Gallet MultiChron 12

Multichron 2nd Series Circa 1941

Gallet MultiChron 12

The MultiChron 12H, so known for its third register and capability of recording up to twelve hours, would likely have found use in aviation, motorsports, or military use, as the easily readable dial, black Arabic numerals and colored outer scales, allow for quick and precise reading. The look of the entire watch, from its sharp steel lines and beveled edges to its barrel pushers and uncluttered dial is simple elegance. Internally, the MultiChron 12Hs were fitted with either Valjoux 72 or Excelsior Park 40 manufacture movements.

Jim Clark, F1 racing driver of the 1960s was known for wearing them early in his career.

MultiChron 12 (1st series) 1939

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Universal Geneve 281 (Martel)
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: press in
• Dimensions: 30.2mm (gent's mid- size)
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: n/a
• Production years: 1939 - ?
• Serial numbers: UG serial and reference #'s
• Application: military, aviation, auto racing, etc.
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, world's 1st 3 register 12 hour recording chronograph

MultiChron 12 (2nd series) 1941

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Universal Geneve 281 (Martel)
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: press in
• Dimensions: 34.5mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: n/a
• Production years: 1941 - ?
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: military, aviation, auto racing, etc.
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, luminous hand and numbers

MultiChron 12 (3nd series)1941-45

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 71
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: press in
• Dimensions: 36mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: n/a
• Production years: 1941 - 1945
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: WWII,military, aviation, etc.
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, one of the 1st uses of 3 register Valjoux calibre

MultiChron 12 - waterproof "Clamshell" 1944-45

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Venus 152 (modified calibre 150)
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: 4 screw Clamshell compression
• Dimensions: 34.6mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 100m
• Production years: 1944 - 1945
• Serial numbers: 142xxx
• Application: WWII,military, aviation, etc.
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, the world's first "waterproof" 3 register chronograph, only a few ever made

MultiChron 12 waterproof 1952-1970s

• Reference #: 5193
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 72 or Excelsior Park 40
• Case material: 14k gold
• Case back: screw in
• Dimensions: 38mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 30m
• Production years: 1952 - 1970's
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation, sports, auto racing, scientific
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, gold or blue-steel hands common on 14k version

MultiChron 12 waterproof 1952-1970s

• Reference #: 5193
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 72 or Excelsior Park 40
• Case material: 14k gold
• Case back: screw in
• Dimensions: 38mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 30m
• Production years: 1952 - 1970's
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation, sports, auto racing, scientific
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, gold or blue-steel hands common on 14k version

MultiChron 12 waterproof "Jim Clark"

Jim Clark Multichron 12 circa 1960

• Reference #: 5193
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 72 or Excelsior Park 40
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: screw in
• Dimensions: 37.4mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 30m
• Production years: 1952 - 1970's
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation, artillery timing, military, auto racing
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, black military dial, same version used by Jim Clark

MultiChron 12 waterproof "Aviation" -1960-1970s

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 72
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: screw in
• Dimensions: 37.4mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 30m
• Production years: 1960 - 1970's
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation, military
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, black military dial, big arrow hands

MultiChron 12 (high accuracy version)

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Excelsior Park 40-68 (special accuracy upgrade)
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: screw in or friction fit
• Dimensions: 35.8mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 30m for round pusher version
• Production years: 1968 - 1974
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: scientific, aviation, military, auto racing
• Notes: produced w/ flat and round push buttons, special version with upgraded escapement & balance wheel

MultiChron 12 - Indy 500

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 72
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: screw in or friction fit
• Dimensions: 38mm
• Bracelet: leather
• Water resistance: 30m
• Production years: 1969 - 1972
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation,
• Notes: special high-visibility version for racing, sold at the Indy 500 store and racing supply stores

MultiChron 12 - AEROGRAPHIC

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 72
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: screw in or friction fit
• Dimensions: 38mm
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 30m
• Production years: 1969 - 1970
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation,
• Notes: special high-visibility version for aviation and ariel acrobatics. Sold through pilot's supply stores

MultiChron 12 (Swiss military issue)

Multichron 12 Swiss Military Issue

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, auto-wind
• Calibre: Valjoux 7750
• Case material: stainless steel w/ PVD coating
• Case back: screw in
• Dimensions: 38mm diameter
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 100m
• Production years: 1975 - 1982
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: aviation, artillery timing, military, time study
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, day & date window, tachometer scales, black military dial, date in French

MultiChron 12 (Limited Edition of 100)

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, auto-wind
• Calibre: Gallet G240 chronometre (in-house manufactured)
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: screw in
• Dimensions: 40mm diameter
• Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
• Water resistance: 200m / 660'
• Production years: 2007 - 2009
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: auto racing
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, date window, speed calculating tachometer bezel, chronometre grade

MultiChron 12 (Racing Heritage)

• Reference #: n/a
• Movement type: chronograph, auto-wind
• Calibre: Gallet G550 chronometre (in-house manufactured)
• Case material: stainless steel
• Case back: hex screw
• Dimensions: 40.1mm diameter
• Bracelet: leather rally style
• Water resistance: 100m / 328'
• Production years: 2018
• Serial numbers: n/a
• Application: auto racing
• Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, tachometer scale, dual mainsprings, low mass balance, ltd. edition of 500

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