Gallet Men's Watch Flight Officer WWII Truman Swiss Manual Wind Chronograph

Gallet Men's Watch Flight Flying Officer WWII USAAF Truman 1st Generation Swiss Manual Wind Fly Back Chronograph Ultra Rare Grail (AP4001) 1st Generation Flight Officer. As Worn By President Truman. A Museum Piece! Pre-owned. In a good working condition (Gains 1-2 minutes a day). Assume no water resistant. New generic band. Has thin scratches on the crystal and some wear on the hands & dial (see photos). Sold without box or booklet Band is apx 8.75'' inches full length (Please make sure it is the right size for you) Case is apx 34.5mm (excluding the crown) Please email with any questions and check out our other items Flight Officer / Flying Officer With the ability to calculate changes in time zones as a pilot crossed over lines of longitude, the Gallet Flight Officer chronograph is one of the most renowned and respected military use timepieces ever created. Developed upon specific request for the United States Army Air Forces, this ground breaking new timepiece was first issued exclusively to the American and British pilots who flew the missions to our victory during WWII. After the war, the Flight Officer became a popular watch for both commercial and private aviators across the globe.