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Gallet MultiChron 12H Chronograph

Partially verified

This Gallet MultiChron 12H chronograph wristwatch dates to the 1960s. It features a 37mm stainless steel case described as unpolished with original factory finishing. The watch is powered by a manually wound Valjoux 72 mechanical movement. Its aesthetic is characterized by a glossy black gilt dial with Arabic numeral markers and silver printing. The hour markers and syringe-style hands retain tritium luminous material, which the source reports has aged to a green tone. The chronograph pushers and winding crown remain unsigned. The watch is presented on a period-correct Rowi Fixo-Flex beads-of-rice stainless steel bracelet. The model is identified in the source as being associated with Formula 1 driver Jim Clark, who reportedly wore the model during the Indianapolis 500. It is accompanied by its original box and additional bracelet links. The source notes the watch functions accurately, though the history of its last service is unknown.

Front view of the Gallet MultiChron 12H showing the dial, hands, and beads-of-rice bracelet.
Front view of the Gallet MultiChron 12H showing the dial, hands, and beads-of-rice bracelet. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Gallet
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1960s
Source-reported place
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

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 37mm stainless steel case. According to the auction description, the case remains in an unpolished state, retaining its original factory-applied finish. The unsigned chronograph pushers and winding crown are present in their original configuration.

The dial is finished in a glossy black gilt style, featuring silver-printed markers and Arabic numerals. The syringe-style hands and hour markers are filled with tritium luminous material, which has developed a green-toned patina. The source states that the dial is in sound condition under ultraviolet light examination.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از فولاد ضدزنگ با قطر ۳۷ میلی‌متر ساخته شده و طبق توصیف ارائه‌شده، در وضعیت پولیش‌نخورده با پرداخت فابریک دست‌نخورده و کمترین آثار استفاده حفظ شده است.”
  • “پاشرهای کرنوگراف و دسته کوک بدون نشان (unsigned) در حالت اولیه خود باقی مانده‌اند.”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by the Valjoux 72 manually wound mechanical movement. This movement provides a 12-hour chronograph function.

The auction description reports that the watch operates with accurate technical performance. However, there is no verifiable documentation regarding the date or extent of the watch's most recent technical service.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت به کالیبر مکانیکی کوکی دست‌ساز Valjoux 72 مجهز است.”
  • “طبق منبع، ساعت در مشخصات فنی استاندارد کارکردی دقیق ارائه می‌دهد، هرچند پیشینه آخرین سرویس فنی آن نامشخص است.”

History and Presentation

This MultiChron 12H model is associated with the professional racing driver Jim Clark, who reportedly wore this model during his participation in the Indianapolis 500. This association has contributed to the model's historical standing among collectors of vintage racing chronographs.

The watch is offered as part of a set that includes the original box and a Rowi Fixo-Flex beads-of-rice stainless steel bracelet, complete with additional links.

Evidence for this section
  • “این مدل به دلیل استفاده توسط راننده نامدار مسابقات فرمول یک، Jim Clark، که در مسابقه ایندیاناپولیس ۵۰۰ نیز این مدل را بر مچ داشت، شهرت تاریخی قابل‌توجهی در میان علاقه‌مندان به ساعت‌های مسابقه‌ای وینتیج کسب کرده است.”
  • “همچنین ساعت به همراه جعبه اصلی بند Rowi Fixo-Flex و لینک‌های اضافی آن ارائه می‌شود.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date for this serial number?
  • Does the case back contain specific military or racing-related engravings?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gallet MultiChron 12H Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGallet“ساخت Gallet”
MovementValjoux 72 manual wind“کالیبر مکانیکی کوکی دست‌ساز Valjoux 72”
Case Diameter37mm“قطر ۳۷ میلی‌متر”
Case MaterialStainless steel“فولاد ضدزنگ”
Dial TypeGlossy black gilt“صفحه ساعت از نوع براق مشکی گیلت (Glossy Black Gilt)”
BraceletRowi Fixo-Flex beads of rice“بند ساعت از نوع دانه‌برنجی انعطاف‌پذیر Rowi Fixo-Flex”
OriginSwitzerland“تاریخ ساعت‌سازی سوئیس”

Visible details

  • Glossy black gilt dial with telemeter scale
  • Syringe-style hands with aged luminous material
  • Unsigned round chronograph pushers
  • Rowi Fixo-Flex beads-of-rice bracelet

Research qualifications

  • Last service history is unknown
  • Provenance link to Jim Clark is based on general model association rather than specific individual ownership

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف Gallet مدل MultiChron 12H معروف به Jim Clark

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record ea0de8899f

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