Probablement la plus légendaire des alarmes mécaniques - La montre Vulcain Cricket de Barack Obama

The Vulcain Cricket, "the Presidents' Watch": presented to every American president, from Harry Truman to Barack Obama! New format on the channel: I'm joined by Patrice, a watch enthusiast (and trail running buddy!), who will present his latest acquisition: the Vulcain Cricket Obama, a limited edition of 150 pieces dating from 2010, Barack Obama's first term. On the agenda: The history of Vulcain, a watch manufacturer founded in 1858 in La Chaux-de-Fonds The legend of the "Presidents' Watch" since 1947 The famous mechanical alarm that gives it its name, Cricket ​​The V-18 manual-winding caliber from 1961 (18,000 vibrations per hour) and its two mainspring barrels Skeleton dial, Côtes de Genève finishing, beaded butterfly folding clasp Sound demonstration compared to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox! Comparison with the Reverso and its fourth hand 💬 Tell us in the comments what you think of this alarm complication, and if you like this new interview format! 👍 A like and a subscription support the channel and future watch discoveries. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: New format and presentation of Patrice 01:30 Unboxing: The Vulcain box set 03:00 The Vulcain Cricket Obama, "Watch of Presidents" 05:00 The mechanical alarm: setting, two barrels, red hand 08:00 Skeleton dial and finishes (Geneva coasts, butterfly clasp) 10:00 Sound demonstration: Cricket vs. Memovox 12:00 Comparison: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, 4th hand 14:00 History of the Vulcain brand (1858, La Chaux-de-Fonds) 16:00 The V-18 caliber (1961): A deliberate historical choice 18:00 Conclusion and limited edition of 150 pieces #Vulcain #VulcainCricket #Watchmaking