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Omega
Louis Brandt perpetual calendar
A possibly unique and attractive yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with pavè diamond-set dial, ruby indexes, diamond and ruby-set bezel, moon phases, leap year indication, engraved movement and integrated bracelet
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- Possibly unique piece in current configuration
- Pavè diamond-set dial with ruby indexes
- See-through caseback and hand-engraved movement
In 1848, watchmaker Louis Brandt opened a small workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds which was to become Omega. To pay homage to the founder of the manufacturer, Omega released haute joaillerie jewellery watches in the “Louis Brandt by Omega” collection at the World Congress of Omega Agents, and each watch is also stamped with an individual number on the caseback. Numbered 417, this is the only publicly known example of this model with the current configuration, making it an exceptionally rare piece.
The present watch is a fair representation of Omega’s high jewellery collection. Fitted with a pavè diamond-set dial, it complements the diamond and ruby-set bezel. The crown is also adorned with diamonds, giving a full luxurious look of the timepiece. This stunning watch lavished with precious stones is a perpetual calendar operated by a self-winding cal. 716 movement, further decorated with hand-engravings and a pierced, engraved rotor. It is truly a lovable piece showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the historic manufacturer.
Omega
Swiss | 1848Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.
Key models sought-after by collectors include their first, oversized water-resistant chronograph — the reference 2077, early Speedmaster models such as the CK 2915 and 2998, military-issued versions of the Seamaster and oversized chronometer models such as those fitted with their prestigious caliber 30T2Rg.