March 23, 2013, 12:43
Tom DunnImperial Watch Co Harvard Timer Venus 140 (Gallet MultiChron Regulator)
My watchmaker sold me this one, after researching it, come to find out it's basically a Gallet MultiChron Regulator signed Imperial! According to the gallet website, Gallet had exclusive rights to the Venus 140 and sold complete MultiChron regulator watches to GP, Rolex, and others (including Imperial) Look at the dial on the Gallet MultiChron Regulator at the link below then my Harvard Dial below (The watch in the link is a 1 button but they later came out with a 2 button with this same dial)...virtually the same watch except for the markings. He cleaned it installed new mainspring and had the dial redone at int'l. (Dial was shot) I am delighted!
Gallet Website Showing This Same DialHere's the 1940s Flyer:
Here's My Harvard Timer:
Here's the Gallet MultiChron Regulator Movement:
Now Here's My Imperial Movement:
March 23, 2013, 22:43
Gary E. FosterVery nice Tom, thanks for sharing.
Gary
March 23, 2013, 22:44
Tom DunnThanks, Guys...Watchmaker did a good job on it.
March 23, 2013, 22:51
Evan PattonThat is a beauty! What's its approximate diameter?
March 24, 2013, 00:51
Tom Dunn34MM I believe...little smaller than a Rolex
This model of gallet is interesting...Harry S Truman wore one during the war and all thru his presidency...(black dial military style one in link above) Neat history.