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Vulcain Cricket President 42mm Version Complete set
PRICE: $5,300 for a FTF in the GTA or plus insured shipping…
TRADE: Straight Sale on this one
BRAND: Vulcain
SERIES: Cricket
MODEL: President
REFERENCE: 110151.281LF
MOVEMENT: In house V-11
YEAR of PRODUCTION: 2019
BOX: Yes
Papers: Yes
During the Baselworld 2011, the Swiss-based manufacturer presented a beautiful alarm watch that featured a nicely done automatic movement combined with an understated design of its compact body and beautiful case. While still looking similar to the older version, this 2013 Vulcain 50s President’s Watch (ref. 110151.281LF) comes powered by a different movement that features manual winding but is as easy to operate as the 2011 model.
Sporting a twin-barrel energy storage system and beating at just 18,000 vph, the Cricket V-11 caliber is only good for some 42 hours after being fully wound, but that’s only because the spring barrels are separated in order to supply energy both for the main time display and for the alarm module.
The movement may look somewhat archaic, especially if you compare it to the most recent breed of high-tech beasts. However, you should take into account the fact that it was introduced back in 1947 when Europe was still struggling to adapt to the new situation after the Great War and the United States experienced a period of unprecedented growth.
Although these days, when almost every human being on this planet has at least a dumb phone with multiple alarms that can be set for different times of day and different days of the week, a mechanical alarm watch is nothing but a nice toy, it is nice to know that alarm will ring for at least 20 seconds guaranteeing that you will wake up even if a solar flare or a man-made electromagnetic pulse burns out every single computer chip in the vicinity.
ITEM CONDITION: This watch is in great (near mint to mint) condition, apparently not worn at all by the original owner. Some stickers still on the watch.
CASE SIZE: 42mm
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
BRACELET SIZE: 21mm
CASE BACK: Stainless steel with Glass Porthole
BRACELET MATERIAL: Alligator strap with OEM deployment buckle
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The watch. All boxes and papers as bought new from the AD
OTHER COMMENTS: A rare and unique watch in this size case.
The watch is running as expected. Times very well.
Pictures:
PRICE: $5,300 for a FTF in the GTA or plus insured shipping…
TRADE: Straight Sale on this one
BRAND: Vulcain
SERIES: Cricket
MODEL: President
REFERENCE: 110151.281LF
MOVEMENT: In house V-11
YEAR of PRODUCTION: 2019
BOX: Yes
Papers: Yes
During the Baselworld 2011, the Swiss-based manufacturer presented a beautiful alarm watch that featured a nicely done automatic movement combined with an understated design of its compact body and beautiful case. While still looking similar to the older version, this 2013 Vulcain 50s President’s Watch (ref. 110151.281LF) comes powered by a different movement that features manual winding but is as easy to operate as the 2011 model.
Sporting a twin-barrel energy storage system and beating at just 18,000 vph, the Cricket V-11 caliber is only good for some 42 hours after being fully wound, but that’s only because the spring barrels are separated in order to supply energy both for the main time display and for the alarm module.
The movement may look somewhat archaic, especially if you compare it to the most recent breed of high-tech beasts. However, you should take into account the fact that it was introduced back in 1947 when Europe was still struggling to adapt to the new situation after the Great War and the United States experienced a period of unprecedented growth.
Although these days, when almost every human being on this planet has at least a dumb phone with multiple alarms that can be set for different times of day and different days of the week, a mechanical alarm watch is nothing but a nice toy, it is nice to know that alarm will ring for at least 20 seconds guaranteeing that you will wake up even if a solar flare or a man-made electromagnetic pulse burns out every single computer chip in the vicinity.
ITEM CONDITION: This watch is in great (near mint to mint) condition, apparently not worn at all by the original owner. Some stickers still on the watch.
CASE SIZE: 42mm
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
BRACELET SIZE: 21mm
CASE BACK: Stainless steel with Glass Porthole
BRACELET MATERIAL: Alligator strap with OEM deployment buckle
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The watch. All boxes and papers as bought new from the AD
OTHER COMMENTS: A rare and unique watch in this size case.
The watch is running as expected. Times very well.
Pictures: