Press release
One of the undisputed strengths of Vulcain's marketing – formerly simply referred to as a sales technique – lay in its early sense of the attraction exercised by football. The ultimate global team sport, football enjoyed particularly spectacular success in Spanish speaking countries, where the brand was well established by the early 20th century. The association between a watch, the choreography of carefully timed moves on a football field, and a group of elite young sportsmen proved a winning formula, as is confirmed by the letter written to Vulcain by the Real Madrid coach Francisco Bru: “Our training sessions, calculated using an incredibly chronometer-precision Vulcain watch, have led us to our decisive win in the 1934 Spanish Championship”. That same year, Bru also led the team to victory in the Spanish Football Cup.
50s PRESIDENTS' CHRONOGRAPH HERITAGE
The Manufacture from Le Locle has decided to highlight this prestigious sporting past through the 50s Presidents' Chronograph Heritage, a re-edition of the vintage model in a contemporary 42 mm size. Echoing the graphic design of the original dial, it comes in three different versions: black with brown transfer, “eggshell” white with black transfer and silver-toned with blue transfer. The font used is also the same as on the historical model, especially for the logo and the numerals. In addition to the minute circle around its circumference, the dial is enlivened by a pulsometric scale underscored by the inscription “Gradué pour 30 pulsations” (graduated for 30 heartbeats). The legend “chronograph” appears below the Vulcain name at 12 o'clock, thereby specifying this chronograph's undisputed vocation for excellence.
50s PRESIDENTS' CHRONOGRAPH HERITAGE
CASE
Material: 316L steel, sapphire case-back
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Thickness: 13.80 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 50 metres
CALIBRE VULCAIN V-57
MOVEMENT
Movement: 13¼-lignes mechanical automatic unidirectional,
single-pusher type chronograph movement,
25 rubies, 105 components, lift angle 50°
Functions: hour, minute, seconds counters at 9 o'clock,
centre second chronograph, 30-minute chronograph
counter at 3 o'clock
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 42 hour
STRAP
Material: Louisiana Alligator
Buckle: steel pin buckle
50s Presidents' Chronograph Heritage
570157.315L
50s PRESIDENTS' CHRONOGRAPH
Following on from the 50s Presidents' Watch unveiled Vulcain is introducing an exclusive new range of selfwinding single-pusher chronographs. Available in two versions, this timepiece highlights one of the major horological complications, combining a sporting and technical nature: the chronograph. Better still, this new Vulcain single-pusher chronograph is inspired by a model that became a favourite with the coaches of the Real Madrid football club. Thus pervaded by the spirit of sport and of history, the new range enjoys strong roots further consolidated by the use of a complication presented in what is now a rare and distinguished version: the single-pusher type.
50s PRESIDENTS' CHRONOGRAPH
CASE
Material: 316L steel, sapphire case-back
Dial: charcoal grey, silver or blue sunray dial with
rhodium indexes
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Thickness: 13.80 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 50 metres
CALIBRE VULCAIN V-57
MOVEMENT
Movement: 13¼-lignes mechanical automatic unidirectional,
single-pusher type chronograph movement,
25 rubies, 105 components, lift angle 50°
Functions: hour, minute, seconds counters at 9 o'clock,
date window at 6 o'clock, centre second chronograph,
30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 42 hours
STRAP
Material: Louisiana Alligator
Buckle: steel pin buckle
570157.309L
These models are available from selected Vulcain dealers worldwide.
50s PRESIDENTS' CHRONOGRAPH
CASE
Material: 316L steel, sapphire case-back
Dial: charcoal grey, silver or blue sunray dial with
rhodium indexes
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Thickness: 13.80 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 50 metres
CALIBRE VULCAIN V-57
MOVEMENT
Movement: 13¼-lignes mechanical automatic unidirectional,
single-pusher type chronograph movement,
25 rubies, 105 components, lift angle 50°
Functions: hour, minute, seconds counters at 9 o'clock,
date window at 6 o'clock, centre second chronograph,
30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 42 hours
STRAP
Material: Louisiana Alligator
Buckle: steel pin buckle
570157.310L
570157.311L
