Gallet MultiChron 45 Chronograph c.1960s — SERVICED
Gallet MultiChron 45 Chronograph c.1960s — SERVICED
Gallet timepieces, particularly their chronograph offerings, have become one of the more desirable collection of watches within the vintage watch world over the past handful of years. This classic MultiChron 45 pulls a lot of that weight in being the more accessible pieces of the bunch while still offering a classic look and solid movement options. Whereas most common chronos had 30 minute subdials, these models were noted for having a lesser seen 45 minute counting function.
This chronograph has the somewhat ‘rare’ Landeron 149 movement, which has pushers that operate in the traditional chrono sequence (top pusher starts & stops; bottom pusher only resets). The case is a nice honest example with no signs of polishing, and crisp sharp edges. The hour hand is missing lume, but this is mitigated (for practical purposes) by the fact that the lume window is so narrow on these models and the original lume will no longer glow, so it tends to go by unnoticed entirely.
Overall condition: VG. No large faults and running wonderfully for years to come!
Case: G+. No signs of polishing and sharp edges. Very acceptable for its age when compared to most examples.
Crystal (mineral): EX.
Movement: EX+. Recently serviced and running superbly.
Movement: Landeron 149, 17 jewels, 18000bph
Case: Stainless steel
Powered: Mechanical (handwind) chronograph
Case Width: ~35mm
Case Length: ~44mm
Lug Width: 18/19mm
Crystal: Domed acrylic
Function - This watch winds by hand only. We recommend rotating the crown clockwise 10-15 revolutions to power the watch each day. It is not generally advised to wind the watch completely all the time, which pulls the mainspring tight; if you are winding the watch and it begins to show resistance, stop winding entirely. The chronograph function is initiated after winding by pressing the top pusher to start the timing, pressing the top pusher to stop, and pressing the bottom pusher again to reset the chronograph.
[All vintage watches are expected to function as described. However, due to age and generally unknown service history (unless otherwise stated), these watches may not keep time as accurately as new or quartz (battery) watches. This is completely normal and does not indicate that there is a major problem. Like your automobile, all mechanical watches will likely need to be serviced at some point in time. Please keep this in mind, as there is no guarantee regarding when these vintage watches may need standard maintenance. Every watch sold by Buying On Time is done so with the expectation that it is not currently in need of service or repair, unless noted. We guarantee that all watches sold are accurately described and in the stated condition when they leave our hands.]