Gallet MultiChron 12
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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
Links
Credits - http://www.galletworld.com/gallet_watch_multichron_12.html
