Early Innovations
Among the Gallet's professional timekeeping innovations are:
- The first wristwatch with a center-originating sweep second hand for heart rate calculation (1912)
- The first timepiece designed specifically for yacht racing (Gallet Yachting Timer, 1915)
- The first wristwatch with a faster 28,800 BPH escapement (Racine Quick-Train, 1928)
- The first wrist chronograph with a waterproof case (Gallet MultiChron Clamshell, 1936)
- The first chronograph wristwatch with multiple time zone calculator (Gallet Flight Officer, 1938)
- The first miniature chronograph wristwatch for professional women (Gallet MultiChron Petite, 1939)
- The first 45 minute recording wrist chronograph (Gallet MultiChron 45, 1942)
- The first stopwatch with a built-in spare parts compartment for quick repairs (1943)
- The first chronograph wristwatch with additional 24 hour GMT hand (Gallet MultiChron Navigator GMT, 1945)
- The first "waterproof" stopwatch (Gallet Yachting Timer, 1945)
- The first 24 hour reading wrist chronograph (Gallet MultiChron 24HR, 1947)
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