1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*
1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*

1960s Vulcain ”Cricket” with original box, buckle and strap. Near NOS. *SERVICED*

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The Watch

Ever since President Harry Truman wore one during his time in office, the Vulcain Cricket has graced plenty of presidential wrists. Almost every single President in the past 60-odd years has received a Vulcain Cricket for their inauguration or as a special post-Presidency gift.

Vulcain introduced the Cricket in 1947—the first alarm wristwatch of its kind. While not technically the first alarm watch to the market, the Cricket was certainly the loudest. It was the product of a separate caseback to allow the alarm function to ring loud and clear with a sound not unlike the chirp of a cricket. It’s been the company’s flagship model ever since.

The Cricket that started the whole “President’s watch” business belonged to President Harry Truman. He received his Cricket as a gift from the White House Press Photographer’s Association in 1953, and of all his watches, this is the one he is most closely associated with. His successor, President Dwight Eisenhower, also sported a Vulcain Cricket well before he took the office. He even inspired a Vulcain advertising campaign touting the connection. President Lyndon Johnson, however, was probably the biggest Vulcain fan of any US President. He gave away plenty of Crickets as gifts, Vulcain even has a letter of thanks from Johnson stating that he felt “somewhat less than dressed without it.” Same goes for Richard Nixon, who received a Cricket from after a speaking in front of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Since then, Vulcain has gifted most presidents of the US.

  

Specific Information

Object nr: 346

Brand: Vulcain 

Model: Cricket

Reference: S-2322 A

Year: 1960’s

Movement: cal. Vulcain 120 (made 1947 to 1963). U.S PAT. 2554402, 2568795, 2644294. D.B.P 920958.

Material: Stainless steel

Crown: Original crown

Dimensions: 35mm without crown

Strap/Bracelet: Black leather strap (Ostrich) is on the watch at the moment. Original ”Vulcain” marked lizard is included.

Box/Papers: Yes, original ”Grand Prix” box is included.

Serviced: Serviced and under warranty until 2024-03-01

 

The Condition

Ever heard: ”No words needed!”? Probably you have. But, I bet that you never have heard the true meaning of the words - but now you got! There is no words needed to describe this near NOS Vulcain ”Cricket” - just look at the photos.

But If you want our words, here you go:

This Vulcain ”Cricket” is near NOS. The original box is there and so is the original leather strap (lizard) and the original buckle. Even the original hangtag (S 2322) is there AND the plastic sticker is still at the caseback. Did we say that the crown is Vulcain signed and original?

The dial is flawless with just small signs of ageing. It really is as good as it looks it the pictures. The case got some thin, thin signs but very light. We hope that the amazing lines and chamfers at the case is clear in our photos. This really is amazing!!

The movement is professional serviced and ready to be used for many years. 

Sold as "serviced”! Warranty until 2024-03-01


The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!