Hello, could you please help identify Gallet watch. I am a bit puzzled as there is no markings on the mechanism nor was I able to find dial exactly like this on the web. Thanks a lot!
I don’t like this at all. Movement doesn’t look like EP or Valjoux for that matter. Not signed and Logo print is poor.
It looks like a Landeron movement. I'm re thinking my original reaction a bit. It might be legit, not a collector grade watch though.
Despite using primarily Excelsior Park and Valjoux movements, Gallet probably used other manufacturers as well. Gallet world is very incomplete. So you may have a legit piece here, but little collector value.
I think it's a Gallet Multichron 45 running a Landeron 149. I would prefer to see "Gallet & Co" on the bridge as seen in this example... https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-gallet-multichron-45/ ...but I'm unsure if everything that came out of Gallet's factory was marked. It may be a replacement movement or parts may have been replaced at some point in its past life. Most Multichron 45 models that I see are steel-cased waterproof designs while the OP example is a gold-plated dress chronograph variant. Manufacturers often made both kinds for their catalog. The dial print seems OK to me although the dial dots may have been relumed, and I am unsure about those hands.
That's very interesting thoughts, thank you so much for your input. I am quite unsure about the handles as well. Any other info that you could come up with would be highly appreciated too. Thanks again.
Looking at the dial, I would feel better if the movement were signed and shock-protected. But who knows really ... it could be legit. Not sure how much it matters since it's an entry level piece anyway, and the case is very rough.