The famous watch house presents a reinterpreted version of its legendary Grand Prix watch, which is on sale for CHF 1,400.
The Swiss watchmaker has been a watchmaker since it was founded in 1859 by the Ditisheim brothers volcano occupies a privileged place in the world of luxury watchmaking, particularly with three of its most famous watch models: the Cricket, the Nautical and the Grand Prix. The latter was born in the 1960s and got its name as a tribute to the Grand Prix that the brand won at the 1929 World Exhibition in Barcelona. A few decades later, Vulcain, under the direction of Guillaume Laidet, now offers a new edition of its Grand Prix with a diameter of 39 mm and a thickness of 12.70 mm, already at the origin of the new edition of the chronograph watch from the 1970s.
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Precise timekeeping with aesthetics and functionality
Since 2022, Vulcain has been part of a reinterpretation of iconic pieces from its history. After Volcanic cricket In fall 2022, the Skindiver in January 2023, the Chronograph 1970's in March 2023, the Nautical in fall 2023 and the Monopusher in November 2023, Vulcain will celebrate a new part of its revival with the long-awaited reissue of the Grand Prix 39 mm.
This watch is synonymous with elegance, featuring a curved dial in cream, light gray or black with a semi-gloss sunburst finish and polished hour markers that add a touch of timeless sophistication. Thin and sophisticated, it offers precise time reading with aesthetics and functionality, as well as water resistance up to 5 ATM, highlighting its versatility in both formal and casual settings.
The Grand Prix watch from Vulcain
Powered by a Swiss automatic movement Landeron L24The Vulcain Grand Prix guarantees exceptional precision with a power reserve of 40 hours. Little vintage touch: This watch is equipped with a double domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating that ensures optimal freedom.
The Vulcain Grand Prix has been available since February 15, 2024 on the Vulcain website and from all commercial partners for 1,400 CHF.
Vulcain website