TRADITION AND TRENDS

The brand based in Le Locle has been active since 1858 in the creation of exceptional watches, consistently offering timepieces meeting the varying demands of the successive eras it has crossed. Innovating in order to offer products with a future; exploring the rich history of Vulcain so as to perpetuate its expertise and reveal its original character: such are the fundamental principles guiding the daily endeavours of the watchmakers within the Manufacture.

In addition to the legendary Cricket alarm calibre, the Manufacture has succeeded in establishing its stature by offering models combining classicism and slenderness, in harmony with its fabulous history.

Nonetheless, Vulcain has decided this year to opt for a deliberately daring approach by introducing a range of colourful models naturally mingling tradition with trends.

The most representative example of this new attitude is the extension of the 50s Presidents’ Watch Manual featuring new raspberry and tobacco-toned dials. Driven by the same concern for details, the Louisiana alligator leather straps – whether shiny raspberry, pearly brown, matt black or chestnut brown with hazelnut-brown spaces between the scales – have been specially selected to make a perfect match with the dial. These timepieces featuring a blend of classical and modern elements are equipped with the emblematic manually-wound Vulcain alarm movement and are available in gem-set or non-set versions.

2014 also spells a return to ladies’ models for Vulcain. Harking back to the 1920s, when the Manufacture produced various models with this clientele in mind, the brand has decided to turn the spotlight on women by offering the First Lady Automatic, a new classic range in refined, feminine colours, including occasionally unexpected variations such as the chocolate or ivory-toned models.

This colourful trend is also showcased in the Aviator Instrument Chronograph from the 2014 men’s collection, as well as in the latest version of its legendary Nautical Seventies, developed for the Vulcain Trophy 2014 and offered in 35-piece limited series.

While the Manufacture from Le Locle has thus clearly demonstrated a resolutely bold, fresh approach over the first half of 2014, it has not played all its cards yet and is preparing a few surprises for the latter part of the year!