The piece you see here, a multichron 12hr, is connected with the. Apr 16, 2017 i recently picked up this gallet chronograph from a local seller. Their movements were used by a number of companies that carried pocket chronographs in their line. The seller had mentioned that the watch was recently serviced but the chrono function doesnt work as expected. Gallet, the oldest watch and clock manufacturer, has been the leading provider of professional wristworn chronographs and handheld timers for over 120 years. Excelsior park was still in business up until the 1960s, and were still making chronograph pocket watch movements. This watch stands out for its 3rd register, and the 12h stands for 12 hours of recording time. Produced between 19651974, this model was designed for scientific, aviation, military, and auto racing application. This rare variant of gallet chronograph is called the multichron decimal, made even. Clean, running well and keeping excellent time with all functions operational.
Gallet chronograph watch at gallet chronograph world excelograph. Vintage mens chronograph wristwatches for sale ebay. The case has a slim bezel, allowing for more room for a proportionally larger dial, and the large pump pushers make chronograph operation easy. These gallet watches have different types of dial features, so you can choose between roman numerals, thick lines, and standard numbers. Hello, i would like some help about this gallet chronograph. Sep 29, 2011 original gallet chronograph from the late 50s or early 60s. Angelus chronodato, breitling chronomat or this gallet popping from the quartet of pockets. Came across them while searching for a particular watch but pleasantly surprised. Gallet chronograph watch multichron calendar chronograph.
Up for grabs is a great example of a 12h denoting 12 hours of recording time chronograph from gallets multichron line, circa 1960s. With its refined steel case, round pushers, and stunning black dial, it ticks all the boxes. Choose a gallet analog watch for a traditional design and a timeless aesthetic. The gallet racing heritage chronograph is a new and rare watch from the historic gallet name, operating in america and built in switzerland. Get the best deal for gallet wristwatches from the largest online selection at. The brand creates mechanical and quartz watches and produces mechanisms for other watch brands. The dial is an almost iridescent silver, featuring a blue tachymeter on the outer edge, with a blue telemeter just on the inside of. Why this watch matters it is easy to see that this gallet is an incredible chronograph. Gallet is considered as the worlds oldest watch and clock making house. Ok, thats slightly exaggerated, but when a watchmaker has been around since 1466, its fair to say they know a thing or two about horology. Commemorating gallets century long heritage as the leading provider of timekeeping for auto racing, switzerlands foremost artisans have again created the worlds finest, most accurate and durable chronograph for motorsports. Lieutenant james richard hoel who escaped from stalag 3, a german prisoner of war camp.
For over 550 years, gallet timepieces have been the first choice for the worlds most important timekeeping applications. The programs installer files are commonly found as chrono. Here is a 1930s gallet chronograph that was once a pocket watch and converted, making it a very large wristwatch, measuring a whopping 42. Thanks to their functional and stylish displays, you can match them with a range of outfits. The other subdial register is for the elapsed chronograph minutes. When i start the chronograph, the 45 minute register moves 1 minute, and then another two minutes every time the second hand goes past the 57 second marker. If you contact me directly, i will do what i can to get a new heritage edition chronograph on your wrist at a price that does fit your budget. Rail road pocket watches under interocean brand name 1896. Gallet made this silver dial, as well as a black dial version, from 1975 to 1985. Gallet chronograph watch at gallet chronograph world. Utilizing the highest quality materials and finest workmanship is our renowned company heritage.
Original blued steel hour, minute, chronograph and counter hands. Gallet timepieces have been worn by individuals from every walk of life, including presidents, racing drivers, soldiers and pilots. Custom manufactured by gallet in switzerland for the american dodge brothers company before dodge became a division of chrysler motors. This particular model was made famous, as it was worn by one of the prisoners 2nd. Welcome to the official gallet world website, the most comprehensive resource on gallet professional chronograph wristwatches and timers. Gauging interest vintage gallet 2register chronograph. This example mirrors the blackdial jim clark model, having a white dial with blue and red scales along the perimeter of the dial. Gallets finest pocket watches, handbuilt in the classic swiss tradition and retaining the. Gallet is a historic swiss manufacturer of highend timepieces for professional, military, sports. Addressing the shortfalls of every mechanical chronograph ever produced before, gallet s team of world renowned designers and engineers have created the most wellappointed motorsports wristwatch available today. The full story there has been a growing interest in gallet chronographs in the last few years, and we have a beautiful example for you this week.
