Omega 18K Gold and Enamel Keyless Dress Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1905
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega keyless dress watch, attributed to circa 1905, is constructed in 18K gold and features decorative enamel work. The case is a four-body "bassine" design, with the back surface finished in light blue translucent enamel over sunburst engine-turning, accented by applied gold flowers and laurel-leaf garlands.
It is bordered by white opaque enamel, while the bezel features white enamel with gold scrolling elements. The watch measures 51 mm in diameter. It is accompanied by a gold chain and its original fitted box. Internally, the watch is powered by a 36.3 mm frosted gilt movement featuring 15 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a cut bimetallic compensation balance with a Breguet balance spring. The mechanism incorporates a Louis Brandt & frère patented winding and setting system, recorded as No.
8760 of August 1, 1894. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Keyless dress watch
- Case Type
- Four-body, bassine
- Jewel Count
- 15 jewels
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Patented System
- Louis Brandt & frère winding and setting
- Movement Diameter
- 36.3 mm
- Case Serial Number
- 3627712
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
- Movement Serial Number
- 3068848
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The white enamel dial displays a standard 12-hour layout utilizing bold Roman numerals for the primary time display. An outer track indicates minutes, while an inner red chapter ring provides a 24-hour (13-24) scale. A subsidiary seconds dial is sunk into the main surface of the dial. The watch is equipped with gilt 'Louis XV' hands for indicating the hours and minutes.
- Visible features
- • Light blue translucent enamel over engine-turned sunburst pattern • Applied gold laurel-leaf garlands and floral accents on the case back • White enamel chapter ring on the bezel with gold scroll motifs • Dual 12-hour Roman numeral and 24-hour red numeric dial layout
- Case and Exterior Decoration
- The watch features a four-body 'bassine' case manufactured in 18K gold. The exterior of the case back is decorated with light blue translucent enamel applied over a sunburst engine-turned base. This central area is embellished with gold laurel-leaf garlands and applied gold flowers, framed by a white opaque enamel border. The watch's bezel is also finished with white enamel, which is further decorated with gold scrolling motifs. The case band possesses a textured finish. The watch is presented with a gold chain and is housed in its original fitted box, as specified by the auction listing.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The movement is a 36.3 mm (17''') frosted gilt caliber, comprising 15 jewels. It features a straight-line lever escapement paired with a cut bimetallic compensation balance, regulated by a Breguet balance spring. Winding and hand-setting are facilitated by the Louis Brandt & frère patented system, cited as No. 8760 of August 1, 1894. The watch is signed by Omega on the dial, case, and movement.
Identification
- Serial number
- 3068848
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source attributes the watch to circa 1905, but does not provide documentary proof for this exact date.
- Research required: The condition grading codes are provided by the auction house and represent their internal assessment.