BY JOVAN K
Gallet is officially back, and as we reported in June this year, the historic Swiss watchmaker is returning as part of Breitling’s new House of Brands, which consists of Breitling at its core, with Universal Genève positioned at the high end and Gallet as the more accessible brand. We were among the first to report on Gallet’s return when the revival was announced, so seeing the first complete collection arrive for 2026 is a particularly interesting moment for the brand.
Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1826, Gallet is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a collection that goes straight back to its chronograph heritage. The first 2026 lineup is divided into four collections: Flying Officer, Multichron Pilot, Multichron Sport and Classics, combining modern specifications with designs and names taken from some of the most important watches in Gallet’s history.
Gallet Flying Officer
Flying Officer Chronograph 40 AG2301131B1X2
Dating back to 1939, the Flying Officer is one of Gallet’s most recognizable historical designs and returns in a 40mm x 15mm stainless steel case.
Flying Officer Chronograph 40 AG2301131C1A1
A rotating 12-hour bezel works together with a cities scale to provide a dual-time function, while the chronograph version gets traditional pump-style pushers flanking the crown.
Flying Officer Automatic 40 AG1701131C1A1
Two dial options are available for the chronograph, with either black or light blue executions featuring tone-on-tone subdials. Going without the chronograph brings a different personality and size at 40mm x 10.67mm, with electric blue and orange dial options that add considerably more color to the collection.
Flying Officer Automatic 40 AG1701131O1W1
The cities ring also gives the watch a distinctive travel-oriented look, replacing the refuelling locations found on the original with cities relevant to modern travelers.
Powering the chronograph is the Gallet 23, based on the Sellita SW510 and offering a 65-hour power reserve. The automatic Flying Officer uses the Gallet 17, based on the Sellita SW200, with a 41-hour reserve.
Leather, rubber, field and fabric straps are available, along with a stainless steel bracelet, all using a quick-release system. The automatic Flying Officer starts at $2,900 on strap and $3,100 on bracelet, while the chronograph costs $4,400 on strap or $4,600 on bracelet.
Gallet Multichron Pilot
Multichron Pilot Chronograph 42 AG2303251B1A1
Originally introduced in 1969, the Multichron Pilot returns as a 42mm x 15.25mm stainless steel chronograph aimed squarely at the brand’s aviation heritage. A bidirectional 12-hour bezel allows a second time zone to be tracked, while the tricompax layout and date display give the watch a practical everyday configuration.
Gallet offers the Pilot with either a black dial and white subdials or a blue dial with black subdials. Both versions feature a grainy textured surface that adds some vintage character, while the reverse-panda model gets an orange telemeter scale around the outside of the dial. Along with measuring distance to an event that can be seen and heard, it gives the otherwise monochromatic dial a welcome splash of color.
Multichron Pilot Chronograph 42 AG2303171C1W1
The Gallet 23 automatic chronograph sits inside the Multichron Pilot. Based on the Sellita SW510, it delivers a 65-hour power reserve and provides the hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and second-time-zone functions.
Owners can choose between leather, rubber, field and fabric straps or a stainless steel bracelet. Pricing is $4,400 on strap and $4,600 on bracelet.
Gallet Multichron Sport
Multichron Sport Chronograph 41 AG2302131B1A1
Inspired by the 1960s Multichron 12, the Multichron Sport measures 41mm x 13.87mm in stainless steel, making it slightly smaller than the Pilot. Wide rectangular pushers give the case a more distinctive silhouette, while a smooth fixed bezel with a polished finish separates it visually from the aviation-focused Multichron Pilot.
A choice of black with white subdials or blue with black subdials keeps the color palette familiar, but the execution is different. Instead of the grainy texture used on the Pilot, both Sport dials have a smooth surface and a peripheral tachymeter scale. Orange chronograph hands add another bit of contrast.
Multichron Sport Chronograph 41 AG2302101C1X1
Inside sits the same Gallet 23 chronograph used in the Multichron Pilot and Flying Officer chronograph. Based on the Sellita SW510, the automatic movement provides a 65-hour power reserve.
The Multichron Sport follows the same interchangeable system as the rest of the core collection, with leather, rubber, field and fabric straps plus a stainless steel bracelet. Prices are $4,400 on strap and and $4,600 on bracelet.
Gallet Classics
Tribute to Multichron Yachting Big Eye AG0910121A1S1
Measuring 38mm x 12.5mm in stainless steel, the Tribute to Multichron Yachting Big Eye is a modern interpretation of Gallet’s historic yachting chronograph. Its smaller proportions are very much in line with the vintage inspiration, while the construction has been brought up to modern standards.
A white dial, black Arabic numerals and contrasting subdials create a classic look, with the oversized regatta timer becoming the main visual focus. Red and blue markings divide the 30-minute countdown into five-minute intervals, giving the watch its unmistakable Big Eye appearance.
Breitling’s B09 hand-wound manufacture chronograph powers the watch and provides a 70-hour power reserve. Manual winding also helps retain the relatively slim proportions expected from a vintage-inspired 38mm chronograph.
Leather, rubber, field and fabric straps are available through the interchangeable system. Pricing is $6,700.
Tribute to Multichron 45 AG0910121B1W3
Inspired by Gallet’s Multichron Navigator, the Tribute to Silverlight completes the Classics collection with another stainless steel case. Its compact dimensions and clean design give it a slightly more understated character than the two chronographs above.
Tribute to Silverlight AG0910121G1X1
A silver sunray-brushed dial forms the basis of the Silverlight, with stylized Arabic numerals taken from the original Navigator. Gallet has left out the historical compass indication, but the overall design remains closely connected to its predecessor.
Breitling’s B09 manual-winding chronograph once again handles the timing duties, providing 70 hours of power reserve.
Interchangeable leather, rubber, field and fabric straps are available, with the Tribute to Silverlight priced at $6,700.
Gallet’s return is a pretty big deal for anyone familiar with the brand’s history. Rather than simply taking an old name and putting it on a new collection, Breitling has gone back through Gallet’s archives and brought together several distinct parts of its history, from aviation and travel to military timing and yachting.
Having covered the announcement of Gallet’s return earlier this year, it is good to finally see what the revival actually looks like. The Flying Officer, Multichron Pilot and Multichron Sport give the core collection a broad range of chronographs, while the three Classics models go deeper into specific historical references. With Gallet celebrating 200 years and now forming part of Breitling’s House of Brands alongside Universal Genève, 2026 marks the beginning of a very different chapter for this historic Swiss name.
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