CptTripps Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 So last week, I accidentally put a watch in my "cart" on eBay instead of adding it to my "watch list". I had a few things this weekend that I bought, and I didn't notice that one of them was a watch. So today, I get a package that I wasn't expecting...and inside is a "Gallet Multichron 12" with a nice note from the seller. Whoops! A little research on it, and low-and-behold, it appears that I have a pretty cool watch here. http://www.galletworld.com/gallet_watch_multichron_12.html I don't know that I'll keep it, but I'll certainly put a better bracelet on it, clean it up a little, and re-list it. (Hopefully, for a few extra $ than I spent!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Nice piece........so pray tell how many pennies....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 It was only ~$700. So I think I did alright.I'm going to pull the movement and see if it does fit the dial I have coming. Could be very cool indeed.Honestly, if I can get it cleaned up and presentable, I'm all over flipping it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 The movement is also incredible. Inside is the Excesior Park 40, a column wheel movement with beautiful Côtes de Genève finishing. Excelsior Park movements also found their way into Zenith chronographs from the period. There were even some watches branded Excelsior Park that seem to have been Gallet watches made for the European market, such as this one. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/ask-us-anything-what-are-great-vintage-chronographs-for-under-a-grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Sh*t saw that and passed! :bangin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 An extra $700 on the eBay bill and you didn't notice?!!!Bloody hellfire, how much was the total bill?To me it looks like its worth $70 Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 fraggle must say thought same thing, Doug you must be rolling some numbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I bought a bunch of movements and pieces parts. I think the total was $6k, so it wasn't too far off. I also thought I bought something I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thats some deal you got there mate, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Haha it's actually a pretty funny story what turns out as a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Sorry Mike. Just 2 boys...6 and 4. I'm actually quite perplexed by this watch. I'm trying to take the movement out and I can't find a way to do it. I've removed the two case screws, and poked around under a few of the springs to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Nope...not out the front either. I pulled the crystal. I'm also having a doosey of a time trying to get the hands off. I have the sweeper/second hand off, but it almost feels like I'd break the thing if I pulled any harder on the minute hand to remove it. ...and the movement won't come out the front either. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hack saw maybe...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Angle grinder. Gods answer to all and every stubborn problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Success!Key: Front load case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 A few hours later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 See i knew it was front loading after seeing those screws in the back of it. lol No grinders needed here Fraggle lol But angle grinding it would be so much more FUN!! Which screws gave the game away? The two at 2 and 7 o'clock in the picture of the back? (O'clock numbers reading as the watch is, not after straightening it up!) Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 2-7 were the screws...but the key was taking the bezel and crystal off. ;-)It really is a nice ticker! There's a Clebar on eBay right now that's a dead clone...with a V72 movement though. In wonder if this really is compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffedupboy Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Now.... if that movement finds it's way into a vintage PN maybe? lol..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I'm going to see if it'll fit. I have one of Phong's cases, so as soon as I get it back from Mike, il going to see what happens. The dial is another story. May need to mod the dial to work. I'm expecting a new/better PN dial in a few months, so perhaps I'll look then.I'll tell you what though...it's only dropped 6sec in 4 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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