Gallet Baby Chronograph 14k yellow

This is the story of a technical marvel in miniature form: the Gallet Baby Chronograph from the 1940s. A watch that proves that the greatest innovations sometimes reside in the smallest cases.

In the world of watchmaking, the name Gallet is synonymous with absolute firsts. While other brands were still experimenting, Gallet was already setting the standard with the first wrist chronograph in 1914 and the first waterproof chronograph in the late 1930s. But in the 1940s, they achieved a feat few have matched: compressing a complex chronograph into an extremely elegant, small format.
This 1940s watch is affectionately nicknamed the “Baby Chronograph.” With a diameter of only 26 mm, it is a technical masterpiece; it contains all the functions of its larger counterparts, but on a scale perfect for a smaller wrist or as a unique piece of jewelry for the connoisseur. The case: Crafted from precious 14-karat yellow gold, the Baby Chronograph boasts a warm, vintage look characteristic of post-war luxury.
The movement: A hand-wound mechanism testifies to the craftsmanship of a family connected to watchmaking since 1466.
When you wear this Gallet, you wear a history that began when Humbertus Gallet became a citizen of Geneva in 1466. This watch hails from the brand’s golden age, the period when Gallet was the official choice for pilots and military personnel who trusted its innovations.

Although this model is small in size, its impact on watchmaking history is immense. The Gallet Baby Chronograph is more than just a watch; it’s a tribute to the world’s oldest watchmaking family and their ability to capture the most complex technology in a form of unparalleled elegance.