After its starring role among the new models released in 2010, the Anniversary Heart Automatic Calendar appears in 2011 by a precious and distinguished 18K rose gold version. Its anthracite metallic grey dial reveals the legendary alarm movement from the Manufacture in Le Locle, 257-part Cricket Calibre V-22.
The Anniversary Heart Automatic Calendar in 18K rose gold lies at the crossroads between technical accomplishment and aesthetic nobility - twin qualities that are visible at first glance. Its anthracite metallic sapphire dial provides a beautiful aerial view of the movement, revealing tantalising glimpses of the mechanism and its magic. The hour-markers and the large date aperture at 6 o'clock are highlighted by a delicate cut-out enhancing readability while ensuring perfect visibility of the movement. The 12 o'clock numeral appears to be levitating and floating above time, while the 6 o'clock arrow guides the gaze towards the latest version of the Cricket alarm movement, Vulcain Calibre V-22. Stemming from a sum of expertise built up over more than 60 years by the Manufacture Vulcain, this anthracite-coated self-winding movement driving a date display has a diameter of 12 lignes (12'''). It is equipped with two barrels: one to deliver the required energy to the hour, minute and seconds functions; and the other to handle the alarm function which rings for a full 15-20 seconds. It beats at a cadence of 18,000 vibrations per hour and boasts a 42-hour power reserve. Composed of 257 parts, it features unidirectional winding thanks to its equally anthracite-coated oscillating weight fitted with a ceramic ball bearing mechanism.
The archetypal elegant watch, the Anniversary Heart Automatic Calendar boldly asserts its personality in this new 18K rose gold version. Its 42 mm case is water-resistant to 50 metres and fitted with a sapphire crystal case-back enhanced by a matching stylised “V” for Vulcain.
Vulcain's new golden age on the wrist.
CASE:
18K pink gold or steel 316L - : Diameter 42.00 mm - Length 50.40 mm - Height 15.60 mm with sapphire case-back revealing the stylized “V” for Vulcain
DIALS:
White sandblasted sapphire with rhodium-plated index, charcoal grey metal-plated sapphire with rhodium-plated index or charcoal grey metal-plated sapphire with 5N index
CRYSTAL:
domed shape sapphire
WATER-RESITANCE:
50 meters / 160 feet
STRAP:
Louisiana alligator leather - Strap dimensions : 22/18 mm
BUCKLE:
Steel folding type with security pushers or 18K 5N pin buckle
VULCAIN CRICKET MANUFACTURE CALIBRE V-22:
12-lignes mechanical automatic alarm calibre with date, high grade charcoal grey finish, 23 rubies, 257 parts, double barrel, equiped with the Exactomatic system, lift angle 48°
FUNCTIONS :
hour, minute, seconds, alarm, date window
FREQUENCY :
18'000 vibrations per hour
POWER RESERVE:
42 hours
ALARM LASTING:
20 seconds
