Gallet Commander
1938 - 1948
A true mid-sized wrist timer, the Commander was powered by the world's first and only oval chronograph mechanism. This uniquely shaped in-house manufactured Excelsior Park 42 movement allowed for a time recording wristwatch of smaller proportions for professional women, or the man desiring a timepiece that fit easily under the cuff. The Commander was also the first wrist chronograph capable of recording events lasting up to a full 45 minutes in duration.
A Gallet Commander was worn by 2nd LT. James Richard Hoel, one of the escape tunnel diggers at Stalag Luft III, a German prisoner of war camp during WWII. The heroic efforts of these Allied soldiers were later portrayed in the 1963 movie, “The Great Escape”, starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough.
Model name: Commander
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: EP42
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 29mm diameter
Bracelet: leather, rubber, or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance:
Production years: 1938 - 1948
Serial numbers: 742002, 749001, 789685, 833666, etc.
Application: aviation, navigation, medical, engineering
Notes: 45 min. recording, interchangeable outer 12 hour, pulsations, tachometer, or telemeter scales
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $2100.00 - $2500.00
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: Commander
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: EP42
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 29mm diameter
Bracelet: leather, rubber, or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance:
Production years: 1938 - 1948
Serial numbers: 742002, 749001, 789685, 833666, etc.
Application: aviation, navigation, engineering
Notes: 45 min. recording, tachometer & telemeter scales
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $1800.00 - $2100.00
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
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* Valuations for timepieces listed on Gallet World are based on an average of fair market prices, either quoted or realized in retail venues, auctions, and NAWCC national and regional shows. Values displayed are for complete timepieces in good working condition with original dials and components.
** Add $300 to $500 for superior Excelsior Park Movement
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