VULCAIN

VULCAIN, SWITZERLAND, REF. 100107.024, CRICKET NAUTICAL, NEW OLD STOCK, STAINLESS STEEL
A fine, limited, discontinued, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with decompression tables and alarm
Brand: Vulcain, switzerland
Model: Cricket Nautical
Limited Ed.: 0399/1961
Reference: 100107.024
Year: circa 2012
Caliber: V10, 17 jewels
Bracelet: rubber with a stainless steel Vulcain buckle
Diameter: 42
Signature: dial, case and movement
Accesories: original fitted box, blank warranty and instruction booklets
Provenance:
Property of a Swiss Gentleman

Grading System: AA (Very good)
Case: 1-8 (As new , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 1-01 (As new , HANDS Original)
Movement: 1* (As new , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)

HKD: 13,000 - 21,700
USD: 1,700 - 2,800
EUR: 1,550 - 2,600

Modern interpretation of the 1961 “classic” with mechanical alarm and decompression stop calculator.

The “Nautical-Cricket” was introduced in 1961 as a true diving instrument, taking the functionality of the mechanical alarm a step further with the addition of decompression tables built into the dial. It was designed with the help of diver Hannes Keller who, at the time, held the record for the deepest dive (222 metres).

The 16 holes in the case-back allow the alarm to be audible even at these depths. All this was done to minimise the risk to the diver who did not have access to the types of dive computers that their contemporaries enjoy today.

Size: 42
Signature: dial, case and movement