Vulcain - Cricket 1st generation - Men - 1900-1949
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Vulcain Cricket (First Generation), 34 mm stainless steel case, manual-wind mechanical alarm movement, white dial, leather strap, in good condition with visible signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
Offered is a vintage first-generation Vulcain Cricket, the world’s first serially produced alarm wristwatch, dating from the 1940s–1950s. The Vulcain Cricket is an icon of Swiss watchmaking history and famously known as “The Watch of Presidents” due to its use by several U.S. presidents.
This early example features the classic hand-wound mechanical alarm movement, producing the distinctive and powerful “cricket” alarm sound that made the model legendary.
The watch is in good condition considering its age, with honest signs of wear consistent with a true vintage timepiece. Importantly, all parts are original, and both the timekeeping and alarm functions operate correctly.
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Condition
• Case: Good vintage condition, unpolished appearance
• Dial: Original, with natural aging consistent with age
• Movement: Hand-wound mechanical alarm – fully functional
• Alarm: Working correctly
• Authenticity: All original parts
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Specifications
• Brand: Vulcain
• Model: Cricket (First Generation)
• Period: 1940s–1950s
• Case Diameter: 34 mm
• Movement: Manual wind mechanical alarm
• Functions: Time, alarm
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Included
Watch only
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Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a first-generation Vulcain Cricket, a cornerstone of horological history and the first true alarm wristwatch. A fully original and functional example like this is increasingly hard to find and highly collectible.
Offered is a vintage first-generation Vulcain Cricket, the world’s first serially produced alarm wristwatch, dating from the 1940s–1950s. The Vulcain Cricket is an icon of Swiss watchmaking history and famously known as “The Watch of Presidents” due to its use by several U.S. presidents.
This early example features the classic hand-wound mechanical alarm movement, producing the distinctive and powerful “cricket” alarm sound that made the model legendary.
The watch is in good condition considering its age, with honest signs of wear consistent with a true vintage timepiece. Importantly, all parts are original, and both the timekeeping and alarm functions operate correctly.
⸻
Condition
• Case: Good vintage condition, unpolished appearance
• Dial: Original, with natural aging consistent with age
• Movement: Hand-wound mechanical alarm – fully functional
• Alarm: Working correctly
• Authenticity: All original parts
⸻
Specifications
• Brand: Vulcain
• Model: Cricket (First Generation)
• Period: 1940s–1950s
• Case Diameter: 34 mm
• Movement: Manual wind mechanical alarm
• Functions: Time, alarm
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Included
Watch only
⸻
Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a first-generation Vulcain Cricket, a cornerstone of horological history and the first true alarm wristwatch. A fully original and functional example like this is increasingly hard to find and highly collectible.
Details
Brand
Vulcain
Gender
Men
Model
Cricket 1st generation
Band material
Leather
Shipped Insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1900-1949
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
White
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
34 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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