Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2003
This Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time wristwatch, identified by serial number 234 and reference 100105.019, is a water-resistant stainless steel model featuring an alarm complication and dual-time capability.
The watch is powered by a manual-winding, rhodium-plated movement with fausses cotes decoration, a straight-line lever escapement, and a shock-absorber system. The case, measuring 42 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in thickness, is constructed as a three-body piece with polished and brushed surfaces, an inclined bezel, and concave lugs. A sapphire crystal protects the satine silver dial, which displays applied pink gold faceted baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals, complemented by a rotating outer ring for the second time zone.
The watch includes a stainless steel double deployant clasp and was sold on July 8, 2003. It is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Alarm wristwatch
- Maker
- Vulcain
- Reference
- 100105.019
- Sale Date
- July 8, 2003
- Case Diameter
- 42 mm
- Serial Number
- 234
- Case Thickness
- 14.5 mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Features
- Manual winding
- Maker / attribution
- Vulcain
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is a satine silver surface featuring applied faceted baton indexes in pink gold, interspersed with Arabic numerals at the quarter-hour positions. Luminous material is applied as dots to improve low-light readability. An outer track provides fifths of a second divisions, marked with blue painted Arabic numerals. The outermost section of the dial features a revolving ring dedicated to the second time zone, which displays Arabic numerals. The time is indicated by luminous pink gold dauphine hands, which match the aesthetic of the indices.
- Visible features
- • Case back features specific holes to facilitate alarm sound propagation • Dial includes a revolving outer ring adjusted by the crown at the 4 o'clock position • Alarm activation and silence are controlled by the button located at 2 o'clock • The watch is fitted with an aftermarket-style brown alligator-pattern strap with white contrast stitching
- Movement and Condition
- The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement featuring rhodium-plated components finished with fausses cotes decoration. The movement includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance with a self-compensating flat balance spring and shock absorber. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Vulcain. The dial is classified as 'as new' and the hands are identified as original.
- Case and External Design
- The timepiece features a robust, three-body stainless steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in thickness. The exterior is finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. Notable design elements include an inclined bezel and concave lugs. The case back is functionally engineered with specific holes intended to allow the alarm to sound effectively. Operational control is distributed through multiple points: the crown at the 3 o'clock position governs both the standard time setting and the alarm hand adjustment, while the crown at 4 o'clock operates the revolving second-time-zone ring on the dial. A separate button positioned at 2 o'clock provides the interface for alarm activation and silencing. A sapphire crystal covers the assembly.
Identification
- Reference
- 100105.019
- Serial number
- 234
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction house reports that a mechanical overhaul is recommended
- Research required: Movement condition is graded as 2*, indicating a caveat regarding current operational state
- Research required: The origin of the leather strap attached to the deployant clasp is not explicitly confirmed in the source