New Addition: Vulcain Nautique Skindiver ‘Lagoon’
Just arrived in yesterday’s post. Production limited to 50 pieces with turquoise dial. Preordered months ago so excited to see in the metal. Switched out strap for an Artem since OEM was too small for my 8” wrist.
Stats: 38mm diameter, 44mm L2L, 12mm thick, ETA 2824-2 movement. Sapphire crystal, closed case back. Ceramic unidirectional bezel. Screw down crown, WR to 200m.
Thoughts: solid piece, faithful reissue from the 60’s, sweet spot size wise, cool dial w/excellent lume. Doubt there’s any AR but it is a reissue. Finishing is really impressive. Nice short eagle beak lugs. Ample wrist presence.
I’ve been fascinated by watches since I was a kid. My first was a gold plated Elgin three handed. After that a Rolex Datejust (for my 16th B/day!), AP RO Quantième Perpetuel, an Omega deVille, Rolex O...