Introducing: The Vulcain Skindiver Nautique
The pricing seems realistic and it places the Skindiver Nautique as the entry point for the Vulcain brand. In a world where a ’60s-inspired Seiko (like the SPB143) costs $1,200 and an Oris Diver’s Sixty-Five starts around $2,000, I think an ETA-powered and Swiss-made option from a known brand does make sense somewhere in the middle. For those wanting a diver that is smaller than a Mido Oceanstar Tribute (40.5mm, $1,150) or somewhat more conventional than options from Doxa, Bulova, or Zodiac – the Skindiver Nautique seems well-positioned, especially being 38mm. That said, I do figure that you are paying a small premium to have Vulcain on the dial rather than something like Mido, Certina, Seiko, or Citizen.