Mar 27, 2025 · Produced in 1938 and first advertised in January 1939, the Gallet Flying Officer featured names of world cities, representing time zones, around the edge of the dial on a …

The Flying Officer chronograph wristwatch (1939–present), designed and manufactured in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Gallet & Co., was commissioned by Senator Harry S. …

May 31, 2020 · 1938: First rotating bezel, installed in the Gallet Flight Officer. 1939 : This year, Gallet manufactures the MultiChron Petite, which was the first chronograph aimed at a female …

Gallet is a historic Swiss manufacturer of high-end timepieces for professional, military, sports, racing, and aviation use. Gallet is the world's oldest watch and clock making house with …

Gallet, whose primary export market was the United States, is best known for a wide range of stopwatches and specialized chronograph watches designed for aviation, motor-sport, …

Mar 18, 2025 · Let’s look at the top watches from a brand with a history spanning well over a hundred years. The most important watch in Gallet’s history used other brands’ previous …

Nov 23, 2011 · Gallet has re-introduced the watch as the Flight Officer (the original name of the US Army officer position for which the watch was named). For more information, click here and …

Feb 5, 2024 · Known as the first waterproof chronograph wristwatch, the distinct "Clamshell" case was patented in 1936 by Schmitz Freres & Co., and acquired in 1937 by Gallet. It’s a unique …

Nov 12, 2017 · Powering the watch’s vintage-style, syringe hour and minute hands and red lollipop-inspired chronograph seconds counter is the automatic Gallet Swiss Caliber 550, …

Dec 3, 2024 · Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NOS Vintage 1970's Last Generation Gallet Flying Officer Chronograph BEZEL ONLY at the best online prices at …