All about the VULCAIN Skindiver Nautique - Salmon Beige Luminous
Skindiver Nautique – Vintage Charm Meets Modern Precision
When one thinks of Vulcain, the "Cricket" immediately comes to mind – but that's too narrow a view. The brand is a true watch jewel, deeply rooted in the history of Swiss watchmaking. With the Skindiver Nautique, Vulcain now launches a successful reinterpretation of a 1960s model. This diver's watch combines nostalgic design with reliable technology and is aimed at anyone looking for a stylish watch with character and substance.
Technology with Tradition – The Heart of the Watch
Inside the Skindiver Nautique works the proven ETA 2824, a mechanical automatic caliber with self-winding. With 38 hours of power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it belongs to the reliable classics among Swiss movements. This robust and easy-to-maintain movement is the ideal heart for a watch that convinces both in everyday life and underwater.
Design for Adventurers – Stylish and Functional
With its 38-millimeter stainless steel case, the Skindiver Nautique appears pleasantly proportioned – not too bulky, but still present on the wrist. The case is made of vertically brushed 316L stainless steel, complemented by a unidirectional rotating bezel with a black ceramic insert and striking white numerals. The domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating ensures excellent readability in all light situations.
Distinctive Dial – With Luminova Accents
A real highlight is the salmon-colored dial with black markings, which gives the model an elegant retro touch. The applied indices are coated with Beige Super-Luminova, just like the hands – so the watch remains perfectly legible even in the dark. The finely printed minute track and signature blend harmoniously into the classic overall picture.
Strap with Comfort and Style
Comfort is paramount with the Skindiver Nautique. The leather strap with black carbon embossing and matching stitching ensures a sporty and elegant look. Thanks to the practical quick-change system, the strap can be swapped in a few simple steps – ideal for wearers who like to vary.
The Vulcain Manufacture – A Legacy Continues
Vulcain has been one of the established names in the Swiss watch world since 1858. The brand, based in the traditional Le Locle, in the heart of the Neuchâtel mountains, stands for genuine watchmaking and technical innovation. Even today, the timepieces are manufactured in-house – with high standards of quality and craftsmanship. With the Skindiver Nautique, Vulcain continues this tradition and offers a model that elegantly connects past and present.
Specifications
- Case: Vertically brushed 316L stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert
- Case back: Polished 316L stainless steel
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Height: 12.2 mm
- Crystal: Double domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating
- Dial: Sunburst in salmon color with black markings, indices with Beige Super‑Luminova
- Hands: Polished silver, with Super-Luminova luminous material
- Water resistance: 20 ATM / 200 meters
- Lug / Clasp: 20x16 mm, solid 316L stainless steel clasp
- Movement: Automatic movement ETA 2824, mechanical with self-winding
- Frequency: 28,800 half-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)
- Power reserve: Approx. 38 hours
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds (analog)
Specification of the VULCAIN Skindiver Nautique - Salmon Beige Luminous
Brand
Vulcain
Category
Diving watch
Diameter
38mm
Strap
Leather/Stainless Steel
Dial color
Salmon
Dial
Indices
Waterproof
200m
Glass
sapphire crystal
Case
stainless steel
Movement
ETA 2824
Type
men's watch
Condition
New & RRP
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