Two centuries after its founding in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1826, Gallet re-emerges on the international horological stage under the technical and operational stewardship of Breitling[cite: 1]. The historic Swiss manufacture opens a new chapter dedicated to exploration and modern adventure —the spirit of wanderlust— through the simultaneous launch of four distinct collections rooted in its rich heritage of technical timekeeping[cite: 1].
Every timepiece in this new era directly benefits from Breitling’s manufacturing standards, global distribution network, and after-sales service infrastructure[cite: 1]. The brand returns to the market as a sister manufacture within the brand portfolio led by CEO Georges Kern, featuring safari-inspired dedicated spaces in select Breitling boutiques worldwide[cite: 1].
Four Versatile Collections Celebrating the Bicentennial
The relaunch is structured around three contemporary tool-watch lines and a commemorative special edition series honoring the brand’s 200th anniversary[cite: 1]. The core lineup shares a unified 20 mm lug width featuring an integrated quick-release system, allowing tool-free swapping between calfskin leather, rubber, field-style technical fabric, textile straps, and stainless steel bracelets with micro-adjustment[cite: 1].
The main catalogue comprises the following families[cite: 1]:
- Flying Officer 40: A modern evolution of the 1939 world-timer for international travelers, available in a chronograph edition (Gallet Caliber 23) and a streamlined three-hand automatic version with date (Gallet Caliber 17)[cite: 1].
- Multichron Pilot 42: An exploration tool watch featuring a 42 mm case, a telemetric scale to measure distance via sight and sound, a 12-hour bidirectional bezel, and a date display[cite: 1].
- Multichron Sport 41: A 41 mm chronograph focused on speed and competition, equipped with a fixed tachymeter bezel and high-visibility orange accents[cite: 1].
- Gallet Classics (200th Anniversary Tributes): A trio of 38 mm manual-wind special editions powered exclusively by the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber B09[cite: 1].
Flying Officer 40: The Quintessential Globe-Trotter’s Watch
Originally introduced in 1939 and worn by historic figures such as U.S. President Harry S. Truman, the Flying Officer is modernized in a 40 mm case size, updating its rotating bezel to feature 24 contemporary global destinations[cite: 1].
The Chronograph variant houses the automatic Gallet Caliber 23 (Sellita SW510 base with a 62-hour power reserve) in light blue or black dials[cite: 1]. The Automatic variant is driven by the Gallet Caliber 17 (Sellita SW200 base with a 41-hour power reserve) featuring vintage-inspired orange or dark blue dials[cite: 1]. Both models feature a 40 mm stainless steel case with 100 meters of water resistance[cite: 1].
The Multichron Family: Pilot & Sport
The Multichron Pilot Chronograph 42 draws from a 1969 heritage designed for demanding exploration environments[cite: 1]. Its 42 mm case encloses a high-contrast textured dial (panda or reverse panda layout), a bidirectional 12-hour bezel, and an outer telemetric scale engineered to measure distance to events through sound and sight[cite: 1].
The Multichron Sport Chronograph 41 centers on track and road timekeeping[cite: 1]. Built in a 41 mm case with a fixed tachymeter bezel, it features vibrant orange chronograph hands over blue/black or black/white dials with a date window at 6 o’clock[cite: 1]. Both the Pilot and Sport editions are powered by the automatic Gallet Caliber 23 delivering a 62-hour power reserve[cite: 1].
Gallet Classics: Bicentennial Editions Powered by Caliber B09
To celebrate 200 years of horological history, Gallet introduces three purist executions developed alongside brand historians and collectors[cite: 1]. Presented in compact 38 mm stainless steel cases with sapphire exhibition casebacks, they are powered exclusively by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B09, a hand-wound COSC-certified chronograph movement offering a 70-hour power reserve[cite: 1].
This commemorative series includes the Tribute to Multichron Yachting Big Eye (featuring a blue and red regatta countdown sub-dial), the Tribute to Multichron 45 (a military-inspired execution with a deep black dial), and the Tribute to Silverlight (featuring a silver dial with vintage typography)[cite: 1].
Gallet 2026 Technical Specifications
| Collection / Model | Case (Diameter / Thickness) | Caliber / Movement | Power Reserve | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer Chrono 40 | Stainless steel 316L (40 mm / 15.02 mm). 12-hour / world city rotating bezel. | Gallet 23 (Auto, Sellita SW510 base). 28,800 vph. | 62 hours | 100 m / 10 ATM |
| Flying Officer Automatic 40 | Stainless steel 316L (40 mm / 10.67 mm). 12-hour / world city rotating bezel. | Gallet 17 (Auto, Sellita SW200 base). 28,800 vph. | 41 hours | 100 m / 10 ATM |
| Multichron Pilot Chrono 42 | Stainless steel 316L (42 mm / 11.30 mm). Bidirectional bezel & telemetric scale. | Gallet 23 (Auto, Sellita SW510 base). 28,800 vph. | 62 hours | 100 m / 10 ATM |
| Multichron Sport Chrono 41 | Stainless steel 316L (41 mm / 13.87 mm). Fixed bezel with tachymeter scale. | Gallet 23 (Auto, Sellita SW510 base). 28,800 vph. | 62 hours | 100 m / 10 ATM |
| Gallet Classics (Tributes) | Stainless steel 316L (38 mm / 12.50 mm). Sapphire exhibition caseback. | Breitling B09 (Hand-wound Manufacture). COSC-certified. | 70 hours | 100 m / 10 ATM |
