Friday, February 22, 2013

Vulcain 50s Presidents' Classic


This is the latest from Vulcain - the 50s Presidents' Classic.
Courtesy of Vulcain
 This one is stainless steel, but this model will also be available in gold.  42 mm, self-winding movement - the VULCAIN AUTOMATIC CALIBRE V-56.
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Here are the details -

CASE


Material: 316L steel

Case-back: sapphire

Dial: silver-toned, charcoal grey or blue sunray dial

with rhodium indexes

Diameter: 42.00 mm

Height: 8.60 mm

Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal

Water resistance: 50 meters / 160 feet


VULCAIN AUTOMATIC CALIBRE V-56

Movement: 11½-lignes mechanical bidirectional self-winding calibre with date, 25 rubies, 93components, lift angle 47°

Decoration: rhodium coating, côtes de Genève motif, blued screws

Functions: hour, minute, centre seconds, date window at 6 o’clock

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour

Power reserve: 42 hours

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