Gallet MultiChron 12
Introduced in 1939
Model name: MultiChron 12 (1st series)
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: 1933 - 1938
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $10,000.00 - $12,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
* 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.
** Add $300 to $500 for superior Excelsior Park Movement
GALLET WORLD
GENEVE - SINCE 1466
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Model name: MultiChron 12 waterproof "Jim Clark"
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $7,500.00 - $8,500.00** (extra rare)
14k Gold: $9,000.00 - $10,000.00 (extra rare)
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron 12 waterproof
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,800.00 - $5,500.00 (rare)
14k Gold: $7,500.00 - $8,500.00** (extra rare)
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: 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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $3,500.00 - $4,000.00** (rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: 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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $15,000.00 - $18,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 (extra rare)
RESOURCES
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OTHER RESOURCES
Model name: 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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $5,800.00 - $6,500.00** (extra rare)
14k Gold: $6,000.00 - $7,000.00 (extra rare)
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron 12 waterproof
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,800.00 - $5,500.00 (rare)
14k Gold: $7,500.00 - $8,500.00** (extra rare)
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron 12 (2nd series)
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: 1939 - 1944
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: military, aviation, auto racing, etc.
Notes: 3 register, 12 hr. recording, telemeter & tachometer scales, luminous hand and numbers
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $7,000.00 - $8,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: 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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $8,000.00 - $9,000.00 (rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron 12 waterproof "Aviation"
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $7,500.00 - $8,500.00** (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron 12 (3nd series)
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $7,000.00 - $8,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron 12 - waterproof "Clamshell"
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
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $12,000.00 - $15,000.00 (extra extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
