Vulcain

Founded in 1858, Vulcain is a historic Swiss watchmaker renowned for pioneering the mechanical alarm wristwatch. Its Cricket movement became a defining achievement, earning the Maison the distinction of “The Watch for Presidents” after Harry S. Truman received one in 1953. Combining technical ingenuity with enduring Swiss craftsmanship, Vulcain continues to celebrate its heritage through distinctive mechanical timepieces and innovative complications.

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A Little Noise? Why Collectors Should Care About the Vulcain Cricket

Few brands can boast a model quite like Vulcain’s Cricket. But this “chirping” timepiece often gets overlooked in the broader category of “Presidential watches.” The Cricket has been a mainstay in the Vulcain catalogue through multiple brand owners for good reason: It is, above all, eminently and uniquely relevant.

By Josh Hendizadeh

Past Master: Guillaume Laidet on Reviving Nivada Grenchen, Excelsior Park, and Vulcain

Today, we chat with the serial entrepreneur who is making a habit of reawakening sleeping giants in the watch world.

By Steven Rogers

Vulcain Nautical Seventies: safe diving

This piece is an almost exact replica of the famous Vulcain Nautical from1970 that was produced in a limited series of 300 pieces. The piece seduced both aficionados of legendary watches and divers as it is a useful tool that is also audible underwater.

By Vincent Daveau

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A Little Noise? Why Collectors Should Care About the Vulcain Cricket

Few brands can boast a model quite like Vulcain’s Cricket. But this “chirping” timepiece often gets overlooked in the broader category of “Presidential watches.” The Cricket has been a mainstay in the Vulcain catalogue through multiple brand owners for good reason: It is, above all, eminently and uniquely relevant.

By Josh Hendizadeh

Past Master: Guillaume Laidet on Reviving Nivada Grenchen, Excelsior Park, and Vulcain

Today, we chat with the serial entrepreneur who is making a habit of reawakening sleeping giants in the watch world.

By Steven Rogers

Vulcain Nautical Seventies: safe diving

This piece is an almost exact replica of the famous Vulcain Nautical from1970 that was produced in a limited series of 300 pieces. The piece seduced both aficionados of legendary watches and divers as it is a useful tool that is also audible underwater.

By Vincent Daveau

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