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Dr. Debbie Irvine
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We received a phone call from a jeweler who had a customer bring in a Gallet stop watch.

Does anyone know specifically what this particular stop watch was used for given the very unusual numbering on the dial.

Additionally, can anyone place a value on this unique item.

Any input is very much appreciated.


 
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Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Here is a movement image...


 
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Dr. Debbie Irvine
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What I find quite interesting is the words on the movement...


"Underneath Spare Parts for Repair"

 
Posts: 5361 | Location: Northern Ohio in the U.S.A. | Registered: December 04, 2002
Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Inside case back


 
Posts: 5361 | Location: Northern Ohio in the U.S.A. | Registered: December 04, 2002
Lorne Wasylishen
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The Gallet website has a section where you can share your story, perhaps they will provide some information.

galletworld.com
 
Posts: 2093 | Location: British Columbia in Canada | Registered: March 02, 2011
Mike Benda
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Fascinating markings. It appears to be a tachymeter/production timing device. if you can do something in one-tenth of a minute, then you would have 600 per hour.
Someone has added 'custom' markings by hand on the dial.
More research needed, nice timepiece !
 
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Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Thanks, I will pass the message on.

 
Posts: 5361 | Location: Northern Ohio in the U.S.A. | Registered: December 04, 2002
Enrico Busuito
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It was actually built by Excelsior Park.
"Underneath Spare Parts for Repair" was a feature of the maison.

 
Posts: 25 | Location: Torino in Italy | Registered: January 28, 2014
Krister Olsson
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Hi.
It could measure speed. You clock the time it takes to drive 1 kilometer. Ex: If you drive 1 kilometer in 30 seconds, your speed is 120 kilometers/hour. Used by police on the ground as well as from helicopters.
The red numbers are six seconds apart and then there are red markings in between. I have no clue what they are for.

Regards, Krister.
 
Posts: 375 | Location: Backaryd, Sweden | Registered: April 19, 2009
Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Thanks for the additional information - very much appreciated!

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