Cricket Nautical was the result of research by 3 experts who combined their knowledge and experience and worked with Manufacture Vulcain to develop the first diving watch to incorporate a system for determining no-decompression dive time directly into the dial, as well as an alarm to signal to the diver that it is time to return to the surface.
In 1961, Vulcain was the only watch manufacturer to offer a diving watch equipped with an underwater alarm – in other words, an alarm that could be heard underwater. Thanks to its triple case, which acted as a resonance chamber, Cricket Nautical reliably signalled when it was time to return to the surface. Its functions will appeal to purists among diving enthusiasts and those who favour mental arithmetic and tables. Vintage watch enthusiasts will appreciate its distinctive aesthetics.
Like its predecessor, Cricket Nautical stands out for its substantial dimensions for its time. Its 42 mm diameter makes the watch easier to use and the dial easier to read underwater. Two overlapping dials are used to determine decompression times: one fixed and one rotating, adjustable using a dedicated crown at 4 o’clock. Depending on the dive duration and depth set on the dials, a rectangular aperture displays the stop times required at the typical depths of 9, 6 and 3 metres when ascending to the surface after a longer dive.
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| Brand | Vulcain |
| Gender | Male |
| Style | Dive |
| Origin | Swiss |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
| Waterproof | 300 m |
| Movement | Hand Wind |
| Caliber | Vulcain Cricket V10 |
| Movement accuracy in seconds | ±15 s / day |
Power Reserve ![]() |
52 hodin |
| Case size | 42 mm |
Lug-to-lug: ![]() |
51 mm |
| Case height | 17,3 mm |
| Case shape | Round |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Case color | Silver |
| Crystal material | Sapphire |
| Dial | Analog |
| Dial color | Black |
Transparent Case ![]() |
No |
Threaded lid ![]() |
Yes |
| Strap Width | 22 mm |
| Date | No |
Rotating bezel ![]() |
Internal bezel |
| Functions | Screw-on crown |
Screw-on Crown ![]() |
Yes |
Luminescence ![]() |
Hands and points |
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Watchmaker Vulcain was founded in 1858 and is the inventor of the alarm complication for wristwatches. This innovation made Vulcain watches popular with US presidents starting with Harry S. Truman, earning the brand the reputation of "The Watch for Presidents." With more than 150 years of history and innovation, Vulcain maintains its historical heritage and unique know-how. The manufacture has a prominent role in the international watch scene thanks to its high-quality mechanical watches.
Manufacturer information: Manufacture des montres Vulcain S.A, Chemin des Tourelles 4, 2400 Le Locle, Switzerland / info@vulcain-watches.ch
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From €0 = Cleaning cloth, with which you can polish the glass of a watch.
From €100 = Stroke shortener, you can adjust the watch bracelet to your hand.
From €150 = Helveti canvas bag.
From €150 = Credit card knife.
From €170 = Donut watch case.
From €400 = Parker Jotter.
From €600 = knife Mikov 100-NH-2A blue.
From €1000 = Victorinox Waiter knife with 9 functions.
From €1400 = Watchroll for 2pcs.
From €1650 = Helveti leather watch roll.
From €2000 = Leather travel case.
From €2800 = Leatherman REV.
From €4000 = Wooden watch box Helveti.
From €6000 = Watch winder Helveti black.
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