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Gallet gun metal open face minute repeating pocket watch

Partially verified

Catalogued as an early 20th-century open face minute repeating pocket watch by Gallet, the timepiece features a gun metal case fitted with a contrasting gold-toned pendant bow and fluted winding crown. The white dial displays black Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute ring with red five-minute markers, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are blued steel, and the dial face is marked 'GALLET' and 'SWISS'.

Dial and front view of the Gallet gun metal open face minute repeating watch
Dial and front view of the Gallet gun metal open face minute repeating watch — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Pocket watch · Minute repeating pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Gallet
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
145
Source-reported date
Early 20th century
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Classification

This pocket timepiece is catalogued by Bonhams as an open face minute repeating watch by Gallet, attributed to the early 20th century.

The catalog entry places it as lot 145 within the Fine Watches and Wristwatches sale held on 8 December 2014, designated under Property of various owners.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gallet. A good gun metal open face minute repeating watch”
  • “Early 20th century”
  • “Fine Watches and Wristwatches”
  • “8 December 2014”
  • “Property of various owners”
  • “Lot 145”

Case Material and Construction

The auction title lists the case material as gun metal in an open face configuration.

Visual observation of the watch shows a round gun metal case paired with a contrasting yellow-gold-toned bezel rim, bow, and fluted crown at 12 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “A good gun metal open face minute repeating watch”
  • “Gun metal round case paired with a contrasting yellow-gold-toned bow, bezel rim, and fluted crown”

Dial Display and Markings

Based on recorded visual observations, the timepiece features a white dial with black Arabic hour numerals, red Arabic five-minute indicators, and blued steel hands including a subsidiary seconds hand at 6 o'clock.

The dial is signed 'GALLET' beneath the 12 o'clock position and 'SWISS' directly above the subsidiary seconds register.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Arabic hour numerals and red Arabic five-minute indicators”
  • “Blued steel hands including a sub-seconds hand at 6 o'clock”
  • “Dial signed 'GALLET' beneath the 12 position and 'SWISS' above the sub-seconds register”

Open research questions

  • What specific calibre and chiming layout are fitted within the movement, and what marks or serial numbers appear on the movement or case interior?
  • What are the precise dimensions of the case, and where is the repeating slide or pusher located on the band?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gallet gun metal open face minute repeating pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGallet“Gallet. A good gun metal open face minute repeating watch”
Case MaterialGun metal“A good gun metal open face minute repeating watch”
PeriodEarly 20th century“Early 20th century”
Lot NumberLot 145“Lot 145”
Consignment CategoryProperty of various owners“Property of various owners”
Auction Sale Date8 December 2014“8 December 2014”
Auction Sale TitleFine Watches and Wristwatches“Fine Watches and Wristwatches”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Arabic hour numerals and red Arabic five-minute indicators
  • Blued steel hands including a sub-seconds hand at 6 o'clock
  • Gun metal round case paired with a contrasting yellow-gold-toned bow, bezel rim, and fluted crown
  • Dial signed 'GALLET' beneath the 12 position and 'SWISS' above the sub-seconds register

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement specifications, jewel counts, and case marks are neither detailed in the listing text nor shown in photographs
  • Repeating slide or pusher location and case dimensions are not documented in the provided auction listing text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Gallet. A good gun metal open face minute repeating watchEarly 20th century

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7ace40df23

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