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The Perpetual Calendar Prototype to which I dedicated a thread yesterday made me want to learn more about the “ Louis Brandt ” Perpetual Calendars . Louis Brandt (1825-1879) was the founder in 1848 of what became Omega in 1894 under the direction of his s...  

. . . and unaware until now of the unique bracelet model. (Btw, Sam Hewitt posted on this Omega forum a few times when it was launched eighteen years ago.). Thanks for posting these Omega perpetuals, Emmanuel . . . there's a lot more to Ω QP history than ... 

I really like the 2nd gen design and it was another opportunity for me to admire some of Omega’s hidden gems. Hopefully Sam Hewitt will post again here someday! Best, Emmanuel

Nice clean layout. Very interesting how the correctors are inset into the lugs, can’t think of anything like that off the top of my head. The open work with blue accents; the first you posted; is very appealing.

and engineering of the 2nd gen is really special. And I like it! Best, Emmanuel

Like you, I really like the 2nd gen with barley grain dial. The case design is very appealing too. Best, Emmanuel

Saw the the first one in your photo about 10-12 years ago…amazing!

I will try to see one in person someday. Best, Emmanuel

I agree with you I like the solid barley grain dials Omega only. A lot of information on a dial in a 34mm case.

is really very nice. I’ll try to see one in person someday. Best, Emmanuel