Vulcain 150th Anniversary Heart Watch (Vulcain Cricket) Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com Play "Hail to the Chief" for this one; The Vulcain 150th Anniversary Heart Watch - a modern day revival of the famed Vulcain Cricket - is a celebration of Vulcain's history with the USA's highest office. In fact, this Vulcain 150th Anniversary Heart Watch commemorates two great traditions. Released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the company, the Vulcain Heart Watch also recognizes over sixty years of a tradition that has seen a Vulcain alarm watch given to every U.S. president since Harry Truman (W excepted). The 42mm stainless steel case recalls the classic Vulcain Cricket models of the middle twentieth century, but the scale offers plenty of wrist presence to suit modern tastes. Elegant coined flanks visually unite the front and back of the substantial polished case. Inside, a manual-wind Vulcain in-house caliber V-18 provides a 42-hour power reserve and the Cricket's famous voice; it's an alarm watch. In 1947, five years before Harry Truman received his freebie, Vulcain launched the Cricket as the world's first alarm wristwatch. With an endearing serialized "chirp" that can be felt as well as heard, the Cricket is a beloved model line to watch enthusiasts. Even better, the Vulcain "Heart" concept opens the dial for a bird's eye view of the alarm mechanism in action. The full works and madcap repeating wheel of the alarm springs into action when the movement reaches the user-configured alarm time. The combined effect of the sight and