Vulcain Cricket Vintage Alarm 305001
Vulcain Cricket Vintage Alarm 305001
We’ve always been a huge fan of the alarm complication here at Watch Vault, and perhaps the most famous producers of this complication are JLC with their Memovox, and Vulcain with the Cricket.
Introduced in 1947, it was one of the first serially produced alarm wristwatches and has a fantastic pedigree. The Rolex Day Date is known as the Presidents watch, but in fact the Cricket has been gifted to each US president from Truman to Trump (other than George Bush) so could equally be called the watch of Presidents.
The version we have here dates back to the late 50’s or 60’s, and is simply one of the most stunning vintage wristwatches we’ve held in our hands in quite a while. It features a stunning silvered dial with applied markers showing a lovely, even patina.
This dial is housed in a 33mm gold filled/plated case that presents in very nice condition. There’s some dings and nicks as expected of a 60 year old watch. The plating shows some wear, but is very solid overall.
The cal.120 appears to be in excellent condition. Here’s how the watch works:
·To wind the alarm you rotate the crown clockwise.
·To wind the movement you rotate the crown counter-clockwise.
·To set the time you pull the crown out to the first position and rotate counter-clockwise.
·To set the alarm, with the crown in its 0 position, press the pusher above the crown and then use the crown to set the alarm. Depress the crown again and the watch will run.
The service history is unknown, but it can’t have been too long ago since the last service as it’s keeping time at +11 seconds per day at 319 degrees of amplitude which is outstanding for a watch of this vintage. Alarm is nice and loud.
Comes with the original box, no papers.
This is an outstanding example of a beautiful vintage Cricket.
Brand: Vulcain
Model #: 305001
Year: Circa-60’s
Style: Alarm
Case Material: Stainless Steel/Gold
Case details: 33mm
Movement: Vulcain cal.120 manual wind with alarm
Dial: Silver
Hands: Gold plated
Paraphernalia: Original box
Grading: Excellent vintage condition
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