Founded in Le Locle by the Ditisheim brothers, the initial workshop subsequently gave rise to the Vulcain brand. Its remarkable complication watches earned numerous distinctions in several World Fairs. Nonetheless, the legendary reputation of Vulcain is essentially based on the development of the mechanical alarm in the famous Cricket movement. Its alarm watches have been worn by a number of heads of state, including Trumann, Eisehower and Nixon, thus enabling the brand to achieve its current status as “The Presidents’ Watch”. The Manufacture has also distinguished itself by accompanying famous explorers to the depths of the oceans with its Nautical collection equipped with decompression tables, as well as in the skies with its Aviator line.