This description of a Gallet Multichron 24HR is gibberish, isn't it? I always assumed chrome plating was applied over brass. Calling a chromed watch case "chrome-plated stainless steel" makes it sound like it's stainless steel underneath, not chromed brass with a stainless steel back. I mean, putting a couple of strawberries in a bag of M&Ms doesn't make them chocolate-covered strawberries.

Although the Gallet company faithfully claims these watches are $4500-$5500 collector's items, this particular (now sold) specimen was listed for US$2500 by that well-known bargain-hunter's playground Hodinkee.

 

Gallet has been known for it's "artistic license" for quite a while.

 

Does Gallet sell travel clocks?

 

As you noted, that description makes absolutely no sense.

 

I think for many Gallet has seriously devalued the collectibility of their vintage watches with all their games. You have found yet another example.

 

Looks like the orientation of the dial and movement is off a few degrees.

 

and very messy and unattractive looking lume on that dial.