Vulcain Revives Its Legendary Cricket Nautical Timepiece

Vulcain has confirmed that it will be reissuing its legendary Cricket Nautical timekeeper, this time, as a permanent addition to its modern-day lineup.

First unveiled in 1961, the Cricket Nautical made its debut to the world as the watchmaker’s only timepiece that’s geared with an aquatic alarm — thanks to a triple caseback construction that doubled as a resonance chamber, which in turn allowed its chimes to be heard underwater.

Synonymous with its forebear, the revived Cricket Nautical is an attired stainless steel case, complete with a triple caseback. Its 42mm case size allows plenty enough room to house its two superimposed dials, which include a fixed one, as well as a rotating one. Dressed in a matte-finished black color, its decompression table graces the watch face.

For the first time, the timepiece is equipped with sapphire crystals, where its Manufacture V-10 caliber can be viewed from the caseback. An alternative version featuring a stainless steel caseback is also available. In addition, the watch is paired with a black leather strap, a woven-textured one, as well as a beige option made of leather.

Available in a Black White Luminova version, and a Black Beige Patina variant, the new Cricket Nautical will be shoppable via Vulcain starting September 21, 4 p.m. CEST/ 10 a.m. EDT for $4,862 USD.

In other watch news, Zenith reveals a boutique-exclusive Defy Skyline featuring a sapphire-set bezel.
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