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I coveted one when Vulcain reopened for business back in the day- a half page in the Sunday paper of the diamond face is what did it. I had no money for such a luxury and after a few days of covet I forgot about it. That face popped up a few times over the years, each time stirring the same desire. A few months ago the YouTube watchmakers showed up in my feed- perhaps you’re one of them? I’m at a time in my life where I can do this for fun…

Keep your tanks, I now have two with that face- one for the wrist and one for the bench. A couple more Vulcains and a small pile of others that need help. I’ll need some, too. Thank you to the community for what you’ve done and will do for me 😎…

- US: South Carolina/Boston/Tahoe sometimes…

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2 hours ago, rehajm said:

I coveted one when Vulcain reopened for business back in the day- a half page in the Sunday paper of the diamond face is what did it. I had no money for such a luxury and after a few days of covet I forgot about it. That face popped up a few times over the years, each time stirring the same desire. A few months ago the YouTube watchmakers showed up in my feed- perhaps you’re one of them? I’m at a time in my life where I can do this for fun…

Keep your tanks, I now have two with that face- one for the wrist and one for the bench. A couple more Vulcains and a small pile of others that need help. I’ll need some, too. Thank you to the community for what you’ve done and will do for me 😎…

- US: South Carolina/Boston/Tahoe sometimes…

Welcome.  I have a Cricket story...

My father was a watchmaker and I inherited all of his tools, watch bench, and boxes of old watches. This stuff lay dormant for many years until about two years ago, I decided to return to watchmaking (he taught me as a young boy).  Digging through the box of watches one day, I discovered a Cricket.  It had no crystal and the dial was in terrible shape, but it had the hands and a good balance...no rust.  So, it was one of my earliest projects.  I did have the dial refinished--I am wearing it now!!  Since then I have acquired and restored several Crickets.  I love them...but I can only wear one at a time, so I wear my first one.

I think there is another Cricket enthusiast on this forum...maybe two.  You have come to the right place...we can help you in your journey.  Have fun!!!

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