The history of this Vulcain Skindiver Nautique
The House of Vulcain founded its legend on the famous Cricket alarm watch, prized by American presidents during the 1950s. A decade later, the advent of recreational diving prompted the Swiss manufacturer to design an elegant alternative to the massive military instruments. Born in 1960, the Skindiver line met the needs of underwater exploration enthusiasts who wanted a timepiece capable of facing the depths while retaining refined urban proportions. This contemporary iteration, under the reference 661170A37.BOR200, captures the essence of Riviera glamour with an assertive aesthetic. The timepiece evokes the splendour of vintage divers in solid gold, while offering the lightness and robustness of a modern alloy. This timepiece is aimed at watchmaking enthusiasts who want to wear a piece of nautical history on a daily basis. The meticulous integration of codes from the past demonstrates the brand's cutting-edge expertise, and the purity of its lines makes it a distinguished choice for discerning wrists.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Skindiver Nautique
The 38 mm-diameter case is clad in surgical-grade stainless steel fully coated with a yellow gold PVD treatment. The contained thickness of 12.2 mm incorporates a double-domed sapphire crystal faithfully reproducing the warm distortion of the plexiglass crystals of yesteryear. The deep blue dial with its matt finish absorbs the light and contrasts ideally with the painted hour-markers, which are covered in luminescent material with a patina finish. A unidirectional rotating bezel with a blue aluminium insert frames this refined display dedicated to immersion time. The profile of the case features delicately refined lugs that follow the curve of the wrist. The subtly fluted screw-down crown ensures easy handling. The robust ETA 2824 calibre beats beneath the solid screw-down caseback, which guarantees water-resistance to 200 metres. This mechanical self-winding movement operates at a high frequency of 4 Hz and has a power reserve of 38 hours thanks to its 25 jewels. The watch fastens to the wrist with a black vulcanised rubber Tropic textured strap, fastened with a signed gold pin buckle.
Why this Vulcain watch
The timeless charm of this piece lies in its precise balance between the nostalgia of a 1960s design and the reliability of contemporary watchmaking. Purists will particularly appreciate the total absence of a date window, which preserves the absolute symmetry of the dial. The combination of yellow gold and navy blue gives the timepiece a statutory presence without imposing the excessive weight or investment of a solid precious metal. The current trend is for the watch to be 38 mm in diameter, restoring its understated elegance. This is a particularly judicious choice for discerning collectors looking for a slim-profile diver with genuine legitimacy.
Delivered contents and condition
This 2024 timepiece is presented in absolute mint condition, having never been worn. It is delivered complete with its original case and protective back box. The future owner will also discover the user manual and the original manufacture's warranty certificate attesting to its provenance. Its aesthetic and mechanical appearance proves perfect, and the care taken with the accompanying documents confirms the high-end positioning of this edition ready to begin its first life cycle.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Partner brands - Official reseller. Brand new watch supplied with box and certificate. Full manufacturer's warranty.
