THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler

VULCAIN
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Following the success of the company’s Anniversary Heart model, which was recently gifted to President Barack Obama, Vulcain launched an allnew
edition of their subtly elegant timepiece in 2010. Unlike its predecessor, the watch is driven by a mechanical self-winding movement, the new
Cricket V-28 alarm calibre. A partially skeletonized dial reveals the spectacular finishing and meticulous craftsmanship of this impressive 221-part
mechanism. The anthracite-coated oscillating weight is equipped with a ceramic ball-bearing system which allows unidirectional winding. Vulcain’s
patented Exactomatic system guarantees regular amplitude and enhanced rating precision, while its twin barrels ensure a 42-hour power reserve
and 20-second chime. In addition, it drives the hours, minutes, central seconds and alarm functions.
The new Anniversary Heart Automatic features a refined face with four Arabic numerals in place of the previous model’s single numeral, while the
openworked hands reflect the timepiece’s airy nature. The 42mm case comes in steel or 18K rose gold, with a fluted caseband and sapphire crystal
case back enhanced with the company’s signature “V”. The Louisiana alligator strap is fitted with a gold pin buckle in the 18K rose gold model or a
safety folding clasp in the steel version. (From $8,780).
Corporate Contact: Bernard Fleury, b.fleury@vulcain-watches.ch, www.vulcain-watches.ch