Gallet are recognized by collectors for having produced some of the most beautiful and high grade chronographs in the mid 1900s. They are often referred to as "the master of the chronograph" and primarily leverage both Valjoux movements as well as Excelsior Park movements. Although not widely known, for over 60 years, Excelsior Park played a pivotal role in the production of movements for well-known brands such as Girard-Perregaux, Zenith and of course, Gallet. Initially specializing in stopwatches, they later expanded their production to include the creation of movements for chronograph wristwatches. EP found success following WWII but encountered challenges during the Quartz Crisis, resulting in its absorption by Gallet and eventual disappearance in the 1980s.

Gallet offered an extensive range of double and triple register chronographs, leveraging both the V72 and the EP40 movements. This particular example however is unique in that it is the only single register chronograph known from the brand. It is worth noting that the EP40 movement does not appear to have any type of modifications and the dial was clearly produced specifically for this movement. The white dial features beautiful painted Arabic 12 hour numerals. More subtle are the 24 hour inner GMT markings, as well as the 60 second outer track. All of this is accented with a set of beautiful "syringe" style hour and minute hands. Not only is this piece truly unique, it remains in stunning collector grade condition with a mint dial and unpolished case.

Dial: Phenomenal preservation with no notable blemishes under magnification.
Bezel: No notable blemishes.
Hands: Are matching with all of their radium lume intact.
Case: Appears completely unpolished with honest signs of use consistent with age. Correct pushers and unsigned crown.
Bracelet: Two piece grained leather strap in black. Crystal: Clear.

The movement is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

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