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Vulcain
Vulcain is a Swiss watch brand founded in 1858 in La Chaux-de-Fonds by the Ditisheim brothers, known for their precision timepieces and innovative spirit. The company became world-famous in 1947 with the introduction of the Cricket, the first wristwatch equipped with a mechanical alarm loud enough to be heard clearly, thanks to its patented alarm mechanism. The Cricket quickly gained prestige, earning the nickname “The President’s Watch” after being worn by U.S. Presidents such as Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Lyndon Johnson. Throughout the mid-20th century, Vulcain was celebrated for its technical achievements, especially in alarm watches, diving watches, and chronographs. Despite facing difficulties during the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s, the brand survived and later revived its heritage models, continuing to specialize in mechanical alarm watches. Today, Vulcain remains an emblem of traditional Swiss watchmaking, blending historical significance with modern craftsmanship, and its Cricket continues to be a symbol of mechanical ingenuity and political legacy.
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| Brand: | Vulcain |
| Model: | Centenary |
| Movement: | Automatic |
| Functions: | Hours, Minutes |
| Dial: | Guilloche dial, dauphine hands |
| Case Size: | 34mm (lug-to-lug: 36mm; strap width: 17mm; thickness: 8mm) |
| Crystal: | Plexiglass |
| Bracelet: | Leather strap |
| Year: | 1960 |
| Box & Papers: | None |
