap shows wear and may eventually benefit from replacement.Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.Mechanical Condition:* Running and keeping time.* Alarm function operates.* As with any vintage mechanical watch, long-term accuracy and water resistance are not guaranteed unless otherwise stated.