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Gallet Multichron Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This mid-century Gallet Multichron wristwatch features a 35 mm round stainless steel case fitted with a smooth fixed bezel, pump pushers, and a domed acrylic crystal. Its patinated beige analog dial displays Arabic numerals, telemeter and tachymeter scales, a continuous small seconds register at 9 o'clock, and a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock. The seller states the watch is powered by a manual-wind Venus Caliber 188 movement with 17 jewels operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour. The snap-on case back is reported to be marked 'Gallet & CO. Swiss Stainless Steel', and the watch is fitted with a textured brown leather strap.

Front three-quarter view of the Gallet Multichron chronograph wristwatch on a stand
Front three-quarter view of the Gallet Multichron chronograph wristwatch on a stand — Second Hand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Gallet & Co.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-5951
Source-reported date
1950s/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 External Features

The watch is housed in a 35 mm round stainless steel case featuring a smooth fixed bezel and a domed acrylic crystal. It is fitted with pump pushers and a snap-on case back.

The case back is reported to be marked 'Gallet & CO. Swiss Stainless Steel'. The watch is mounted on a two-piece leather strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 35mm stainless steel case with a smooth fixed bezel, domed acrylic crystal, and snap-on back.”
  • “Case Back Markings: Gallet & CO. Swiss Stainless Steel”

Dial and Complications

The analog dial is beige with visible surface speckling. It displays a two-register chronograph layout, with a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and a continuous small seconds register at 9 o'clock.

Peripheral markings include telemeter and tachymeter scales. The dial utilizes Arabic numerals.

Evidence for this section
  • “Warm, patinated beige dial with extensive surface speckling across the face.”
  • “It displays a balanced two-register layout with a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a small seconds subdial at 9, and both telemeter and tachymeter scales along the perimeter.”

Movement

The watch is powered by a manual-wind Venus Caliber 188 movement. The seller states the movement contains 17 jewels and operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour.

The movement features central chronograph seconds, a 30-minute counter, and a continuous small seconds register.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inside beats the Swiss-made Venus Caliber 188 — a hand-wound chronograph movement with 17 jewels, operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour”
  • “This highly regarded movement features central chronograph seconds, a 30-minute counter, and small seconds”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production serial number for this unit?
  • Does internal inspection confirm the presence of factory markings on the movement plate?
  • Are there specific case reference numbers or hallmarks located inside the case back not visible in the provided imagery?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gallet Multichron Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
CaliberVenus 188“powered by the Venus Caliber 188”
Jewel Count17“Jewels: 17”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Material: Stainless Steel”
Case Diameter35 mm“Case Size: 35”
SKUWA-5951“SKU: WA-5951”
Estimated Era1950s/1960s“Year / Era: 1950's/1960's - Vintage”

Visible details

  • Warm, patinated beige dial with extensive surface speckling across the face.
  • Two-register chronograph layout with counters at 3 and 9 o'clock and pump pushers flanking the winding crown.
  • Brown textured leather strap mounted on curved lugs.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and interior of case back are not shown in the provided images.
  • Reference and serial numbers are not specified in the catalog listing.

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

Consulted source

Gallet Multichron Chronograph | Vintage Venus 188 Swiss Watch – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 7b17c4cdf3

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