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A stunning 42mm Gallet Excel-O-Graph 3 register aviators chronograph in superb all original condition with solid stainless steel case, rotating slide rule bezel with gorgeous tropic patina dial, original luminous and Excelsior Park calibre 40-68 working well within.
Circa: 1960's
Style: Sport, Aviators
Case: Solid stainless steel 3-piece case measuring 42mm in diameter excluding the original crown and pushers. The slide rule bezel turns with perfect friction and the case looks to be unpolished. Correctly stamped inside the case back with only the serial number.
Dial: Stunning factory original dial signed Excel-O-Graph, Gallet by Racine, Swiss Made with outer side rule, minute recording counter, hour recording counter and constant seconds sub-dials. The so called "tropic" dial has a deep blue background that has naturally patinaed to spotted light golden brown in some section with the original blue still showing through in others. Amazing sharp details and colours give this watch that perfectly aged, one of a kind look. The hands are also 100% original with matching luminous and original paint.
Movement: Superb quality in-house Excelsior Park caliber 40-68 three register movement in excellent working condition, recently serviced with all functions working as intended. Beautiful bright cosmetic condition as well, signed JXR, Unadjusted, 17 Jewels, 40-68.