Gallet Multichron 12 'Jim Clark'

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Manual-winding

37 MM

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SKU	AS11533
Article Number	40992821
case size	37 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Black
material	Stainless Steel
style	Chronograph
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	20 MM
Includes	calfskin strap with stainless steel pin buckle.
overall condition	very good condition overall. case shows moderate wear and retains sharp lines. dial and matching handset show heavy patination.

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Manual-winding

37 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS11533
Article Number	40992821
case size	37 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Black
material	Stainless Steel
style	Chronograph
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	20 MM
Includes	calfskin strap with stainless steel pin buckle.
overall condition	very good condition overall. case shows moderate wear and retains sharp lines. dial and matching handset show heavy patination.

Why We Love it

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Gallet & Cie has been around for so long that archaeologists have probably dug up a fossilized Gallet clock right next to trilobites.

Okay, that’s exaggerated — but when a watchmaker can trace its roots back to 1466, it’s fair to say they’ve earned a little respect. What’s more surprising is how often Gallet still flies under the radar, even among serious collectors, despite being responsible for a handful of genuinely industry-shaping firsts: early waterproof chronographs, early high-beat escapements, rotating bezels, and chronographs with true 24-hour/GMT functionality. In other words, a lot of what we consider “normal” now was once Gallet territory.

Among the brand’s most important 20th-century output are the MultiChron chronographs — refined enough to pass as dress watches, but built as real tools for military, industrial, and sporting professionals. The MultiChron 12 is one of the best of the bunch, distinguished by its third register and ability to record up to twelve hours. That feature alone places it firmly in the world of aviation, endurance timing, and motorsport — where a 30-minute counter simply doesn’t cut it.

And then there’s the “Jim Clark” connection.

This particular configuration — the darker dial variant that collectors obsess over — is closely associated with the legendary Formula One driver. It’s one of those rare vintage watches where the nickname isn’t marketing fluff; it’s an actual collector shorthand for a specific, correct, historically resonant execution.

From the sharp steel case with its clean, confident lines, to the barrel pushers, to the beautifully legible dial with its multi-scale outer tracks, the MultiChron 12 is everything we love about mid-century chronographs: purposeful, balanced, and effortlessly cool. Inside, you get the real payoff: a serious hand-wound chronograph movement (Valjoux 72 or Excelsior Park, depending on the example), which means this isn’t just a pretty face — it’s a mechanically significant watch from a brand that deserves far more attention than it gets.

With tremendous looks, real racing-adjacent history, and legitimate horological substance, the Gallet MultiChron 12 is one of those watches that feels like a “next big thing” — the kind you’ll wish you’d bought before the rest of the world caught on.

Brand Story

Gallet is one of those rare watch brands that feels like a secret hiding in plain sight.

Founded in 1466, the company has roots so old they predate most of the institutions we associate with “heritage” altogether. But Gallet isn’t interesting just because it’s ancient — it’s interesting because it was consistently ahead of the curve. Across the 20th century, the brand became a quiet innovator in practical wristwatch design, earning a reputation for creating chronographs and tool watches built for real-world professionals: pilots, engineers, military personnel, and motorsport timing.

Gallet also racked up a surprising list of horological “firsts,” including early waterproof chronographs, early high-beat escapements, rotating bezels, and chronograph wristwatches with 24-hour/GMT functionality — features that would later become standard across the industry.

Today, Gallet is best known among collectors for its MultiChron series: chronographs with beautifully legible dials, multi-scale tracks, and serious movements like the Valjoux 72 and Excelsior Park. In other words: vintage chronograph credibility, without the obvious-name tax.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

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