{"product_id":"000000008035","title":"Vulcain Cricket Jumbo Ref.303007 Alarm Cal.120 Manual Winding OH Serviced 1950s VULCAIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eVULCAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e alarm watch, the \"\u003cstrong\u003eCricket\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe \"\u003cstrong\u003eCricket\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is famous as a model favored by past U.S. presidents (such as Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president).\u003cbr\u003e\nIts alarm sound is similar to the chirping of a cricket, which led to its nickname, \"\u003cstrong\u003eCricket (English name)\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" making it an interesting and talked-about model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case is large for the 1950s, with a \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of 38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003evertical length of 46mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (including the lugs).\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a \u003cstrong\u003elug width of 20mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the strap width is well-balanced and does not appear small compared to the case diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is relatively thin at 12mm, and features a domed case back that amplifies the alarm sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatent numbers \"2554402 2568795 2644294\"\u003c\/strong\u003e are engraved on the case back.\u003cbr\u003e\nVarious patent numbers are also engraved on the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is rare to find an antique watch with so many patent number engravings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe installed \u003cstrong\u003eCaliber 120\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first mass-produced alarm movement for wristwatches.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt contains two mainsprings: one for the \"\u003cstrong\u003ealarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\" and one for \"\u003cstrong\u003etimekeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe alarm volume is sufficient for an alarm clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"page-break-after: always\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Operate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out two clicks and rotate downwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe hands move clockwise (cannot be turned counter-clockwise or backward due to slipping).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinding the mainspring for timekeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in its normal position, rotate downwards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinding the mainspring for the alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in its normal position, rotate upwards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the alarm time\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eLightly press the button at 2 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e to pull the crown out one click, then \u003cstrong\u003epress the button at 2 o'clock all the way in\u003c\/strong\u003e to pull the crown out two clicks, and rotate the crown upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eIf you press the button at 2 o'clock all the way in at once, it will cause a malfunction.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease perform the button pressing operation in two steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ealarm hand\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inner dial moves counter-clockwise (cannot be turned clockwise).\u003cbr\u003e\nMove the hand to the desired alarm time and return the crown to its normal position to turn the alarm ON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning the alarm ON\u003c\/strong\u003e: Set the crown to its \u003cstrong\u003enormal position\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eEven if the alarm is ON, it will not sound if the alarm mainspring is not wound.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf the alarm mainspring is not wound, the alarm hammer will be free, and a clicking sound when shaking the watch is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning the alarm OFF\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightly press the button at 2 o'clock to pull the crown out one click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePerform this operation if you want to stop a sounding alarm.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the state of \"button pressed and crown pulled out one click,\" the crown will rotate freely when turned, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoverhauled and exterior finished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by our store.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eleather strap has been replaced with a new one (Di-Modell)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing for comfortable use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial appears to have been redone a long time ago.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is age-related discoloration and dirt.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to its \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eold age, it is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was not originally designed to be water-resistant, so please be careful with 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