Gallet MultiChron 12H Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
GalletThis Gallet MultiChron 12H chronograph wristwatch dates to the 1960s. It features a 37mm stainless steel case described as unpolished with original factory finishing.
The watch is powered by a manually wound Valjoux 72 mechanical movement. Its aesthetic is characterized by a glossy black gilt dial with Arabic numeral markers and silver printing. The hour markers and syringe-style hands retain tritium luminous material, which the source reports has aged to a green tone. The chronograph pushers and winding crown remain unsigned. The watch is presented on a period-correct Rowi Fixo-Flex beads-of-rice stainless steel bracelet.
The model is identified in the source as being associated with Formula 1 driver Jim Clark, who reportedly wore the model during the Indianapolis 500. It is accompanied by its original box and additional bracelet links. The source notes the watch functions accurately, though the history of its last service is unknown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Gallet
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Bracelet
- Rowi Fixo-Flex beads of rice
- Movement
- Valjoux 72 manual wind
- Dial Type
- Glossy black gilt
- Case Diameter
- 37mm
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Gallet
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 37mm stainless steel case. According to the auction description, the case remains in an unpolished state, retaining its original factory-applied finish. The unsigned chronograph pushers and winding crown are present in their original configuration. The dial is finished in a glossy black gilt style, featuring silver-printed markers and Arabic numerals. The syringe-style hands and hour markers are filled with tritium luminous material, which has developed a green-toned patina. The source states that the dial is in sound condition under ultraviolet light examination.
- Visible features
- • Glossy black gilt dial with telemeter scale • Syringe-style hands with aged luminous material • Unsigned round chronograph pushers • Rowi Fixo-Flex beads-of-rice bracelet
- History and Presentation
- This MultiChron 12H model is associated with the professional racing driver Jim Clark, who reportedly wore this model during his participation in the Indianapolis 500. This association has contributed to the model's historical standing among collectors of vintage racing chronographs. The watch is offered as part of a set that includes the original box and a Rowi Fixo-Flex beads-of-rice stainless steel bracelet, complete with additional links.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by the Valjoux 72 manually wound mechanical movement. This movement provides a 12-hour chronograph function. The auction description reports that the watch operates with accurate technical performance. However, there is no verifiable documentation regarding the date or extent of the watch's most recent technical service.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Last service history is unknown
- Research required: Provenance link to Jim Clark is based on general model association rather than specific individual ownership