Angelus, the Swiss watchmaker that’s been ticking along since 1891, has teamed up with the brains at Massena LAB to drop the Chronographe Télémètre. This limited edition timepiece isn’t just a watch – it’s an 18k gold way to shout you love horology and vintage style. Limited to just 10 pieces, you might want to start calling in favors now.
The Chronographe Télémètre ticks many boxes with its splendid 37 millimeters in diameter and a svelte 9.25 mm thickness. Packed with a manual-winding caliber, it will make vintage enthusiasts go weak at the knees. Its single pusher, smartly tucked into the crown, operates the chronograph functions with precision. That ravishing black dial is a nod to the past and a rarity even in the great Maison’s catalogue, making it a gem for collectors.
Add that the watch has channelled some 1930s and ’40s vibes with an 18k yellow gold case and exceptional legibility courtesy of slim bezels, and you’ve got a perfect package. The design guarantees comfort on the wrist with lug-to-lug curvature ensuring it sits pretty while gold-polished edges add a dash of sophistication.
As if the pretty face wasn’t enough, there’s a telemeter scale for measuring the distance of that lightning bolt you’ve just seen. Start the chronograph when the flash happens then stop it when you hear the boom – talk about stormy scoop! With visual contrast in spades, from its black grained dial center to its shiny gold indices, this watch takes vintage class and adds modern glitz.
Under the hood, the new kid on the block is powered by the in-house caliber A5000, featuring a neat 42-hour power reserve. This manual winding motor is housed in a movement sleek enough to keep your wrist free from overbearing mechanics. With polished screws and beveled bridges, it’s polished inside and out.
This watch might not turn you into a meteorologist or wartime radio operator, but it sure will make you look stylish while attempting to read the weather or call the time. And who said you can’t channel luxury while doing it! With only 10 pieces on offer, owning one is akin to possessing a pot of horological gold at the end of a very chic rainbow.
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