Vulcain made a triumphant return in 2022 with the launch of a new series of iconic Cricket alarm watches in varying sizes and colors. By using the seemingly foolproof recipe of recreating a vintage timepiece with little to no reinterpretation, and relying on the historical value of the name itself, the brand was able to shake off several years of being dormant. The result was a quick sell-through and a return to relevance. The question, of course, was how they would follow up and take advantage of their newfound spotlight.
The answer is the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique, which might initially seem like a surprising follow-up. Why" Well, rather than sticking with their in-house calibers or most recognizable models, they went for a somewhat generic mid-century diver. Whether or not this was a good idea will be left to consumers, but it was smart of them to demonstrate that they are going to delve deep and wide into their archives for inspiration, as well as create products at different price points.
Available in black or blue with a few strap options, the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique is priced at around $1,600 (to be clear, it?s 1490 CHF, the USD is based on the exchange rate).

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Hands-On with the Very Reasonable Vulcain Skindiver Nautique

Case
Stainless Steel

Movement
ETA 2824-2

Dial
Gloss Black

Lume
Yes

Lens
Domed Sapphire

Strap
Carbon Pattern Leather

Water Resistance
20 ATM

Dimensions
38 x 44.2mm

Thickness
12.3mm

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