Watch Overview

This is a refined Vulcain 50s Presidents' Classic automatic wristwatch, reference 560156, presented as a complete set with its original double box and papers.

The “Presidents’ Classic” line draws inspiration from Vulcain’s historic association with U.S. presidents — most notably the Vulcain Cricket, a mechanical alarm watch first gifted to President Harry S. Truman in 1953 by the White House Press Photographers Association.

Following this, the Cricket became closely associated with the White House and was worn by several U.S. presidents, including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson, earning Vulcain its well-known nickname: “The Watch for Presidents.”

This model carries that legacy forward with a clean, mid-century inspired design and a modern automatic movement, blending classic styling with the heritage Vulcain is known for.

Powered by the Vulcain automatic caliber V-56, featuring 25 jewels, a sweep seconds hand, and a date display at 6 o’clock. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers an approximate power reserve of 42 hours.

The elegant sunburst gray dial is accented by applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9, with stick hour markers, a precise minute track, and matching silver-tone hands. The layout is clean, balanced, and highly legible.

Housed in a 42mm stainless steel case with sapphire crystal and an exhibition caseback, allowing a view of the movement. It is paired with its original black Vulcain leather strap.

Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, this timepiece is running properly and ready to wear.

Product Details

General Specifications

Brand: Vulcain
Type: Wristwatch
Model: 50s Presidents' Classic
Reference: 560156
Year / Era: Modern
Gender: Men's
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

Display: Analog
Color: Gray (Sunburst)
Features: Arabic numerals, stick markers, sweep-seconds, date display

Movement

Type: Self-winding
Caliber: Vulcain V-56
Jewels: 25
Movement Functions:
- Sweep-second hand
- Date function with quick-set
Power Reserve: Approx. 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph

Case & Band

Material: Stainless steel
Case Shape: Round
Bezel: Smooth, fixed
Crystal: Sapphire
Back: Exhibition (display caseback)
Crown: Push-pull
Water Resistance: 50 meters / 165 feet / 5 ATM
Band Type: Original Vulcain black leather strap
Case Back Markings: Stainless Steel, Manufactured in Switzerland, 5 ATM, 560156, N.10112

Case Measurements (mm)

Case Size: 42
Case Diameter w/Crown: 45
Case Lug to Lug: 49
Case Thickness: 8.6
Lug Width: 22
Band Width: 22

Additional Info

Box & Papers: Yes — includes original double box and papers
Condition: Very good condition with light wear consistent with use
Notes: Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker; running properly

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Vulcain 50s Presidents' Classic Watch Auto 560156 Date 42mm S.S. ALL Original - B&P