Chronograph 1970's Watch 640109A30

The Watch

The watchmaker of American presidents and world-class athletes, Vulcain has earned its legendary status through uncompromising quality, masterful craftsmanship, and the unmistakable performance of its timepieces. Where aesthetics meet technical excellence, every Vulcain watch features a meticulously refined design and meaningful complications that push the boundaries of watchmaking - delivering an exceptional on-wrist experience. From the Chronograph 1970's collection, this captivating 640109A30 watch is a timeless, refined, and dependable piece that effortlessly elevates your style while keeping perfect time. Inspired by the iconic codes of vintage chronograph timepieces with a retro-modern twist, it will add a sophisticated sport-chic edge to any outfit. The round case is crafted in 316L stainless steel for guaranteed strength and durability, finished with a polished surface that amplifies the watch's sophisticated character with a radiant touch of elegance. Built for the discerning man, it measures 38 mm in diameter and 12.40 mm thick. The dial is shielded from daily wear by a double-dome sapphire crystal fitted with an anti-reflective coating for optimal legibility. The crown, positioned at 3 o'clock and flanked by two push-buttons, allows you to set and manually wind the hands and counters. Finally, this limited edition is water-resistant to 50 meters thanks to its screwed caseback.

The Dial

The case reveals a stunning round dial that lends the watch a timeless, sophisticated character. Its rich dark blue color is enhanced by a semi-glossy finish for a subtly striking look day and night, while silver-tone markers create a beautiful effect when worn. It adorns your wrist with an analog display enriched by a chronograph complication, presented by two silver subdials at 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock. Each animated by a single hand and graduated with Arabic numerals, they display the 30-minute and 60-second functions respectively. At the center of the dial, two baton hands and a fine seconds hand sweep smoothly to show the hours, minutes, and seconds. Signed "Swiss Made", the bezel houses a minute railway track graduated in 1/5th increments with white markings. It is complemented by Arabic numeral graduations that the fine hand points to, enabling the chronograph's 1/100th-second function. The hours are indicated by ten grey baton indexes, which - along with the hands - are coated in a white luminescent layer for guaranteed visibility in the dark. You'll also notice a tachymeter scale along the edges, graduated on a base of 1,000 meters to measure the speed of a moving object. Finally, Vulcain signs the dial by name below 12 o'clock, adds the jewel count, and inscribes the "Incabloc" mention at 6 o'clock.

The Movement

The watch is powered by a "Swiss Made" mechanical movement personalized with the Vulcain logo and reinforced internally by the Incabloc shock-absorber system. Renowned for its flawless quality and reliability, it is the Sellita SW510 M BH B caliber. Equipped with 23 jewels and beating at 28,800 vibrations/hour - a frequency of 4 Hz - this movement delivers a power reserve of 63 hours, ensuring smooth, precise, and dependable timekeeping in any situation.

The Strap

This model comes with five different straps in carbon fiber or calfskin leather - each as elegant, timeless, and modern as the next. Every strap enhances the watch's vintage character with a raw, distinctive flair. Top-stitched, they come in black, brown, and grey. Whichever strap you choose, it delivers exceptional comfort with a captivating masculine and refined look. At 16 mm wide, each features a 316L stainless steel pin buckle engraved with the Vulcain logo, allowing effortless and secure adjustment throughout the day. Note that the lug width is 20 mm.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, or 50 m. Designed to dazzle in any social setting, it combines refined beauty with genuine resilience. You can wear it in the shower - though the Ocarat team recommends leaving it safely on the shelf to preserve its brilliance and integrity over time. Swimming and diving are a different story: to avoid damage and costly repairs, we strongly advise keeping this watch well away from the water.