#70 • Gallet Monopusher Chronograph, "Champion Spark Plugs" dial, manual wind

Part of 260813 - "Too Many Minutes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 6 - August 13 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $2,600.00

Status: Sold

WW - Gallet monopusher chronograph, manual wind, 32mm x 38mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original stainless steel snap back case with oval pusher, black canvas strap, original silvered dial with a later added "Champion Spark Plugs" branding and black painted Arabic numerals, two inset subregisters for minute recording and subsidiary seconds, 17J, s#71182, triple signed. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, chronograph functions and resets properly, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, medium oxide to regulator and plates; fine-plus dial with even light surface spots throughout, stain near 6; excellent-plus blued steel hands; unpolished case shows light wear, still retains original factory brushing to case sides, a few small dings to case sides and lugs; crown shows light wear and has a few small dings; good plastic crystal. Estimate: $900 - $1,600 JH-78488