MultiChron Navigator GMT
Introduced in 1943 (Patent Received - 15 Nov 1944)
~ The World's First 24 Hour Reading GMT Chronograph ~
Upon its release in 1943, the Gallet MultiChron Navigator chronograph was one of the most advanced and complex multi-function “tool watches” ever created for professional use.
Designed to fill the many timekeeping and time recording requirements of pilots, navigators, and explorers, the Navigator was the world's first wrist chronograph that simultaneously displayed both 12 and 24 hour time. The additional 24 hour or "North" hand made it possible to also calculate compass directions. An additional winding crown located at the 9 position stopped (hacked) and adjusted the continuous second hand, allowing for split second synchronization. This feature in particular resulted in the watch's populararily with both military and civiliam paratroopers.
Due to the higher cost of this complicated specialty timepiece, sales of the MultiChron Navigator were very limited. As a result, this unique watch is now a highly desirable item for the advanced collector and one of the rarest of all Gallet's 20th century professional-use chronographs.
VARIATIONS (click images to enlarge)
GALLET WORLD
GENEVE - SINCE 1466
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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.
Model name: MultiChron Navigator (white dial)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Excelsior Park 4
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 35.5mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1943 -
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, navigation, etc.
Notes: 45 min. recording, north pointing 24 hr. GMT hand, dual crowns, hack setting
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $10,000.00 - $12,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
Model name: MultiChron Navigator (black dial)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Excelsior Park 4
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 35.5mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1943 -
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, navigation, etc.
Notes: 45 min. recording, north pointing 24 hr. GMT hand, dual crowns, hack setting, black dial (must be original)
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $15,000.00 - $17,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
INSTRUCTIONS
Model name: Zenith Sextant (same as Gallet Navigator)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Excelsior Park 4
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 35.5mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1943 -
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, navigation, etc.
Notes: manufactured by Gallet for the Zenith company
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $10,00.00 - $12,000.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
RESOURCES
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OTHER RESOURCES
Model name: MultiChron Navigator (luminous white dial)
Reference #: n/a
Movement type: chronograph, manual wind
Calibre: Excelsior Park 4
Case material: stainless steel
Case back: press in
Dimensions: 35.5mm diameter
Bracelet: leather or mil. spec. canvas
Water resistance: n/a
Production years: 1943 -
Serial numbers: n/a
Application: aviation, navigation, etc.
Notes: 45 min. recording, north pointing 24 hr. GMT hand, dual crowns, hack setting, luminous hands & numbers
Valuation*
Stainless Steel: $11,000.00 - $12,500.00 (extra rare)
14k Gold: n/a
18k Gold: n/a
