Angelus has unveiled the latest addition to its Chronodate collection: the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition. This new model blends the brand’s rich history with contemporary design, offering a monochromatic aesthetic that is both understated and striking. Its ultra-sporty look and sophisticated technical features showcase Angelus’s expertise in watchmaking.
A Monochrome Marvel: The Magnetic Silver Dial
The Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition features a unique color scheme. The grey of the titanium case extends into the sunray-brushed grey of the “Magnetic Silver” dial, creating a seamless transition. This design enhances the monochrome effect, with deep black elements and a hint of red adding contrast. The dial’s tone-on-tone effect, along with rhodium-plated hands and applied hour markers, contributes to the watch’s cohesive and modern appearance.
The watch includes two counters. One serves as the 30-minute chronograph totalizer, and the other displays the small seconds. Both counters are metallic black with a snailed texture, enhancing readability and adding a sophisticated touch. These elements combine to create a design that is visually appealing and highly functional.
A Modern Take on a Classic Design
Angelus integrates modernity and comfort in the Chronodate Titanium. The watch features a multi-structured modular case, with the movement housed in a lightweight carbon composite container. Carbon composite is also used for the chronograph push-pieces, enhancing durability and maintaining a sleek design.
Angelus surrounds the case with an openworked cradle that unites the case middle and lugs in a single line, creating a continuous and flowing design. The bezel, marked with twelve notches, adds a vintage touch while maintaining the watch’s modern appeal. The titanium bracelet, with its single wide links, offers a blend of vintage style and modern construction, ensuring comfort and durability.
Chronodate’s Historical Legacy
The Chronodate collection honors Angelus’s origins as a leading chronograph manufacturer from the 1940s to the 1960s. The large, legible counters and overall design draw inspiration from this historical influence, blending it with modern technology and materials.
At the heart of the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition lies the A-500 caliber, a self-winding chronograph movement developed in-house by Angelus. The movement features a pointer-type date display around the dial’s periphery, adding both practicality and visual appeal. Operating at 4 Hz and driven by a column wheel, the movement ensures precise and reliable chronograph performance. The oscillating weight, inspired by the brand’s archives, evokes the early days of Angelus, reflecting the brand’s commitment to horological excellence.
Technical Specifications
The Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition comes in a 42.50 mm titanium case with a thickness of 14.25 mm. A box sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides ensures maximum dial visibility. The watch is water-resistant to 3 bar (30 meters/100 feet), making it suitable for everyday wear.
The dial’s sunray-brushed finish complements the metallic black counters and applied hour markers with Super-LumiNova. The watch is available with either a satin-finished titanium bracelet or a black rubber strap, both of which are interchangeable, offering versatility in style and comfort.
Conclusion
The Angelus Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition blends historical influence with modern innovation. Its monochromatic aesthetic, advanced technical features, and homage to the brand’s rich legacy make this timepiece a standout addition to any collection.
