Vulcain is, without a doubt, a brand with quite some prestige and deep historical background. Mostly known for its alarm watches and dedicated in-house movements, the brand has been for the past years a sort of sleeping beauty. But it has recently been awakened and seems to be back into action, with a focus on […]
The dive watch has been the go-to choice for many watch enthusiasts and collectors for decades already, ever since the likes of Blancpain and Rolex broke new waters in the 1950s and determined the standards for modern dive watches. Through innovation and technology, the dive watch has become a staple in any watch collection, mostly […]
The dive watch has been the go-to choice for many watch enthusiasts and collectors for decades already, ever since the likes of Blancpain and Rolex broke new waters in the 1950s and determined the standards for modern dive watches. Through innovation and technology, the dive watch has become a staple in any watch collection, mostly […]
The Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38 is a reissue of their ’60s “sport chic” diver It is 1mm larger in diameter, but remains a faithful recreation Two dial colours: brushed blue and matte black The 1960s are the quintessential era of the dive watch. With new patents and inventions arising in the early 1950s, many more brands … Continued
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When the name Vulcain comes into the conversation, your brain should (rightfully) have something very special in mind… A watch that has forged the brand’s success since 1947, a watch with a complication that is still a rare gem of the industry. I am, of course, talking about the Cricket alarm watch, the same complication […]
Although it was a trend that started more than ten years ago, who would have imagined that re-editions of glorious models of the past and vintage-inspired watches would still be a hot topic in 2022? But it is a reality: retro-styled watches, vintage reissues and old-school design language are still staples in brand collections across […]
One of the most popular categories of watches in recent years is the revival watch. Bringing back a historic model and paying tribute in a very faithful manner can result in truly cool watches. And it’s not something done only by mainstream manufacturers like Longines or Tissot, but also by smaller, lesser-known manufacturers. And it […]
As the first mechanical alarm wristwatch and a watch that graced the wrists of presidents since 1953 – the Vulcain Cricket was always a great vintage proposition (read an overview of the Cricket and its history here). For 2022, however, Vulcain is releasing two model lines across two sizes that will continue the Cricket’s legacy, … Continued
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It seems that Guillaume Laidet is on a mission to revive glorious historic names… Hidden gems of watchmaking history, names that have fallen into industrial oblivion, but that haven’t been forgotten by watch enthusiasts. Following the revival of Nivada Grenchen and Excelsior Park, the young watchmaking entrepreneur is now turning his attention to yet another […]
Once Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States, he will receive a Vulcain Cricket, reports Bloomberg, continuing a practice that began with Harry Truman. The ailing Swiss watchmaker has gifted its signature alarm wristwatch to almost every U.S. President since Truman, though only Eisenhower and Johnson were ever spotted with one in public. President Barack […]