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Omega Louis Brandt Automatic Chronograph

ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1990

Maker / issuer

Omega

This is an Omega Louis Brandt automatic chronograph wristwatch, reference 175.0500, reported as issued in 1990. The watch is housed in an 18k gold case measuring 38 mm in diameter with an 18 mm lug width and 47 mm lug-to-lug length.

It features a textured cream honeycomb dial marked with applied black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and three subsidiary recorder dials situated at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock. A framed date aperture is located at 3 o'clock. The seller reports it is powered by a 17-jewel automatic calibre 1156 movement with an approximate 46-hour power reserve and represents edition number 11.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
1
Photograph views
1
Catalogue references
0

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Technical characteristics

Type
Chronograph
Calibre
1156
Case Width
38mm
Jewel Count
17
Case Material
18k Gold
Date of Issue
1990
Place recorded
Switzerland
Model Reference
175.0500
Maker / attribution
Omega

Design

Visible features
• Textured cream or light-toned honeycomb dial pattern with three sub-dials at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock • Framed date display window positioned at 3 o'clock showing numeral 10 • Applied black Roman numeral hour markers bordered by a fine minute track • Yellow gold case with two rectangular-profile chronograph pushers flanking the winding crown • Fitted to a dark brown alligator-pattern leather strap
Dial and Visual Features
The timepiece features a textured honeycomb dial. The layout includes applied black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock. Subsidiary recorder dials are situated at the 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions.
Construction and Dimensions
The watch features a yellow gold case crafted from 18k gold. Its stated dimensions include a width of 38 mm, an 18 mm lug width, and a lug-to-lug length of 47 mm. The case exterior incorporates two rectangular-profile chronograph pushers flanking the winding crown.
Mechanism and Technical Specifications
The watch is reported to use an automatic calibre 1156 movement with 17 jewels and an approximate power reserve of 46 hours. The seller describes the item as a special edition, number 11. Movement specifications and the edition number are provided by the seller; the case back and internal mechanism are not visible in the provided photographic evidence.

Identification

Reference
175.0500
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: Movement is not visible in the supplied photograph; calibre 1156 specification and 17-jewel count are source-reported
  • Research required: Case back and edition number 11 marking are not shown in the provided photograph
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