Gallet Awesome Vintage Model 12 Black Dial German Military Chronograph Watch NR

Here's an amazing piece of horologic art that's coming out of my collection. Appeals both to the military memorabilia collector (b...

Here's an amazing piece of horologic art that's coming out of my collection. Appeals both to the military memorabilia collector (backside of lug is marked with an H for Deutsche Herr, German Army) and to historic racing fans because this watch is also known as the "Jim Clark" for he wore this type of Gallet when racing at the Indianapolis 500 in the 60s. Good to excellent overall condition. All stainless steel case has some light scratches here and there. No major dings or dents. Original black dial has some fading but is a great vintage patina. Has 30 minute and 12 hour recorder subdials as well as a running seconds subdial. Chrome plated hands are very nice and original to the watch. 17 jewel, column wheel, Excelsior Park movement is extremely clean, running strong and keeping excellent time. You have to see this movement in person to really appreciate it's beauty. All chronograph functions work fine except that sometimes when you press the top button to start, the large second hand will jump counter clockwise 15 seconds. Usually, with a good firm push, this does not happen. I'm sure it good use a professional service at some point. It's fitted with a new old stock, 20 mm Hadley Roma black leather band with chrome buckle. Study the photos carefully. Thanks for looking and let me know if you have any questions. Please note that I do not ship to Italy or China. Check out the low starting price!!!

Specs:
Date of manufacture: 1950s
Case: Stainless steel, 37.5 mm in diameter without the crown
Case back: Stainless steel, screw on and good condition
Crown and pushers: Original stainless steel
Movement: 17 jewels, Swiss made, Excelsior Park, straight wind mechanical Chronograph
Crystal: Original plexi
Dial: Triple register, original matt black with aged lume hour markers, white tachymeter scales around the outer edge
Hands: Original in nice condition
Band: New old stock, 20 mm black leather with chrome buckle
Service history: unknown
Box and papers: None
PRICETAG: $1,200.00