2004 Vulcain Cricket Alarm GMT World Time 100508.052 - 18K Yellow Gold, Enamel Dial
A Masterpiece Of Complication And Craft
The Vulcain Cricket is a legend in watchmaking, famous for being the first mass-produced alarm wristwatch and a favorite of U.S. presidents. This piece, however, is far more than a standard Cricket. It represents a high point of the brand's early 2000s revival, combining three major complications: the iconic mechanical alarm, a world time display, and a GMT function. Cased in solid 18K yellow gold and produced in a limited edition of only 28 pieces, this reference showcases the manufacture's ambition to pair its most historic movement with the high art of cloisonné enamel.
Artistry In Cloisonné Enamel
The centerpiece of this watch is its stunning enamel dial. The intricate central medallion, depicting an athlete surrounded by olive branches, is rendered using the painstaking cloisonné technique. Fine gold wires are used to create cells that are then filled with colored enamel powder and fired at high temperatures. This multi-stage process creates a vibrant, permanent work of art that will not fade over time. Surrounding this artistic display, the world time complication allows the wearer to track time across 24 time zones simultaneously.
Exceptional, Like-New Condition
This example is in excellent, like-new condition. The 18K yellow gold case is sharp and shows minimal signs of handling. The enamel dial is flawless. The watch is fitted to its original leather strap and signed 18K yellow gold buckle, both of which remain in superb shape. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Collector Of The Uncommon
This is a watch for someone who appreciates the intersection of mechanical ingenuity and artisanal craftsmanship. It brings together Vulcain's most famous innovation, the Cricket alarm, with a suite of genuinely useful travel complications. The solid gold case and the vibrant, handcrafted enamel dial make it a statement piece of the highest order.
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