Vulcain Cricket GMT World Time Limited Edition

Technical characteristics

Type

GMT & world-time watch

Maker

Vulcain

Model

Cricket GMT World Time Limited Edition

Movement

Exactomatic

Functions

World time, alarm, center-seconds

Case Diameter

42 mm

Case Material

18K pink gold

Serial Number

18/25

Case Thickness

14 mm

Maker / attribution

Vulcain

Design

Visible features

• Polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting a rooster • World time ring listing 24 international cities • Three separate crowns/pushers for alarm, winding, and world time • Back case cover features holes for alarm sound transmission

Case and Dial Design

The watch features a substantial 18K pink gold three-body case characterized by its polished and brushed surfaces. It incorporates an inclined bezel and concave lugs, measuring 42 mm in diameter and 14 mm in thickness. The case back is specifically engineered with perforations to facilitate the projection of sound from the alarm mechanism. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, while external controls are managed by a screw-down crown at 4 o'clock for the world time ring, a crown at 3 o'clock for winding and hand-setting, and a pusher at 2 o'clock for the alarm function. The dial is a centerpiece of the design, featuring polychrome cloisonné enamel on a gold base, intricately decorated with a cockerel motif. Applied pink gold round indexes mark the hours. The display is further organized by an outer brushed silver 24-hour ring, which corresponds to the alarm hand, and a final outermost ring displaying the names of 24 world cities for the world time function. Timekeeping is provided by luminous pink gold dauphine hands.

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is driven by the caliber named Exactomatic, a rhodium-plated movement containing 17 jewels. The mechanism is designed to handle the multi-functional requirements of the watch, including the center-seconds display and the integrated alarm. Technical features of the movement include a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a shock absorber. The alarm function is a primary feature of this reference, utilizing a single hammer that strikes against a bronze bell located within the case. The system is operated via the pusher at 2 o'clock, which controls the alarm on and off state, while the crown at 3 o'clock serves the standard hand-setting and winding requirements for the watch movement.

Documentation and Condition

The watch is identified as number 18 out of a limited production run of 25 pieces. The auction description explicitly notes that the dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer, verifying the consistency of the components provided in the lot. According to the auction house's internal grading system, the watch is classified as in excellent condition. The case, movement, and dial are each assigned a grade of 1, indicating 'as new' condition, with the hands noted as original. This assessment reflects the preserved state of the watch as catalogued for the sale.

Identification

Serial number

18/25

Source note

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Catalogue references

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