Oct 23, 2017 gallet heritage edition auto racing chronograph. A museum condition gallet flight officer for sale in the past ive liked to shine a light on some of the great watch companies of the past that fell by the wayside during the quartz crisis. Coincidentally, one of president harry trumans watch was a gallet officers chronograph that was similar to this watch, and likely manufactured in the same era. Equipped with the original 15 jewel venus 140 movement decorated with geneve stripes. A number of vintage watch collectors continue to see gallet chronographs as a true bargain. In line with the tradition, gallet created the new heritage edition auto racing chronograph, a robust yet elegant timepiece coming in a 40 mm stainless steel case. Gallet is the worlds oldest watch and clock making house with history dating back to humbertus gallet, a clock maker who became a citizen of geneve in 1466.
Gallet chronograph has been filling the needs of the professional user for centuries. Vintage gallet daydate multichron chronograph wdivers all ss case,runs strong. In spite of the clamshells effectiveness at preventing water intrusion to a submerged depth of over 100 meters. Gallet heritage edition auto racing chronograph time. The gallet racing heritage chronograph is a watch made entirely by passionate enthusiasts and despite not being inexpensive, it is a shining example of what dedication and persistence can achieve. Gallet is universally recognized as the master of the chronograph. The 38mm case fits wonderfully on any wrist, and is great shape with no signs of polishing. Oversize vintage gallet 2 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1960s. Gallet specializes in the repair and restoration of all brands of swiss made professionaluse chronograph watches. However, wanted to get your thoughts since i am fairly new to vintage watches. A watch dealer in florida offered me this gallet watch with an excelsior park 40 movement. Commemorating gallet s century long heritage as the leading provider of timekeeping for auto racing, switzerlands foremost artisans have again created the worlds finest, most accurate and durable chronograph for motorsports. Nov 12, 2017 steve, i recognize you as a long time fan and supporter of gallet, a member of our extended gallet family. Reports have surfaced about the challenges of tracking down ep mainsprings as they used a riveted tshaped end a carryover from the pocket.
Gallet pocket chronograph 1915 high quality pocket. He doesnt give a lot of information on this company, unfortunately. Looking back at the watches gallet made, it is impossible to downplay the. Pocket watch with timer manufactured by gallet for rail road conductors and engineers of the new york central rail road. Make offer tudor prince date chronograph auto 40mm steel mens bracelet watch date 79280 omega speedmaster moonwatch steel manual 42mm bracelet mens watch 145. Im not 100% sure that gallet made their own pocket watch chrono movements. Chronograph lies within office tools, more precisely timekeeping. Help with gallet excelsior park 40 movement watchuseek forums. Vintage gallet the gallet brand made very popular swiss pocket watches and later specialized in excellent wrist chronographs which were as well very popular and still are very collectible.
Gallet also supplied privately labeled versions of its clamshell chronograph to other watch companies, as well as retailers that included c. Powered by the groundbreaking valjoux calibre 72c, the gallet multichron calendar was the first professional chronograph wristwatch to include automatically adjusting date and dayoftheweek features. Our antivirus check shows that this download is clean. Gallet chronograph watches for sale online at 300watches. This pc program is suitable for 32bit versions of windows xpvista7810. Steve, i recognize you as a long time fan and supporter of gallet, a member of our extended gallet family. The original dial in red and black complicated dial is very clean and retains all the original blued steel hands. Gallet heritage edition chronograph automatic gal1965. Gallet pocket watches appear to have been more popular in canada than in the us. This gallet multichron regulator don blakeslee comes on a modern 18mm leather strap with steel buckle. In this particular one i believe, according to the setting of the parts, that the movement was made by lemania and is probably from the 50s surely post.