1025
Vulcain
Ref. S 2322 B
Cricket 'Nautical'
A very rare stainless steel tonneau-shaped diver's wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, alarm, bracelet, original guarantee and fitted presentation box
Estimate
HK$40,000 - 64,000
€4,700 - 7,500
$5,000 - 8,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Vulcain
Year
Circa 1970
Reference No
S 2322 B
Model Name
Cricket 'Nautical'
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Mechanical, S 2, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel<em> Vulcain </em>bracelet, 170 mm. maximum length
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel <em>Vulcain</em> folding deployant clasp
Dimensions
42 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Accessories
With <em>Vulcain </em> blank Guarantee, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Vulcain's Cricket Nautical is instantly recognizable due to its multicolored dial and unusual case shape. A true diver's watch, the Cricket Nautical is hefty, and features an orange decompression table and vibrating alarm that can be activated underwater. Masterminded by mathematician-physicist-diver Hannes Keller, the Vulcain Cricket Nautical was first tested in 1961. The present watch, reference S 2322 B, is the second generation iteration that was launched in 1969. The defining feature of this wristwatch is its deep buzzing sound, upon activating its alarm, hence the nickname 'cricket'.
Accompanied by its original accessories, the present watch is preserved in excellent condition, the luminous having aged with warm patina.
Accompanied by its original accessories, the present watch is preserved in excellent condition, the luminous having aged with warm patina.