{"title":"Angelus","description":"Shop vintage Angelus watches from Vesper \u0026amp; Co.","products":[{"product_id":"angelus-chronodate-triple-date-chronograph-in-steel","title":"Angelus Chronodato Triple Date Chronograph in Steel","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAngelus Stainless Steel “Chronodato” gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and triple date with large month and weekday aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase:  Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, correctors in the band. Case shows some markings but no dings or rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDial: Matte silver with Arabic numerals, subsidiary guilloché seconds and 45-minute register dials, outer fifths of a second chronograph divisions, graduation for the days of the month in black Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week at 6 and the months at 12. Telephone minute indicator markings in red on subdial . Dial has patina with some spotting and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMovement. Cal.217, rhodium-plated, \"fausses côtes\" decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Timing within COSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDial, case and movement signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase Nr. 217XXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Angelus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus was founded in Le Locle by two brothers named Stolz in 1891. They started producing wristwatches at the beginning of the 20th Century and rapidly concentrated their effort on watches with ingenious movements. The company rapidly found success and grew a reputation as demand for their complicated wristwatches expanded. The company had an illustrious run until like many others,  it folded during the Quartz crisis. It has now been resurrected producing high end tourbillons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronodato was introduced in the middle of World War 2 and was certainly the first production chronograph fitted with a triple date calendar with a large aperture for the month and day of the week. The model was very successful and was later replaced in the mid 1950's with a model which incorporated a moon phase and a big date called the Chronodato deluxe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 38mm, the Chronodato is the ideal chronograph day-date, with its large apertures it offers great legibility. A vintage watch with much modern appeal  at still an affordable price. this example is in great condition and should appeal to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/files\/Advertising_Angelus_Chronodato_480x480.jpg?v=1610741237\" width=\"549\" height=\"741\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37991177879730,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/products\/ccdb877d-3ba8-44d6-b3e8-e90e474ba309.jpg?v=1610741384"},{"product_id":"angelus-caliber-215-chronograph","title":"Angelus Caliber 215 Chronograph","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Angelus Caliber 215 Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1950 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Angelus Caliber 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Stainless steel 37mm diameter, 13mm thick, with screw down case back. Case and crystal show some minor signs of wear, understandable for its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Black dial with gilt numerals, inner telemeter in miles, and registers for hour and minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Angelus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus was founded in Le Locle by two brothers named Stolz in 1891. They started producing wristwatches at the beginning of the 20th Century and rapidly concentrated their effort on watches with ingenious movements. The company rapidly found success and grew a reputation as demand for their complicated wristwatches expanded. The company had an illustrious run until like many others,  it folded during the Quartz crisis. It has now been resurrected producing high end tourbillons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Switzerland's sadly-defunct watch manufactures, Angelus chronographs are still highly sought after by collectors. Unlike the more commonly-known Valjoux, now owned by ETA, Angelus does not have as widespread name recognition. However, the Angelus 215, a workhorse made entirely in-house, produced in the 1940s and 1950s, was used by Panerai for the prototype for the Mare Nostrum, and many Angelus models (such as the Chronodata) influenced the design of chronographs in the following decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 37mm case, this Angelus chronograph is larger than most chronographs of the period. This would make it a fitting addition to a modern collection of similar-sized watches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37991226638514,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/products\/angelus1.png?v=1610742003"},{"product_id":"angelus-chronodato-triple-date-chronograph-in-gold","title":"Angelus Chronodato Triple Date Chronograph in Gold","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus 18 karat Gold Chronodato Triple Date Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase:  Three-body, polished, stepped lugs, two chronograph buttons in the band, snap on case back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: silvered dial, applied Arabic and dagger numerals, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 45-minute register, telephone minute indicator markings in red on 45-minute subdial, outer fifths of a second chronograph divisions, outermost graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week at 6 and the months at 12 telephone minute indicator markings in red on right subdial,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement. Cal.217, rhodium-plated, \"fausses côtes\" decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial, case and movement signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1950's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase