1950's Vulcain Cricket Vintage Mens "Watch of Presidents" - 18K Gold Wittnauer Dial: Gloss black with silver

Dial: Gloss black with silver inner bezel

and collectors are beginning to recognize it accordingly

Described by a member of the watch media as the greatest technical advancement in self-winding watches in 30 years when it was introduced

blue / turquoise with white gold baton indices

Note that the fully recessed crown makes the watch a bit difficult to wind

1950's Vulcain Cricket Vintage Mens "Watch of Presidents" - 18K Gold Wittnauer Dial: Gloss black with silverToday's offering showcases this wonderful 1950's Vulcain Cricket in 18K gold. Though today it's not usually considered the most famous vintage alarm watch, often ceding that title to the Memovox, the Cricket stands is the true OG alarm. More respectfully, it stands as a paragon of horological innovation, being the first wristwatch to incorporate a ringing mechanical alarm function and is appreciated by educated collectors for its pioneering technology