18 1/4”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

• Louis Brandt also created Omega
• Compared to the registration of this movement (see identification below), the movement shown here does not have a cover plate over the crown and ratchet wheels. Therefore it is considered to be newer, hence the suffix ‘new’ in the caliber designation

• Listing ID: 14185
• Manufacturer / Brand: Brandt Louis
• Caliber: Model 18 H. M. new
• Size in French Lignes: 18 1/4'''
• Size range mm largest diameter: > 40 mm
• Shape: Round
• Winding: Manual (Crown)
• Hands Setting: Crown with pin/pusher
• Seconds Hand: Small seconds
• Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
• Date, Day, Month...: None
• Jewels: 15
• Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Center
• Balance Position: Right (0 - 120°)
• Shock Protection: None
• Beats per hour: 18,000
• Balance Type: Bimetallic screw balance
• Power Reserve: Unknown
• Production Period: Unknown, probably around 1892
• Country: Switzerland
• Identification: Registered by Louis Brandt & frères on 19.05.1892 in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce as model No. 18 H. M. Model No. 18 H. M. is not an official caliber designation, but was used to register the design.
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