{"id":27598,"date":"2026-09-21T10:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lemuseonline.com\/luxury-watch-brands\/vulcain\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T08:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:29:03","slug":"vulcain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lemuseonline.com\/en\/luxury-watch-brands\/vulcain\/","title":{"rendered":"Vulcain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The mechanical alarm watch that made history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1858 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Vulcain is a historic watchmaking Maison known for technical innovation and for introducing the first truly functional mechanical alarm wristwatch. This patent, called the Cricket, made Vulcain famous worldwide and particularly popular among heads of state and American Presidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201cPresident\u2019s Watch\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vulcain Cricket, launched in 1947, became famous as \u201cThe Watch for Presidents\u201d because it was worn (and often gifted) to US Presidents such as Truman, Eisenhower, Johnson, and Nixon. It was chosen for its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loud and audible alarm function, perfect for travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical reliability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sobriety and distinctive elegance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the Cricket, Vulcain produced other notable models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nautical Cricket: a diving watch with alarm and resonant case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronograph Cricket: with additional complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress watches from the \u201950s\u2013\u201960s: elegant, automatic, and often in gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sport and GMT models: designed for travelers and professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose a vintage Vulcain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vintage Vulcain is perfect for those looking for a functional, rare, and historically significant watch. Compared to other prestigious brands, Vulcain offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-house movements with unique alarm complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing collector\u2019s value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classic and harmonious design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare combination of aesthetics and utility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most sought-after models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cricket from the \u201950s\u2013\u201970s (steel or gold)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nautical Cricket ref. S 2320 A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulcain chronographs with two or three counters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customized models with presidential or commemorative engravings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover more about Vulcain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brand has been relaunched with new versions of the Cricket and heritage models. Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulcain.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulcain website<\/a> or follow the brand on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vulcain.watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> to stay updated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mechanical alarm watch that made history Founded in 1858 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Vulcain is a historic watchmaking Maison known for technical innovation and for introducing the first truly functional mechanical alarm wristwatch. This patent, called the Cricket, made Vulcain famous worldwide and particularly popular among heads of state and American Presidents. 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