Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Geneva, Mar 20, 2003
LOT 388
Vulcain, "Cricket". Produced in the 1950?s.Fine and unusual,center-seconds, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with alarm.
USD 800 - 900
C. four-body, polished and brushed, the button at 2 is for stopping the alarm when striking, concave lugs. D. two-tone silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals, outer alarm and seconds graduation. "Alpha" radium-coated hands, steel hand with black arrow for the alarm. M. Cal. 12??? rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The Vulcain ?Cricket? wristwatch was produced since 1947. A very popular model, it existed with central and eccentric seconds, with and without calendar. The alarm hammer strikes a steel membrane, as in the ?Golden Voice??lady?s alarm wristwatch launched in 1958, but with an alarm membrane in gold - over which a perforated back lid is pressed.