No: 620XX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Angelus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus was founded 1891 in Le Locle by two brothers named Stolz, and by the early 20th century focused on developing complications for wristwatches. As their reputation for designing quality complicated wristwatches grew, so did demand. Nevertheless, like many other companies, Angelus was unable to compete and folded during the Quartz crisis. It has since been resurrected and currently produces high end tourbillons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chronodato was introduced in the middle of World War 2 and was the first production wristwatch to combine the chronograph complication with a triple date calendar. This model is recognizable by a large aperture for the month at 12 o’clock  and day of the week at 6 o’clock. The model was very successful and was later replaced in the mid 1950's with a model that incorporated a moon phase and a big date, called the Chronodato deluxe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 38mm, the Chronodato is the ideal triple calendar chronograph. With its large apertures it offers great legibility, and large case size desirable in modern times. A vintage watch at an affordable price. this example is in great condition and sure to appeal to many. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/files\/Advertising_Angelus_Chronodato_480x480.jpg?v=1610741237\" width=\"548\" height=\"739\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37991256195250,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/products\/DSCF2061.jpg?v=1610742413"},{"product_id":"angelus-datoluxe-triple-date-moonphase-in-stainless-steel","title":"Angelus Datoluxe Triple Date Moonphase in Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Angelus Caliber 215 Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1950 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Angelus Caliber 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Stainless steel 37mm diameter, 13mm thick, with screw down case back. Case and crystal show some minor signs of wear, understandable for its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Black dial with gilt numerals, inner telemeter in miles, and registers for hour and minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Angelus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus was founded in Le Locle by two brothers named Stolz in 1891. They started producing wristwatches at the beginning of the 20th Century and rapidly concentrated their effort on watches with ingenious movements. The company rapidly found success and grew a reputation as demand for their complicated wristwatches expanded. The company had an illustrious run until like many others,  it folded during the Quartz crisis. It has now been resurrected producing high end tourbillons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Switzerland's sadly-defunct watch manufactures, Angelus chronographs are still highly sought after by collectors. Unlike the more commonly-known Valjoux, now owned by ETA, Angelus does not have as widespread name recognition. However, the Angelus 215, a workhorse made entirely in-house, produced in the 1940s and 1950s, was used by Panerai for the prototype for the Mare Nostrum, and many Angelus models (such as the Chronodata) influenced the design of chronographs in the following decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 37mm case, this Angelus chronograph is larger than most chronographs of the period. This would make it a fitting addition to a modern collection of similar-sized watches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37991328940210,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/products\/DSCF1738.jpg?v=1610743464"},{"product_id":"angelus-chronographe-medical-x-massena-lab-1","title":"Angelus Chronographe Médical x Massena LAB","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA modern, limited-edition vintage-inspired stainless steel chronograph with pulsometer and asthmometer scales. Circa 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCase: 316L stainless steel case with exposition case back. Sapphire crystal. Monopusher at 2 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBracelet: Novonappa® calfskin leather. Original stainless steel pin buckle with Angelus signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDial: Silvered dial with pulsometer scale based on 10 pulsations and asthmometer scale based on 5 respirations. Applied, rhodium-plated Arabic numerals. Small seconds at 9 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMovement: Manual winding Angelus caliber A5000. Based on the original monopusher chronograph movement developed by THA Ébauche. 21,600 mph (3 Hz). 42 hours of power reserve. 23 jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiameter: 39mm. Thickness: 9.2mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: Good, worn condition with some minor scratches and signs of wear. Original box and papers. Limited edition of 99 pieces only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Angelus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAngelus was founded in Le Locle by two brothers named Stolz in 1891. They started producing wristwatches at the beginning of the 20th Century and rapidly concentrated their effort on watches with ingenious movements. The company rapidly found success and grew a reputation as demand for their complicated wristwatches expanded. The company had an illustrious run until like many others, it folded during the Quartz crisis. It has now been resurrected producing high-end wristwatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe present watch is a limited edition collaboration with Massena LAB and is revival of the watchmaker’s doctors’ chronographs dating to the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171829563570,"sku":null,"price":17400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/5458\/7570\/files\/DSC_0061.jpg?v=1773159514"}],"url":"https:\/\/vesperco.com\/collections\/angelus\/vintage.oembed","provider":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}