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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 154

Vulcain, "Cricket" , U.S. Patent, 1940's. Fine and unusual, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

C. massive, polished, satined, the button near the winding-crown is for stopping the alarm when striking. D. two-tone silver with radiumed Arabic numerals, outer fifth of second and twelve times fifty graduations. "Alpha" radiumed steel hands. M. 12 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, two spring-barrels for watchwork and alarm, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4-6*

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-6-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The Vulcain "Cricket" wristwatch was made from 1947 on. The "Cricket" existed with central and eccentric seconds, with and without calendar. The alarm hammer strikes a membrane, as in the "Golden Voice" - a lady's alarm wristwatch launched in 1958. The alarm membrane is golcl and over it a perforated back lid is pressed.