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Vulcain Grand Prix Stroboscopic Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage rectangular Vulcain Grand Prix wristwatch is housed in a 10K yellow gold-filled case crafted by D&A, measuring approximately 26.8 mm by 33.7 mm. The silver satin dial features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals at the quarter positions, dot markers, lance-shaped hands, and a subsidiary seconds track above six o'clock. The seller attributes the watch to circa the 1940s and reports that it is powered by an unadjusted 17-jewel Swiss manual-wind caliber 708 stroboscopic movement marked 'Vulcain Grand Prix'. It is fitted to a modern two-piece black leather strap.

Front view of the rectangular Vulcain Grand Prix wristwatch on a black strap
Front view of the rectangular Vulcain Grand Prix wristwatch on a black strap — Second Hand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Rectangular manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vulcain
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-3269
Source-reported date
c. 1940s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
07127

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 Construction and Dimensions

The watch features a rectangular case described by the seller as 10K yellow gold-filled, fitted with fancy lugs. Direct physical observation notes a rectangular gold-filled case with straight sides and notched squared lugs, paired with a fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock and a black embossed leather strap.

Measurements recorded in the listing give the case dimensions as 26.8 mm by 33.7 mm, or 28.5 mm across including the winding crown. The case lug-to-lug span is listed at 44.3 mm, the thickness at 14.0 mm, and the lug width at 21.0 mm. Internal case markings are reported by the seller as '10K Gold Filled D&A Vulcain 10K Gold Filled D&A 07127'.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case, bezel and fancy lugs are 10K yellow gold filled”
  • “Rectangular gold-filled case with straight sides and notched squared lugs.”
  • “Case Diameter: 26.8 x 33.7”
  • “Case Diameter with Crown: 28.5”
  • “Case Lug to Lug: 44.3”
  • “Case Thickness: 14.0”
  • “Lug Width: 21.0”
  • “10K Gold Filled D&A Vulcain 10K Gold Filled D&A 07127”

Dial and Hand Configuration

The seller describes a silver dial with a satin finish, shiny gold Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and gold dots in place of other numerals, complemented by lance-shaped gold hour and minute hands, a gold subsidiary seconds hand, and a curved-dome crystal. However, visual observation of the dial reveals the subsidiary seconds subdial occupies the 6 o'clock position, with Arabic numerals visibly positioned at 3, 9, and 12 rather than 6.

The dial also displays a printed rectangular outer minute track and is explicitly signed 'Vulcain', 'Grand Prix', and 'Swiss'.

Evidence for this section
  • “houses the beautiful silver dial which features a satin finish, shiny gold Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, with gold dots in place of the other numerals.”
  • “The gold hour and minute hands are lance-shaped, and the gold sub second hand is also gold.”
  • “Silver dial with printed rectangular outer minute track, Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12, dot hour markers, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.”
  • “The dial is signed Vulcain, Grand Prix, and Swiss.”

Reported Movement and Dating

The movement is not exposed in the provided front-facing photograph and relies on seller reporting. The listing describes an unadjusted 17-jewel Swiss manual stroboscopic caliber 708 movement.

The listing transcribes the movement text as 'Vulcain Watch Fy Swiss 17 Seventeen Jewels Stroboscopic 708 Vulcain Grand Prix Unadjusted'. The seller estimates the watch to date from the 1940s, though no independent factory records or serial ledger dates are provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “The Swiss stroboscopic mechanical movement runs great! It features 17 jewels, caliber 708, and is unadjusted.”
  • “Movement: Vulcain Watch Fy Swiss 17 Seventeen Jewels Stroboscopic 708 Vulcain Grand Prix Unadjusted”
  • “This is a very elegant vintage Vulcain wristwatch that we estimate to be from the 1940s.”

Open research questions

  • Does Vulcain caliber 708 utilize a proprietary regulator or balance assembly corresponding to the 'Stroboscopic' branding?
  • Can the case maker mark 'D&A' (commonly Diel & Armstrong or Schwab & Wuischpard / Diel Caseworks) and case number 07127 confirm an exact manufacturing window for Vulcain export cases?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vulcain Grand Prix Stroboscopic Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
SKUWA-3269“SKU: WA-3269”
Movement Caliber708“caliber 708”
Movement Jewels17 Jewels“17 Seventeen Jewels”
Case Material10K yellow gold filled“10K yellow gold filled”
Case Markings10K Gold Filled D&A Vulcain 10K Gold Filled D&A 07127“10K Gold Filled D&A Vulcain 10K Gold Filled D&A 07127”
Dial SignatureVulcain, Grand Prix, and Swiss“The dial is signed Vulcain, Grand Prix, and Swiss.”
Case Diameter with Crown28.5 mm“Case Diameter with Crown: 28.5”
Band Width21.0 mm“Band Width: 21.0”
Strap DescriptionBlack leather two-piece strap with gold-tone buckle“It comes on a very attractive black leather two-piece strap with a gold-tone buckle.”
Crystal DescriptionCurved-dome crystal“The curved-dome crystal is in excellent condition with no scratches that we can see.”

Visible details

  • Rectangular gold-filled case with straight sides and notched squared lugs.
  • Silver dial with printed rectangular outer minute track, Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12, dot hour markers, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
  • Gold-toned lance-style hour and minute hands.
  • Fitted on a black embossed leather strap with a fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • The 1940s date is an estimate provided by the dealer and lacks archival confirmation.
  • The movement and internal case markings are reported by the source seller but cannot be seen directly in the front-facing photograph.

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

Consulted source

Vintage VULCAIN Wristwatch Swiss Stroboscopic Movement Caliber 708 17 – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 5b7a93477e

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