Gallet MultiChron "Regulator"
Introduced in 1929
The MultiChron Regulator (Regulateur) chronograph, introduced by Gallet in 1929, represented a milestone for the professional timekeeping genre. Specifically designed for applications that prioritized the recording of events over displaying the time of day, the hour and minute hands occupied a less significant position on the dial (face). This unique configuration allowed for a clear unobstructed view of both the button activated sweep second hand and the minute counter.
Soon after its introduction, the Gallet Regulator became the time recording instrument of choice for pilots, doctors, technicians, and sports professionals, and was the first official wrist-worn chronograph of the Indianapolis 500 races.
The Regulator was originally produced with a single pusher to start, stop, and reset the timer mechanism. The second series, with an additional pusher, provided the wearer with the ability to start and pause the timer without fully resetting the timer hands back to zero.
Internal company documents from 1929 show that Gallet acquired exclusive control of the calibre 140 movement from the Venus company and supplied "private-labeled" Regulator watches to Rolex, Girard Perregaux, Harvard (Goerring), and other Swiss manufacturers.
Model name: MultiChron Regulator (1st series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Production years: 1929 - 1934
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: medical, technical, auto racing, etc.
Notes: single button activation and reset, 30 min. recording
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,000.00 - $4,500.00
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
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Model name: MultiChron Regulator (1st series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Production years: 1929 - 1934
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: medical, technical, auto racing, etc.
Notes: single button activation and reset, 30 min. recording
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,000.00 - $4,500.00
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Regulator Scientific (2nd series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather
Production years: 1935 - 1942
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: medical, technical, scientific, etc.
Notes: double button, 30 min. recording, rare scientific decimal reading dial
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $5,000.00 - $5,500.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Regulator Military (2nd series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Production years: 1935 - 1945
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: US military, medical, technical, scientific, etc.
Notes: double button, 30 min. recording, rare military issue version w/ black dial, telemeter and tachometer scales.
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $5,500.00 - $6,500.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Regulator (2nd series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Production years: 1935 - 1945
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: military artillery timing, auto racing, etc.
Notes: double button, 30 min. recording, tachometer & telemeter scales, same model worn by Jim Blakeslee
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,000.00 - $4,500.00 (rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Regulator "Rolex" (2nd series)
Reference #: Rolex 2737
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Production years: 1935 - 1945
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: military artillery timing, auto racing, etc.
Notes: double button, 30 min. recording, tachometer & telemeter scales, manufactured by Gallet for Rolex
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $12,000.00 - $15,000.00 (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.
Model name: MultiChron Regulator Decimal (2nd series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather
Production years: 1935 - 1942
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: medical, technical, scientific, etc.
Notes: double button, 30 min. recording, rare decimal reading dial w/ red numbers
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,500.00 - $5,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
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Model name: MultiChron Regulator "Harvard" (2nd series)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 34mm x 39mm
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Production years: 1935 - 1945
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: military artillery timing, auto racing, etc.
Notes: double button, 30 min. recording, tachometer & telemeter scales, manufactured by Gallet for Harvard
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $2,500.00 - $3,500.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Regulator - Doctor's pocket watch
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Venus 140
Case material: steel and chromium
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 45mm approx.
Bracelet: leather or cloth fob or lanyard
Production years: 1935 - 1945
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: military / civilian doctor of medic
Notes: single or double button, 30 min. recording, used for timekeeping and heart rate calculation
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4,500.00 - $5,500.00 (very rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
