Gallet Chronograph Watch - MultiChron Commander chronograph

Gallet Commander

1938 - 1948

A true mid-sized wrist-timer, the Commander was powered by the world's first and only oval chronograph mechanism. This uniquely shaped in-house manufactured Excelsior Park 42 movement allowed for a time recording wristwatch of smaller proportions for professional women or the man desiring a timepiece that fit easily under the cuff. The Commander was also the first wrist chronograph capable of recording events lasting up to a full 45 minutes in duration.

A Gallet Commander was worn by 2nd LT. James Richard Hoel, one of the escape tunnel diggers at Stalag Luft III, a German prisoner of war camp during WWII. The heroic efforts of these Allied soldiers were later portrayed in the 1963 movie, “The Great Escape”, starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough.

Model name: Commander (special outer dial ring)

Reference #: n/a

Movement type: chronograph, manual wind

Calibre: EP42

Case material: stainless steel

Case back: press in

Dimensions: 29mm diameter

Bracelet: leather, rubber, or mil. spec. canvas

Water resistance:

Production years: 1938 - 1948

Serial numbers: 742002, 749001, 789685, 833666, etc.

Application: aviation, navigation, medical, engineering

Notes: 45 min. recording, interchangeable outer ring with 12 hour, pulsations, tachometer, or telemeter scales

Valuation*

Stainless Steel: $4500.00 - $5500.00 (rare)

14k Gold: n/a

18k Gold: n/a

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The mid-size Gallet MultiChron Commander chronograph

Model name: Commander

Reference #: n/a

Movement type: chronograph, manual wind

Calibre: EP42

Case material: stainless steel

Case back: press in

Dimensions: 29mm diameter

Bracelet: leather, rubber, or mil. spec. canvas

Water resistance:

Production years: 1938 - 1948

Serial numbers: 742002, 749001, 789685, 833666, etc.

Application: aviation, navigation, engineering

Notes: 45 min. recording, tachometer & telemeter scales

Valuation*

Stainless Steel: $2900.00 - $3500.00

14k Gold: n/a

18k Gold: n/a

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* Valuations for timepieces listed on Gallet World are based on an average of fair market prices, either quoted or realized in retail venues, auctions, and NAWCC national and regional shows. Values displayed are for complete timepieces in good working condition with original dials and components.