Vulcain Cricket-Nautical S 2321 A

iconic alarm diver - outstanding condition - super rare

Vulcain Cricket-Nautical S 2321 A - 1960s diver with alarm function
1960s diver with alarm function
perfectly preserved dial with original lume
rotatable disc with decompression table
crisp case with intact bevels
red alarm hand
double crowns and the hatched pattern typical for diver's watches
deep engravings on the back
sporty and elegant look on the wrist

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Description
The Vulcain Cricket Nautical is a special diver's watch from the 1960s that is known for its mechanical alarm function. The so-called "Cricket" alarm produces an unmistakable sound. It was used for reminding divers of their time to begin returning to the surface and also was described in advertising as a way for divers to communicate with each other while underwater.

The name of the watch comes from the cricket itself. The small animal manages to draw the attention of its conspecifics to its territory by chirping over several metres. Robert Ditisheim, the inventor of the Vulcain Cricket, modelled himself on the cricket and designed a mechanical wristwatch that produces a loud rattling sound. The water resistance of the Cricket Nautical was also remarkable: at 300 metres, it was even higher than some of the Rolex counterparts of the time.

The way the Vulcain Cricket Nautical works is quite unique. If you turn the main crown forwards, the alarm (the alarm spring) is wound. Turning the same crown in the opposite direction winds the watch. Pressing the upper pusher pulls out the main crown to set the alarm. If the main crown is pulled out by hand, it can be used to set the main hands.

Condition description
Dial: excellent condition - no spots, scratches or similar - 100% intact and original luminous material with brownish patina.

Case: virtually no signs of wear - sharp lugs, intact bevels - deep engravings on the case back - diver's crowns with typical hatching pattern.

Movement: manual-wound calibre Vulcain 120 - values on the timegrapher: rate: +1s/day, amplitude: 324, beat error: 0.0.

Summing-Up
Because only a few examples of the Vintage Vulcain Cricket Nautical exist, this watch is relatively unknown among collectors. The outstanding condition of this example makes it even rarer.

Int.Exe.: 75220
Features

Manufacturer: Vulcain

Model: Cricket-Nautical

Reference: S 2321 A

Functions: alarm - central second - hour and minute - rotating bezel

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: grey

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 42mm

Height: 17mm

Caliber name: Vulcain 120

Movement type: manual wound

Year of Manufacture: 1965

Stock No.: PTV2001

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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