Gallet Multichron 12 EP40 "Jim Clark" with rare By Racine dial
Gallet Multichron 12 "Jim Clark" with rare By Racine dial. In outstanding condition. With the highly sought after Excelsior Park 40 movement. The inner lug is stamped H for High Grade proving the watch came originally with the EP40.
A watch made for racing. With the start of the 60’s racing becomes a more "professionalized” sport. A sport that is very dependable on accurate timing. With chronographs being used in the Second World War you can now see them transition to multiple disciplines like motor sports. Featuring bigger dials, heavy contrasts and matte colors. Extremely useful going 260km/h on the Monza straight with no onboard radio…
That is exactly were this watch was made for, racing. A high contract dial with a telemeter scale based on miles. Commonly seen on dials made for the US-market which is also substantiated by the “By Racine” dealer mark. A New York based brand established by Jules Racine, cousin of the Gallet family.
Something I cannot leave unmentioned. The Excelsior Park 40 movement. A movement so buttery smooth and with a feel on the pushers that stands above anything else really. Maybe the best chronograph movement ever made but never succeeded because it’s over engineering.
One last thing. This piece is known in the watch world as the “Jim Clark” after the famous F1 driver from that period. Why? Because of a false myth. See Tomas his story on Fratello (yes, the watch featured in the posts is this watch): https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-is-the-jim-clark-gallet-multichron-12-one-big-fantasy/
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Brand: Gallet
Model: Multichron 12
Reference: N/A
Year: 1966-1968
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Excelsior Park 40
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct stainless steel Beads of Rice
Box/Papers: N/A
Gallet Multichron 12 "Jim Clark" with rare By Racine dial. In outstanding condition. With the highly sought after Excelsior Park 40 movement. The inner lug is stamped H for High Grade proving the watch came originally with the EP40.
A watch made for racing. With the start of the 60’s racing becomes a more "professionalized” sport. A sport that is very dependable on accurate timing. With chronographs being used in the Second World War you can now see them transition to multiple disciplines like motor sports. Featuring bigger dials, heavy contrasts and matte colors. Extremely useful going 260km/h on the Monza straight with no onboard radio…
That is exactly were this watch was made for, racing. A high contract dial with a telemeter scale based on miles. Commonly seen on dials made for the US-market which is also substantiated by the “By Racine” dealer mark. A New York based brand established by Jules Racine, cousin of the Gallet family.
Something I cannot leave unmentioned. The Excelsior Park 40 movement. A movement so buttery smooth and with a feel on the pushers that stands above anything else really. Maybe the best chronograph movement ever made but never succeeded because it’s over engineering.
One last thing. This piece is known in the watch world as the “Jim Clark” after the famous F1 driver from that period. Why? Because of a false myth. See Tomas his story on Fratello (yes, the watch featured in the posts is this watch): https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-is-the-jim-clark-gallet-multichron-12-one-big-fantasy/
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Brand: Gallet
Model: Multichron 12
Reference: N/A
Year: 1966-1968
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Excelsior Park 40
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct stainless steel Beads of Rice
Box/Papers: N/A
Gallet Multichron 12 "Jim Clark" with rare By Racine dial. In outstanding condition. With the highly sought after Excelsior Park 40 movement. The inner lug is stamped H for High Grade proving the watch came originally with the EP40.
A watch made for racing. With the start of the 60’s racing becomes a more "professionalized” sport. A sport that is very dependable on accurate timing. With chronographs being used in the Second World War you can now see them transition to multiple disciplines like motor sports. Featuring bigger dials, heavy contrasts and matte colors. Extremely useful going 260km/h on the Monza straight with no onboard radio…
That is exactly were this watch was made for, racing. A high contract dial with a telemeter scale based on miles. Commonly seen on dials made for the US-market which is also substantiated by the “By Racine” dealer mark. A New York based brand established by Jules Racine, cousin of the Gallet family.
Something I cannot leave unmentioned. The Excelsior Park 40 movement. A movement so buttery smooth and with a feel on the pushers that stands above anything else really. Maybe the best chronograph movement ever made but never succeeded because it’s over engineering.
One last thing. This piece is known in the watch world as the “Jim Clark” after the famous F1 driver from that period. Why? Because of a false myth. See Tomas his story on Fratello (yes, the watch featured in the posts is this watch): https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-is-the-jim-clark-gallet-multichron-12-one-big-fantasy/
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Brand: Gallet
Model: Multichron 12
Reference: N/A
Year: 1966-1968
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Excelsior Park 40
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct stainless steel Beads of Rice
Box/Papers: N/A