Angelus Chronographe Télémètre
Swiss luxury watch brand Angelus presents the Chronographe Télémètre in a limited edition of two sets of 25 steel timepieces and a further 15 watches in 18-carat yellow gold.
Measuring 37 mm in diameter, with a vintage-inspired dial and a mono-pusher set into the winding crown, this short-interval timekeeping instrument contains countless tributes to Angelus’ rich history and particularly its speciality in crafting chronographs. Its noble hand-wound mechanism, historical roots and superior finishes give this chronograph a wildly elegant retro aesthetic.
After the Instrument de Vitesse and the Chronographe Médical, the La Fabrique collection welcomes a new masterpiece that recalls the functional and aesthetic history of Angelus. Founded in 1891 in Le Locle by the Stolz brothers, Angelus quickly specialised in alarm clocks, minute repeaters and, above all, chronographs. One of its iconic models already inspired the revival of the Chronodate collection 80 years later.
With a diameter of 37 mm, the Chronographe Télémètre is the smallest contemporary Angelus model. The case middle presents characteristic curves that run from lug to lug.
The polished edges, plunging at the top and twisted on the flanks, highlight the complex shape of the lugs. These dynamic details contribute to the characteristic vintage signature of the timepieces in the La Fabrique collection.
The dials are available in three colours: a rose that borders on bronze, a titanium grey and for the yellow gold timepiece, a white that evokes the subtle shine of nickel.
The satin-finished flange echoes the finish of the case and contrasts with the grained effect in the centre of the dials. These finishes are illuminated by a delicate diamond-polished thread that separates the two areas.
The small seconds and 30-minute totaliser counters are snailed, while the appliqué hour-markers and Arabic numerals have been given either a black treatment or a 3N gold finish.
The Chronographe Télémètre is powered by the in-house A5000 calibre. This chronograph movement, with an integrated mono-pusher, presents a two-tone finish: the elements of the mainplate and the bridges are golden-finished, while the components of the chronograph function are finished in palladium. The overall effect is completed by pronounced bevelling and stretching.
The hand-wound movement with a 42-hour power reserve features a small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute totaliser at 3 o’clock.
It has a slim profile of 4.20 mm and a diameter of 24 mm (10½ lignes), making it the perfect match for the 37 mm case of the Chronographe Télémètre.
Last but not least, its regulating group oscillates at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and the chronograph function is controlled by a column wheel with a horizontal clutch, just as it was in chronographs produced between the 1940s and the early 1970s.
Model: Angelus Chronographe Télémètre
Functions
Hours, minutes, 30-minute chronograph
20 km telemeter scale
Movement
Calibre A5000, manual winding, mechanical
Jewels: 23
Diameter: 24 mm
Thickness: 4.20 mm
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 3 Hz/21,600 vph
Finishes
Main plate: 3N gold finish, circular-grained
Bridges: 3N gold finish, Côtes de Genève, chamfered
Wheels: Circular-grained
Screws: Polished
Dial
Domed, stamped grained centre, satin-finished flange, diamond-polished border, snailed counters
Colours: White-nickel, rose-bronze or grey-titanium
Numerals and hour-markers: 3N gold or black rhodium finish
Case
Material: 18-carat yellow gold (3N) or stainless steel
Diameter: 37.00 mm
Depth: 9.25 mm
Crystal: Box sapphire, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back: Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating
Water-resistance: 3 bar (30 metres/100 feet)
Strap
Calfskin, steel blue, anthracite grey or sage green
Pin buckle, 18-carat yellow gold (3N) or stainless steel
References
Gold with white dial: 0CHC.QI01A.V010Q
Steel with rose dial: 0CHC.SP01A.V010S
Steel with grey dial: 0CHC.SG01A.V010S
Edition
Gold: Limited to 15 timepieces
Steel: Limited to 25 timepieces in each colour variant
Swiss retail price
Gold: CHF 32,300 incl. VAT
Steel: CHF 17,900 incl. VAT
