Stories
Whether marking the dawn of aviation or celebrating the heights of motorsport and leadership, Gallet timepieces and chronographs have faithfully accompanied groundbreaking innovations and celebrated memorable triumphs.
The Wright Brothers
Gallet helped usher in the dawn of the aviation age by crafting a stopwatch that timed the very first powered flight. In 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first controlled flight of a powered aircraft, covering 852 feet in just 59 seconds. Known as “The Sun”—one of the registered trademarks of Gallet’s New York-based watch importer and jewelry trader Louis Strasburger—this timepiece captured the excitement of the era and showcased Gallet’s commitment to precision—a spirit that still inspires today.
Harry S. Truman
President Harry S. Truman, known for his steadfast leadership, was one of the notable figures who trusted in Gallet’s craftsmanship. His choice to wear a Gallet Flying Officer timepiece, a Christmas gift he received in 1939, spoke volumes about the brand’s reputation. Truman referred to it as “the most elaborate wristwatch I ever saw”.
Rex Mays
U.S. racing legend Rex Mays, celebrated across multiple Halls of Fame, received a Gallet Regulator after clinching victory at the 1940 Springfield Mile, a flat track auto racing championship, by coming first at over 100 miles per hour. The MultiChron Regulator captured the precision and relentless drive that defined both Mays and the high-octane world of motorsport.
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