Vulcain

Vulcain Brings Back the Grand Prix Model in 39mm

The 1960s were a particularly successful decade for the Swiss brand Vulcain. Its Cricket alarm watch, first introduced in 1947, has become synonymous with “the Presidents watch. In 1961, it also launched its first divers watch, the Nautical, which also became an instant hit. The new Vulcain Grand Prix 39mm also harks back to the...

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Feb 15, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Vulcain Releases SkinDiver Nautique Salmon Dial

In January 2023 Vulcain introduced the SkinDiver, a beautifully retro-styled diver’s watch with a distinct yet elegant 60’s charisma. Now, the Swiss tradition brand releases the SkinDiver Nautique Salmon Dial, limited to just 50 pieces. Its vibrant watch face with Superluminova indexes is framed by a jet black ceramic bezel. The stainless steel 316L case...

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May 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Back From the Seventies: Vulcain Drops Five New Chronographs

The name Vulcain is mainly associated with the legendary Cricket, an alarm watch that was introduced in 1947 and made history as the “President’s Watch” on the wrists of many US presidents. Now the traditional Swiss brand is giving new life to a chronograph from its archives, dubbed the Chronographs 1970’s. The 316L stainless steel...

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Apr 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Vintage Diving: Meet the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38mm

Symbolizing robustness, discovery, and adventure, diver’s watches make a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. Combining high functionality with cool style, it is not a surprise that this genre ranks among the most sought-after timepieces, proven by the plethora of diver’s watches available on the market. In light...

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Jan 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Wake-Up Call: Five Watches With Mechanical Alarms

They’re not as sexy as tourbillons or as impressively complicated as perpetual calendars, but mechanical alarm watches possess one of the more useful complications for a weary traveler or an overworked executive needing a reminder about that big board meeting. In a way, it’s curious that more watch brands haven’t embraced them. Here are five that are on the market now.

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Nov 22, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Vulcain 50s Presidents’ Watch

Historical Swiss watchmaker Vulcain isn’t a watch brand that finds itself in the thick of the conversation among U.S. collectors these days, but with its 2021 debut at WatchTime New York 2021, that is likely to change. The event, taking place this weekend at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from Friday October 22 to 24, has long...

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Oct 20, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox

This year at SIHH, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced the Polaris collection, basing a series of new models on the iconic 1968 Polaris Memovox (picture below via Analog/Shift). This vintage model is arguably the most famous of the brand’s alarm watches, but it came standing on the shoulders of at least four other significant vintage models. The first...

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Mar 11, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Vulcain Cricket ‘50s President Watch

In a world of so many watch options, there is but a single timepiece that has been worn by nearly every U.S. president for almost 70 years. No, not the Rolex Day-Date, but instead the famed alarm watch, the Vulcain Cricket. We compare the original watch with its modern version.

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Dec 11, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

High-Mech vs. High-Tech: Watch Insider Presents Six Mechanical Smartwatches

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Dec 31, 2015 by Alexander Linz