THE LEGACY OF LEGEND: 1950’S PRESIDENTS’ CHRONOGRAPH HERITAGE
A tale of two legends: Real Madrid and Vulcain. The visionary Manufacture in Le Locle quickly grasped the immense popularity of soccer. By the early 1930s, the brand had already cemented its presence in Spanish-speaking countries, where the sport was extremely popular.
But why Real Madrid?
André Ditisheim, known as "Didixien", was the grandson of André Ditisheim who, together with his brother Maurice had founded the Manufacture that became Vulcain in 1894. He was an athlete to the core, excelling in tennis and skiing – and a passionate football player.
In 1907, at 18, “Didixien” moved to Madrid to learn Spanish – South America was fast becoming one of the most important markets for Swiss watches. His skills on a football pitch didn’t go unnoticed and before he knew it, he was the Madrid FC’s attacking midfielder. The club evolved into the renowned Real Madrid, and there he left a lasting legacy.
In 1934, Vulcain was appointed the official timekeeper for Real Madrid. That year, the team triumphed in the Spanish Cup, a victory highlighted by the performance of the legendary goalkeeper Zamora. It was also the season when coach Fernando Bru relied on a Vulcain to time the training drills. He noted, “We held our training sessions with an incredibly precise Vulcain chronograph and it was instrumental in our resounding victory in the 1934 Spanish Championship.”
MONOPUSHER GREEN
The Vulcain Manufacture pays tribute to its legacy with the re-issue of the Monopusher Green, a captivating version of the legendary 1950s Chronograph Heritage. Featuring a refined 39mm case, this model stays true to Vulcain's celebrated designs from the past while offering modern watchmaking excellence.
The sunburst green dial boasts the same polished silver numerals and hour-markers that adorned the original. Alongside the minute track, the dial also features a pulsometer scale marked "Graduated for 30 pulsations", staying faithful to the historical aesthetic.
This version is equipped with the robust SELLITA SW 510 manual winding movement, ensuring reliability and performance for the discerning collector. The Monopusher Green combines timeless design with modern expertise, making it a must-have for connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.
