Manufacturer of chronographs and wristwatches for aviation, motorsport, diving and exploration
Gallet & Cie SA (betrieben unter Breitling SA)
Grenchen (CH) · Wilton, CT (US) · Toronto (CA)New on Amplifa
About Gallet
Gallet is a watch brand founded in 1826 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), today operated under the responsibility of Breitling SA based in Grenchen. The range includes chronographs and wristwatches related to aviation, motorsport, diving, sailing and exploration, including the Flying Officer, Multichron Pilot, Multichron Sport and Gallet Classics lines. According to the manufacturer, production is carried out by Breitling, which contributes craftsmanship, industrial expertise and a global distribution and after-sales network. Offered services include maintenance (recommended every two years), complete service/overhaul (recommended every four to six years), polishing, case and metal bracelet restoration, water-resistance tests, bracelet replacement and warranty extensions. Sales and service structures exist via boutiques, authorized retailers and service centers worldwide, including Breitling USA Inc. in Wilton, CT, and House of Brands Canada Inc. in Toronto.
- Site
- Grenchen
- Processes
- Maintenance service (Maintenance Service), Complete service (Complete Service), Polishing / restoration of case and metal bracelet, Water-resistance test (Water-Resistance test), Maintenance (recommended every 2 years), Complete service/overhaul (recommended every 4–6 years), Polishing, Case and bracelet restoration
- Materials
- Metal bracelet
- Founded
- 1826
- Industries
- Luxury watches, Aviation, Motorsport, Diving, Sailing/Regatta, Exploration
- 01
Maintenance (recommended every 2 years)
- 02
Complete service/overhaul (recommended every 4–6 years)
- 03
Polishing
- 04
Case and bracelet restoration
- 05
Water-resistance tests
- 06
Bracelet replacement
- 07
After-sales service via boutiques and authorized retailers
Materials & Processes
Metal bracelet
Subject to cleaning, refurbishment and restoration as part of maintenance and complete service.
Locations
Grenchen
CHHead office / imprint (Breitling SA)
Wilton, CT
USUS e-boutique (Breitling USA Inc.)
Toronto
CACanada e-boutique (House of Brands Canada Inc.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance service (Maintenance Service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Complete service (Complete Service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Polishing / restoration of case and metal braceletSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Water-resistance test (Water-Resistance test)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1826
Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
- 1899
Reference to Léon Gallet (1832–1899), watchmaker and patriarch of the Gallet Watch Company; founding year according to the site timeline
Chronographs for aviation, racing, sailing and exploration; historical references: Wright Brothers, Harry Truman, Multichron Clamshell, racing driver Rex Mays; rebranding as a brand of Breitling ("Gallet is back")