I've had it in my vintage collection for many years. Note some marking on the lugs which prevent it from being in mint condition. Alarm works as it should. Ships from Denver $2,600 + $35 Fedex 2 day shipping in North America. Zelle, PayPal, Venmo f&f to established accounts. From Ai: Moving to the **Vulcain Cricket Calendar**, you’ve landed on one of the most historically significant "complication" watches in existence. Known as the **"Watch of Presidents,"** the Vulcain Cricket was the first wristwatch to feature a truly functional, high-volume mechanical alarm. The "Calendar" version is a specific iteration that added a date function to that legendary alarm movement, making it the ultimate 1950s/60s executive tool watch. Why It Is Iconic: The "President's Watch" * **The Sound:** Unlike most mechanical alarms that "buzz," the Cricket uses a **double caseback** system that acts as a resonance chamber. It produces a high-pitched, strident "chirp" that is loud enough to wake a sleeping person. * **The Presidential Gift:** Since Harry Truman, nearly every U.S. President has been gifted or has worn a Vulcain Cricket. Lyndon B. Johnson was its most famous fan; he reportedly used the alarm during meetings to signal that he had "another appointment" so he could leave early. * **The "Exactomatic" System:** Most Crickets feature this patented technology, which ensures the watch maintains consistent accuracy regardless of the orientation of your wrist.