At the speed of sound
Measuring 37 mm in diameter, with a vintage-inspired dial and a monopusher set into the winding crown, this short-interval timekeeping instrument features countless tributes to Angelus’ rich history, particularly its speciality in crafting chronographs. Its noble hand-wound mechanism, historical roots and superior finishes give this chronograph a wildly elegant retro aesthetic.
Technical Specifications
Functions
Movement
- Calibre:
- A5000 (view calibre)
- Jewels:
- 23
- Diameter:
- 24.00 mm
- Thickness:
- 4.20 mm
- Power reserve:
- 42 hours
- Frequency:
- 3 Hz/21,600 vph
Dial
Case
- Material:
- Yellow Gold
- Diameter:
- 37 mm
- Thickness:
- 9.25 mm
- Crystal:
- domed sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
- Back:
- sapphire crystal, with an anti-reflecting coating
- Water resistance:
- 3 bar (30 metres/100 feet)
Strap
- Material:
- steel blue calfskin
- Buckle:
- pin buckle, 18-carat yellow gold (3N)
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Gallery
Distance and time
A telemeter is one of the measurement scales that are linked to a chronograph’s sweep seconds, a category that also includes pulsometers, tachymeters, decimal scales, fixed or rotating countdown scales, and asthmometers, a speciality of Angelus. Telemeters are used to measure the distance of an event. The chronograph is started when the event is seen, then stopped when it is heard. The scale is finely graduated in kilometres and corresponds to the duration divided by the speed of sound (approximately 1,240 km/h).
Body and face
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 satin-finished flange echoes the finish of the case and contrasts with the grained effect in the centre of the white-nickel dial. 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.
Heart and soul
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 A5000 calibre is a unique blend of traditional and modern watchmaking. Its slim design, with a thickness of just 4.20 mm and a diameter of 24 mm, makes it a perfect match for the 37 mm Chronographe Télémètre case.
