Posts Tagged ‘Clamshell’
A Well-Preserved Gallet Multichron 30M
This is not just an extrememly handsome chronograph, though it certainly meets that standard. The 30M Multichron is reportedly the world’s first example of a water resistant case construction, accomplished through a screw-down case back. The construction was patented by Gallet in 1937 and solidified the brand’s name going into the second World War, where…
Read MoreGilt Breitling Clamshell Multiscale Chronograph
Finding anything built in 1940 but still in operation today is a rarity. Finding a wristwatch built in 1940 that is functioning perfectly demonstrates a level of dedication to longevity and quality that shames my iPhone. A large part of the charm in mechanical wristwatches, in my view, is their attempts toward permanence. Breitling today…
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