The Manufacture from Le Locle launches a new ladies’ model
At Baselworld 2014, Vulcain sprung a surprise by presenting an unexpected new range of ladies’ watches. After focusing its efforts in recent years on the masculine mark, it was indeed time for the brand to recapture women’s hearts!
Well-known for its iconic models such as the Cricket Presidents’ and Nautical watches, Vulcain is nonetheless far from a novice in the development of feminine models.
Having been particularly active on this market during the first half of the 20th century, the brand subsequently placed the emphasis on its flagship models.
This early 21st century heralds a new era in the history of the Manufacture, with a renewed dedication to women. Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics and refinement of the 1920s, the Manufacture offers a new range combining respect for 20th century style codes with the modernity and technology inherent in the brand’s established status.
Featuring an oval shape and a guilloche mother-of-pearl dial, this model with its elegantly understated design radiates a distinctive and resolutely on-trend aura of femininity.
This new range comprises 16 references and associate colours, materials and finishes in such a way as to create a variety of effects. From a sporty version with a satin strap
and steel case, it appears in a more classical guise with a gem-set variation teamed with a pearly alligator leather strap.
Conveying the same concern for details, the crown may be set with a blue spinel or black onyx, while the open worked oscillating weight adorned with floral motifs provides a
tantalising glimpse into the heart of this exceptional creation.
CASE
- Case: 5N 18K pink gold not set or set with 82 TW VS diamonds totaling approx. 1.07 carats
- Crown: blue cabochon
- Back: sapphire
- Dial: silver or charcoal grey mother of pearl with pink indexes set with 39 diamonds totaling approx. 0.056 carats
- Dimensions: ovale 37.60 mm x 32.10 mm
- Thickness: 9.20 mm
- Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
- Water resistance: 3 ATM
CALIBRE VULCAIN AUTOMATIC V- 61
- Movement: 11½-lignes mechanical bidirectional self-winding
- calibre with date, 25 jewels, 93 components, lift angle 47°
- Decoration: rhodium coating, côtes de Genève motifs, skeleton rotor, blued screws
- Functions: hour, minute, centre seconds, date window at 3 o’clock
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour
- Power reserve: 42 hours
STRAP
- Strap: pearl white or charcoal grey Louisiana alligator
- Dimensions: 16/14 mm
- Buckle: 5N 18K pink gold pin buckle
CASE
- Case: 316L steel entirely set with 82 TW VS diamonds totaling
- approx. 1.07 carats or only with bezel set with 58 TW VS
- diamonds totaling approx. 0.88 carats
- Crown: blue or black cabochon
- Back: sapphire
- Dial: silver, charcoal grey or chocolate mother of pearl with rhodium
- indexes set with 39 diamonds totaling approx. 0.056 carats
- or silver, ivory or charcoal grey mother of pearl with rhodium indexes
- Dimensions: ovale 37.60 mm x 32.10 mm
- Thickness: 9.20 mm
- Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
- Water resistance: 3 ATM
CALIBRE VULCAIN AUTOMATIC V- 61
- Movement: 11½-lignes mechanical bidirectional self-winding
- calibre with date, 25 jewels, 93 components, lift angle 47°
- Decoration: rhodium coating, côtes de Genève motifs, skeleton rotor, blued screws
- Functions: hour, minute, centre seconds, date window at 3 o’clock
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour
- Power reserve: 42 hours
STRAP
- Strap: pearl white, charcoal grey, ivory or chocolate Louisiana alligator
- Dimensions: 16/14 mm
- Buckle: steel pin buckle
CASE
- Case: 316L steel entirely set with 82 TW VS diamonds totaling
- approx. 1.07 carats or only with bezel set with 58 TW VS
- diamonds totaling approx. 0.88 carats
- Crown: blue or black cabochon
- Back: sapphire
- Dial: silver, charcoal grey or chocolate mother of pearl with rhodium
- indexes set with 39 diamonds totaling approx. 0.056 carats or silver, ivory or charcoal grey mother of pearl with rhodium indexes
- Dimensions: ovale 37.60 mm x 32.10 mm
- Thickness: 9.20 mm
- Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
- Water resistance: 3 ATM
CALIBRE VULCAIN AUTOMATIC V- 61
- Movement: 11½-lignes mechanical bidirectional self-winding
- calibre with date, 25 jewels, 93 components, lift angle 47°
- Decoration: rhodium coating, côtes de Genève motifs, skeleton rotor, blued screws
- Functions: hour, minute, centre seconds, date window at 3 o’clock
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour
- Power reserve: 42 hours
STRAP
- Strap: pearl white, charcoal grey, ivory or chocolate Louisiana alligator
- Dimensions: 16/14 mm
- Buckle: steel pin buckle