1940's Gallet Vintage Regulator Mens Chronograph Watch - Stainless Steel

1940's Gallet Vintage Regulator Mens Chronograph Watch - Stainless SteelPartly due to military requirements, the late 1930's and early 1940's were an important period for the development of technically advanced chronographs. As a mid sized watch manufacturer Gallet & Co. was a specialist, focusing on creating chronographs of superior quality. Her Majesty put Britain's timing needs during World War I into the hands of the company's wristwatches, selecting them as its first chronograph supplier in 1916. Building on the

The case is large for the era

and Tommy Lee Jones

This handsome full size Sea Hawk has a diameter of 34mm and is 40

It has a timelessly vintage styled case with elegant bombé lugs and strong black dial

Classic and elegant so called "dog leg" waterproof style 14K gold case

great condition

was himself trained by the late Jim Reese

It features a Rolex Oyster bracelet

The gold-filled case has a distinctive horn lug design

a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity

This movement was made in the final year of its production

Its original Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished - the printing looks Omega factory done to the naked eye