{"product_id":"jaquet-droz-flying-officer-world-time-chronograph-c-1975","title":"Jaquet Droz | Flying Officer World Time Chronograph (c. 1975)","description":"\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:c846d3e5-74f8-4139-8ab4-773e124ae073-1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"e1a05ecd-91e3-4e0b-80d4-6ca0a3f33c4f\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"64\" data-section-id=\"cy7j9w\"\u003eA Note from the Curator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Gallet and retailed in the 1970s by Jaquet Droz, then part of a fascinating Swiss watch conglomerate whose history is a story in itself (Stephen Foskett wrote \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grail-watch.com\/author\/sfoskett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethis\u003c\/a\u003e excellent article on the subject), this exceptionally rare “Flying Officer” chronograph represents one of the most historically important models in Gallet’s aviation lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eWorn by WWII pilots, and also famously owned and worn by then Senator Senator Harry S. Truman, the Flying Officer would go on to become one of Gallet’s most recognized and celebrated tool watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eAs the first chronograph to incorporate a “world timer” function, examples such as this evolved into highly capable pilly tools, allowing the wearer not only to measure elapsed time, but also to track multiple time zones through the rotating bezel and world time scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eRemarkably, only two Jaquet Droz retailed examples have appeared in the collector’s market in recent years (this being one of them), making this Jaquet Droz signed dial an exceptionally elusive configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eBeyond its rarity, what makes this watch especially compelling is how beautifully preserved it remains. The warm, evenly aged tritium lume, crisp dial printing, and near mint case condition giving it the appearance of a watch that somehow escaped the hard life most aviation tools of the era endured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eHappy hunting,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cem\u003eBrent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1304\" data-section-id=\"1i4vsn8\"\u003eCondition Report \u0026amp; Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eThe watch is presented in truly excellent overall condition, particularly impressive for a purpose-built tool chronograph from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial \u0026amp; Hands: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe matte black dial remains exceptionally well preserved with crisp printing throughout. The tritium lume present on both the dial and hands has aged evenly into a rich warm orange-yellow tone, adding significant character while remaining highly attractive and consistent across the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBezel: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe red and black paint filled recesses on the rotating bezel remain flawless without any wear or degradation. The bezel rotates smoothly, with just the right amount of resistance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe stainless steel case shows only very light surface wear, wit’s some light scuffs visible on the lugs, but overall presents in near mint condition with strong edges and excellent overall proportions. Remnants of a previously-placed protective film remains on the screw-down caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe manually wound Lemania Cal. 149 movement is currently running well, though service history is unknown. A service is recommended at the buyer’s discretion. Timegrapher readings show a daily rate ranging approximately from +18 to +57 seconds per day with an average amplitude of ~277\u003cspan\u003e° across all positions\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch is fitted on a brown calfskin leather strap with a generic buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2277\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2279\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2351\" data-start=\"2298\" data-section-id=\"1aga5tq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2300\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallet, retailed by Jaquet Droz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2352\" data-section-id=\"1py4q0d\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2363\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2441\" data-start=\"2377\" data-section-id=\"p07jxw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2401\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003eReference \/ Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Officer World Time Chronograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2442\" data-section-id=\"17uya62\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2545\" data-start=\"2476\" data-section-id=\"46libi\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemania Cal. 149 Manual-Wind Chronograph, 17 Jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2620\" data-start=\"2546\" data-section-id=\"nvtmnv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2548\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronograph, World Time Bezel, Multi-Time Zone Tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2621\" data-section-id=\"bwyb0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2623\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Dial with Tritium Lume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2664\" data-section-id=\"yqd1wf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2678\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2732\" data-start=\"2689\" data-section-id=\"eqajk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2701\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Calfskin Leather Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2767\" data-start=\"2733\" data-section-id=\"18nk9ve\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2735\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5mm Diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2768\" data-section-id=\"155zmu0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2770\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaquet Droz Signed Dial, Gallet \u0026amp; Co Signed Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jaquet Droz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107565559990,"sku":null,"price":13650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7011\/4230\/files\/D3BCFF3D-6D11-4568-A1FC-D8E047376EAA.png?v=1779361085","url":"https:\/\/thisiswatchable.com\/products\/jaquet-droz-flying-officer-world-time-chronograph-c-1975","provider":"Watchable Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}