Gallet Chronograph 1940s Mk1 Flying Officer dodane the 36mm yellow gold case

the 36mm yellow gold case is in fabulous condition and has a plexi crystal that gives that special vintage vibe

reference 7836

The Valjoux 230 calibre has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker

This stone is in lieu of a caseback and is affixed with two small screws which gives access to the manual wind movement that has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

- Silver ‘Wide Boy’ Dial

Gallet Chronograph 1940s Mk1 Flying Officer dodane the 36mm yellow gold caseThe Mk 1 US Air Force Flying Officer We are delighted to offer this super condition and rare early large size steel chronograph. The Gallet Flying Officer was launched in 1939 as an aide to military pilots for quickly calculating changes in time zones as longitude lines were crossed. The dial is cream with dual register chronograph function , wit a so called snail tachymeter track and there is are cities listed, by time zone, around the outer track.