Vulcain Skindiver Chronograph Salmon & Meteorite

In 2023, Vulcain brought its famous Skindiver Nautique back into the spotlight — an iconic dive watch model from the 1960s. What few people knew is that the Locle based Manufacture had also developed a chronograph version of the Skindiver. Presented earlier this year, this hidden gem was unearthed from the brand’s archives and comes now with two editions limited to 100 pieces with salmon or meteorite dial.

Vulcain explores the deep

When people think of Vulcain, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Cricket. Yet the brand is also rich with “glories of the past” that still resonate with the nostalgic sensibilities within us all. The Skindiver Chronograph is part of the brand’s heritage of great diving watches developed during the 1960s — timepieces that have become true legends.

One instantly thinks of the Nautical: the first dive alarm watch featuring a decompression table on the dial and water resistance to 300 meters. Its 39.7 mm stainless steel case ensures water resistance to 200 meters. A rare and seldom-used decimal scale is also featured, with the minute divided into 100 hundredths instead of 60 seconds — a practical tool for writing and calculating time in decimal values.

The new edition of the Skindiver Chronograph is powered by the mechanical ETA 7753 movement. With its distinctly vintage look, this diving watch stands as a serious contender among today’s reimagined heritage divers. It features all the hallmarks of a professional dive watch, including high-contrast SuperLuminova indexes and hands in white or vintage brown, and a knurled bidirectional bezel with a black ceramic insert.

This diver is offered in two limited editions and a new rubber strap

The new Skindiver Chronograph with meteorite raw dial and white SuperLuminova indexes. The second edition comes with a luminous and refined salmon dial. With only 100 pieces, both are dedicated to collectors.

The chronograph functions are clearly highlighted by a running seconds subdial at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, with a red or black accent depending on the version. The tachymeter scale around the edge of the dial reinforces the sporty character of this watch. 

On the caseback, watchlovers can enjoy the decorated movement thanks to an exhibition caseback 

Technical specifications

Vulcain Skindiver Chronograph Salmon

Reference: 590176A87.BAR286

Limited edition of 100 pieces

Case

• Material: Vertically brushed 316L stainless steel
• Diameter: 39.7 mm
• Thickness: 13 mm
• Crystal: Domed sapphire glass
• Bidirectional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert
• Case back: Sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 20 ATM (200 meters)

Dial and hands

• Salmon

Movement

• Base ETA 7753 (C088)
• Automatic, self-winding mechanical movement
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Power reserve of 42 hours
• Decorations: Pearl-finished mainplate, Geneva-striped bridges, and brushed rotor engraved with the Vulcain logo

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

Strap and buckle

• Rubber strap or solid steel bracelet

MSRP: EUR 3'080

Technical specifications

Vulcain Skindiver Chronograph Meteorite

Reference: 590176T17.BHM286

Limited edition of 100 pieces

Case

• Material: Vertically brushed 316L stainless steel
• Diameter: 39.7 mm
• Thickness: 13 mm
• Crystal: Domed sapphire glass
• Bidirectional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert
• Case back: Sapphire crystal 
• Water-resistant to 20 ATM (200 meters)

Dial and hands

• Meteorite

Movement

• Base ETA 7753 (C088)
• Automatic, self-winding mechanical movement
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Power reserve of 42 hours
• Decorations: Pearl-finished mainplate, Geneva-striped bridges, and brushed rotor engraved with the Vulcain logo

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

Strap and buckle

• Rubber strap or solid steel bracelet

MSRP: EUR 3'120

For more information, please visit vulcain.ch