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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 327

Vulcain, Cricket, U.S. Patent, 1950's. Fine and unusual, center second, stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch with alarm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 992

C. three body, polished, satined, the button near the winding-crown is for stopping the alarm when striking. D. two-tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer fifth of second and twelve times fifty graduations. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, two spring-barrels for watchwork and alarm, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-6-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The Vulcain Cricket wristwatch was made from 1947 onwards. The Cricket existed with central and eccentric second 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.