Gallet Multichron Decimal Chronograph, Rare and Excellent Condition, 1950s

This is a rare Gallet Decimal chronograph made in the grand decade of the Swiss watch industry. The model is named Decimal, because dial has two scales, with the red outer scale dividing the time in 1/100th of a minute and the inner scale the traditional 1/60th. The 1/100th scale is functional for scientific purposes – although the scale is useful in medical and sporting measurements also. The Decimal model was made in the 1950s within the Multichron family of Gallet, and to find one in such good condition after 70 years is rare. This Gallet runs on the Excelsior Park P4 movement. That movement was designed in 1928 and manufactured until 1968. Excelsior Park was a highly respected chronograph specialist; and in addition to their own brand, they produced stop watches for Gallet, Zenith, and Girard-Perregaux. Excelsior Park competed mainly with Martel who also produced movements for Zenith. In 1962, Martel was bought by Zenith, and without a steady customer, despite their excellent reput