Fabrique Electa Pocket Watch

[bbodnyk]

I have a Swiss pocket watch a friend gave me to clean and I'm looking for information on it. It's a 17 jewel adjusted Swiss watch with the name "Fabrique Electa". Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Bruce

 

[Kevin W.]

Bruce that is a interesting movement. With s and f on the regulator as o pposed to a and r .The jewels look American as to how they are set .
I am looking forward to what the experts say about this movement.

 

[CZHACK]

Swiss made by Gallet & Cie La Chaux de Fonds formed in 1826 and family run thru 1800s. US was key target market (hence "American style"). Won numerous awards for quality at different times. 5 pages of information in Swiss Timepiece Makers 1775-1975. Mike

 

[Kent]

A little bit more about the company can be seen in the Gallet & Co. wiki article.

Following WWI, Gallet watches were distributed in the United States by the Lorraine Watch Co., whose ad mentions the Gallet & Co. "Electa" Watch Factory.

 

[bbodnyk]

The "Complete Price Guide to Watches" does not have a section on Gallet pocket watches although it has a few pages on Gallet wrist watches. Any reason why there is no section on Gallet pocket watches? Or are they listed under a different name.

Bruce

 

[John Arrowood]

Is there mullti-colored gold on the back of the case? It appears so on my monitor. The different colored dots on the dial look are very attractive.