Vulcain

The Vulcain watch manufacturer was founded in 1858 and is the inventor of the alarm complication for wristwatches. This innovation made the Vulcain watches popular with American presidents starting with Harry S. Truman, earning the brand its reputation as “The Watch for Presidents”.

With more than 150 years of history and innovation, Vulcain perpetuates its historical heritage and unique know-how. The manufacture has a prominent role within the international watchmaking landscape thanks to its high-quality mechanical timepieces manufactured in-house.

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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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