MultiChron Petite
Introduced in 1936
Breaking the gender barrier, the Gallet MultiChron Petite was the smallest wrist chronograph ever produced. Created for enlisted and professional women who before were required to use a gent's watch to do their assigned tasks, the Petite measures only 26.3mm in diameter.
Due to the general perception and resistance to "women doing men's jobs", the MultiChron Petite remained as an extremely scarce wristwatch as very few examples were ever produced. The few existing examples of this extraordinary timepieces are highly valued as rare and important items by today's collectors.
The Gallet MultiChron Petite was a favorite timepiece of the early "Flying Ninety-Nines", the renown organization of women pilots originally presided over by Amelia Earhart.
Model name: MultiChron Petite
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Valjoux 69
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 26.1mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1936 - 1969
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, engineering, scientific, artillery timing
Notes: 30 min. recording, 2 flat pushers
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4000.00 - $5000.00 (rare)
14k Gold: $7000.00 - $8000.00 (extra rare)
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Petite (olive or oval pusher version)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Valjoux 69
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 26.1mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1939 - 1945 (US Army Air Forces)
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, scientific, artillery timing, etc.
Notes: 30 min. recording, 2 olive (oval) shaped pushers
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $4500.00 - $5500.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: $8000.00 - $9000.00 (extra rare)
18k Gold: n/a
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Model name: MultiChron Pilot Petite ("'waterproof")
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Valjoux 69
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: 2 part compression
Dimensions: 28mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1942 - 1948
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, artillery timing, etc.
Notes: 30 min. recording, round pushers, telemetry & tachometer scales
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $10,000.00 - $12,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
* 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.
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