Gala - Military - Ei pohjahintaa - Miehet - 1900-1949

Gala Military – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – Black Factory Dial

A charming and characterful Gala Military, a vintage Swiss-made mechanical wristwatch with a strong field-watch spirit and a beautifully preserved utilitarian design.

This piece features a 31 mm chromed case, an acrylic crystal, and a very attractive black factory dial with aged luminous-style Arabic numerals. The red central seconds hand adds a beautiful contrast and gives the watch a distinctive military-inspired personality. The dial is marked Waterproof, Shock-Proof, 17 Jewels, Anti-Magnetic, reflecting the technical language and design culture of its era.

Inside, the watch is powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, visible in the photos and signed Gala, while the inner case back is marked Watchmanufactury Liengme & Co. Ltd. Swiss, adding extra vintage collector appeal.

Technical Details

Brand: Gala
Model: Military
Case material: Chromed case
Case size: 31 mm
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Original black factory dial
Movement: Swiss mechanical movement
Movement details: Signed Gala, 17 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds
Water resistance: Untested
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist size: Fits a wrist of up to approx. 18 cm
Box: Generic box

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, with visible signs of use and age, consistent with a vintage timepiece.

The chromed case shows age-related wear, marks and small traces of use. The black factory dial has a beautiful vintage look, with aged numerals and hands that give the watch authentic character. The acrylic glass may show light marks. The generic leather strap is in wearable condition.

Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.

Please study the photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

Story & Heritage

Vintage watches like this Gala Military capture the honest spirit of mid-century Swiss watchmaking: practical, reliable and designed with purpose. During this period, many Swiss manufacturers produced robust everyday watches inspired by military and field instruments, prioritising legibility, mechanical simplicity and durability.

The black dial, bold Arabic numerals, red seconds hand and technical markings give this Gala a strong tool-watch identity. It is not an overly polished luxury piece, but rather a watch with soul — the kind of vintage companion that tells its story through patina, proportion and mechanical presence.

Compact, authentic and full of period charm, this Gala Military is a lovely choice for collectors who appreciate lesser-seen Swiss brands and honest vintage character.

Internal Reference Number – EUG 74