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Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time

Partially verified

This Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time wristwatch, identified by serial number 234 and reference 100105.019, is a water-resistant stainless steel model featuring an alarm complication and dual-time capability. The watch is powered by a manual-winding, rhodium-plated movement with fausses cotes decoration, a straight-line lever escapement, and a shock-absorber system. The case, measuring 42 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in thickness, is constructed as a three-body piece with polished and brushed surfaces, an inclined bezel, and concave lugs. A sapphire crystal protects the satine silver dial, which displays applied pink gold faceted baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals, complemented by a rotating outer ring for the second time zone. The watch includes a stainless steel double deployant clasp and was sold on July 8, 2003. It is signed on the dial, case, and movement.

Front view of the Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time wristwatch showing the dial layout and secondary time-zone ring.
Front view of the Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time wristwatch showing the dial layout and secondary time-zone ring. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Alarm wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vulcain
Reference
100105.019
Catalogue / lot identifier
653
Source-reported date
2003
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
234

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Design

The timepiece features a robust, three-body stainless steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in thickness. The exterior is finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. Notable design elements include an inclined bezel and concave lugs. The case back is functionally engineered with specific holes intended to allow the alarm to sound effectively.

Operational control is distributed through multiple points: the crown at the 3 o'clock position governs both the standard time setting and the alarm hand adjustment, while the crown at 4 o'clock operates the revolving second-time-zone ring on the dial. A separate button positioned at 2 o'clock provides the interface for alarm activation and silencing. A sapphire crystal covers the assembly.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, concave lugs, back with holes for alarm sounding”
  • “crown at 3 for hand and alarm hand setting, crown at 4 for the revolving second-time-zone ring, button at 2 for alarm setting and silence”

Dial and Hands

The dial is a satine silver surface featuring applied faceted baton indexes in pink gold, interspersed with Arabic numerals at the quarter-hour positions. Luminous material is applied as dots to improve low-light readability. An outer track provides fifths of a second divisions, marked with blue painted Arabic numerals.

The outermost section of the dial features a revolving ring dedicated to the second time zone, which displays Arabic numerals. The time is indicated by luminous pink gold dauphine hands, which match the aesthetic of the indices.

Evidence for this section
  • “Satiné silver with applied pink gold faceted baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals”
  • “outermost revolving ring for the second time zone with Arabic numerals”

Movement and Condition

The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement featuring rhodium-plated components finished with fausses cotes decoration. The movement includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance with a self-compensating flat balance spring and shock absorber. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Vulcain.

The dial is classified as 'as new' and the hands are identified as original.

Evidence for this section
  • “Manual winding, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”
  • “Dial: 1-01 As new HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What specific type of alarm mechanism does the movement use?
  • Does the serial number 234 indicate a limited production run for this specific reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vulcain Cricket Dual-Time
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerVulcain“Vulcain, Swiss”
Reference100105.019“Ref. 100105. 019”
Serial Number234“No. 234”
Case Diameter42 mm“Diam. 42 mm”
Case Thickness14.5 mm“Thickness 14.5 mm”
Movement FeaturesManual winding“Manual winding, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration”
Sale DateJuly 8, 2003“Sold on July 8, 2003”

Visible details

  • Case back features specific holes to facilitate alarm sound propagation
  • Dial includes a revolving outer ring adjusted by the crown at the 4 o'clock position
  • Alarm activation and silence are controlled by the button located at 2 o'clock
  • The watch is fitted with an aftermarket-style brown alligator-pattern strap with white contrast stitching

Research qualifications

  • The auction house reports that a mechanical overhaul is recommended
  • Movement condition is graded as 2*, indicating a caveat regarding current operational state
  • The origin of the leather strap attached to the deployant clasp is not explicitly confirmed in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Cricket Dual-Time Vulcain, Swiss, 'Cricket Dual- Time, 100m-330ft', No. 234, Ref. 100105. 019. Sold on July 8, 2003. Fine, two-time-zone, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with alarm, centerseconds and a stainless steel double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the certificate and instructions. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record efc6c302b6

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