Vulcain Grand Prix Stroboscopic Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1940s
This vintage rectangular Vulcain Grand Prix wristwatch is housed in a 10K yellow gold-filled case crafted by D&A, measuring approximately 26.8 mm by 33.7 mm. The silver satin dial features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at the quarter positions, dot markers, lance-shaped hands, and a subsidiary seconds track above six o'clock.
The seller attributes the watch to circa the 1940s and reports that it is powered by an unadjusted 17-jewel Swiss manual-wind caliber 708 stroboscopic movement marked 'Vulcain Grand Prix'. It is fitted to a modern two-piece black leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Case Markings
- 10K Gold Filled D&A Vulcain 10K Gold Filled D&A 07127
- Case Material
- 10K yellow gold filled
- Dial Signature
- Vulcain, Grand Prix, and Swiss
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Jewels
- 17 Jewels
- Movement Caliber
- 708
- Maker / attribution
- Vulcain
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular gold-filled case with straight sides and notched squared lugs. • Silver dial with printed rectangular outer minute track, Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12, dot hour markers, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. • Gold-toned lance-style hour and minute hands. • Fitted on a black embossed leather strap with a fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock.
- Dial and Hand Configuration
- The seller describes a silver dial with a satin finish, shiny gold Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and gold dots in place of other numerals, complemented by lance-shaped gold hour and minute hands, a gold subsidiary seconds hand, and a curved-dome crystal. However, visual observation of the dial reveals the subsidiary seconds subdial occupies the 6 o'clock position, with Arabic numerals visibly positioned at 3, 9, and 12 rather than 6. The dial also displays a printed rectangular outer minute track and is explicitly signed 'Vulcain', 'Grand Prix', and 'Swiss'.
- Reported Movement and Dating
- The movement is not exposed in the provided front-facing photograph and relies on seller reporting. The listing describes an unadjusted 17-jewel Swiss manual stroboscopic caliber 708 movement. The listing transcribes the movement text as 'Vulcain Watch Fy Swiss 17 Seventeen Jewels Stroboscopic 708 Vulcain Grand Prix Unadjusted'. The seller estimates the watch to date from the 1940s, though no independent factory records or serial ledger dates are provided.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The watch features a rectangular case described by the seller as 10K yellow gold-filled, fitted with fancy lugs. Direct physical observation notes a rectangular gold-filled case with straight sides and notched squared lugs, paired with a fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock and a black embossed leather strap. Measurements recorded in the listing give the case dimensions as 26.8 mm by 33.7 mm, or 28.5 mm across including the winding crown. The case lug-to-lug span is listed at 44.3 mm, the thickness at 14.0 mm, and the lug width at 21.0 mm. Internal case markings are reported by the seller as '10K Gold Filled D&A Vulcain 10K Gold Filled D&A 07127'.
Identification
- SKU
- WA-3269
- Serial number
- 07127
- 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 1940s date is an estimate provided by the dealer and lacks archival confirmation.
- Research required: The movement and internal case markings are reported by the source seller but cannot be seen directly in the front-facing photograph.