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Gallet Sold -- On Hold with Payment Pending
In Response To: New Photos and Information re Gallet Chrono ()

Sold to "M" in "LA". Thanks to everyone for the great response.

Jeff

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: Five new photos of the Gallet are posted below.

: In response to some questions about this Gallet chronograph:
: measurement is 37 millimeters, across the dial (not including
: the crown) screw-back case crystal appears to be original, but
: has some scratches . . . I have not tried buffing it; buffing
: might remove most of the scratches; assume that would need to be
: replaced I am not familiar with the movement, but it is very
: clean and properly signed for Gallet chronograph operates
: properly, with accurate start / stop / reset crown and stem feel
: right / solid (good resistance, no wobble, etc) I do not know
: when it was last serviced, but I wore it for a couple of days,
: and everything seemed OK. Please send me any further questions
: or requests.

: All the photos are here -- http://www.onthedash.com/4sale/2012Dec/

: First offer of $650 will take it; buyer pays shipping and insurance
: (required).

: Jeff

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: Gallet Two-Register Chronograph -- Decimal Scale

: Year of Production: 1950s or 60s

: Movement: Uncertain (many Gallets used Excelsior Park)

: Notes: This two-register chronograph features a decimal minutes
: scale, with red numerals and marks to match the “Decimal” on
: the dial. Decimal minutes, rather than seconds, are used to time
: automobile rallies, making this the perfect chronograph for the
: racer or rally navigator. The Gallet brand was recently
: recommended by Hodinkee, as a worthwhile chronograph for under
: $1,000

: Price: $650

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