Which is common; on the Vulcain Nautical... alas. [nt]

Vintage Vulcain Nautical ref 2321.

By: amanico : June 14th, 2020-02:56

1961. Always a pleasure to see one. Even if I am not sure the crowns on this one are correct. And I have a doubt on the second hand. Credit picture: Antiquorum. The Vulcain Nautical is the second diving alarm watch, but the first ( and unique, as far as I...

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Vintage Vulcain Nautical ref 2321.

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+1 [nt]

Nico your knowledge regarding the smallest details amazes me [nt]

Well not that much knowledge, but this is a reference I am hunting... [nt]

Hi Nico, which crown do you think is not correct? [nt]

The two. I need better pics, but the two don't seem correct to me. [nt]

I see on a lot of pictures on the 'internet' this rounded crown at 2. Is that what you mean? [nt]

Well at 2 o clock it is more a pusher. [nt]

I'll rest my case your honour ;-). Keep us posted on your research, like to hear more, because this is such a wonderful watch. [nt]

Here is a photo of a correct set of crowns.

I looked it up at Antiquorum: you are absolutely right: that is another set of crowns. [nt]

Which is common; on the Vulcain Nautical... alas. [nt]

A very cool alarm. [nt]

One of the coolest, indeed. Thanks, jml. [nt]

I like Vulcain

What I think. And this Nautical is a very good, iconic and legendary one. [nt]