We are proud to introduce the Angelus Chronographe Télémètre Massena LAB, a monopusher chronograph with a grained, black dial and an elegant case crafted from 18k gold and an exemplary movement by a watchmaker renowned for creating highly technical chronographs, Angelus.
With a diameter of 37 mm and a thickness of only 9.25 mm, the Chronographe Télémètre is one of the most compact of the contemporary Angelus models. True to the spirit of historic Angelus chronographs, the watch features a classically styled case in 18k yellow gold (3N) with a slim bezel for maximum dial surface area and legibility.
The Chronographe Télémètre features a black, grained, sunk dial set under a box sapphire crystal. Its black color, inspired by a vintage Angelus chronograph from William Massena's collection, is rare among Angelus watches. The grained dial reduces the effects of glare while providing textural contrast to its two radially grooved subsidiary dials: small seconds at 9 o'clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. Gold-plated indices and Arabic numerals are polished, providing clear contrast to the matte black dial.
Powering the timepiece is an exemplary movement: the manual-winding Angelus caliber A5000. Manufactured in-house, the caliber uses only a single pusher—cleverly integrated into the crown—to start, stop, and reset the chronograph. The finely crafted movement measures 24 mm in diameter and just 4.2 mm in thickness, ideal proportions for a 37 mm case. The movement utilizes a Swiss-lever escapement with a balance wheel oscillating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), ensuring optimal precision.
The caliber A5000 is distinguished by its exemplary finishing: the elements of the mainplate and bridges are carefully beveled and finished with 3N gold. The functional components of the chronograph are palladium-coated for both performance and visual contrast. The levers, return mechanisms, and hammers are crafted from stainless steel and are finely brushed to highlight their form. Last, the movement features polished screws and circularly grained gear wheels to add visual texture and depth.
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Features
Technical Details
Angelus Chronographe Télémètre x Massena LAB
Movement
Manual-winding, Angelus caliber A5000 with exemplary finishing. 3N gold finishing, circularly grained on mainplate; 3N gold finishing with Côtes de Genève and chamfering on bridges; circularly grained gear wheels; and polished screws.
Functions
Hours, minutes, and small seconds. Chronograph with telemeter scale and 30-minute counter.
Case
18k yellow gold (3N). 37mm. Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback with antireflective coating. Water resistance of 30 meters/100 feet.
Crystal
Box sapphire crystal with antireflective coating.
Bracelet
Black Saffiano leather with hand-stitching. Yellow gold pin buckle.
THE SPEED OF SOUND
First invented for infantry soldiers, the telemeter scale measures the distance between the wearer and an event producing a flash of both light and sound.
The initial concept was straightforward: measure the distance between the source, cannon fire, and the weapon’s impact based on the speed of sound traveling through the air at approximately 360 meters per second (1,240 km/h).
The tool also proves to be invaluable during a thunderstorm, allowing the wearer to discern whether the storm is approaching or receding using the telemeter scale to measure the distance of lightning strikes. Start the chronograph when lightning flashes appear, then stop when thunder is heard.
HIGHLIGHTS
Manual-winding, Angelus caliber A5000, based on a monopousher chronograph movement developed by THA Ébauche.
42 hours of power reserve. 23 jewels. 21,600 vph (3 Hz).
37mm 18k yellow gold (3N) case with brushed and polished surfaces.
Limited-edition of 10 pieces.
MOVEMENT
• Angelus caliber A5000, hand-wound.
• Diameter: 24mm Height: 4.2mm.
• Monopusher chronograph with small seconds, 30-minute counter, and telemeter scale.
• Hours, minutes, small seconds, 30-minute counter, and chronograph.
• 21,600 vph (3 Hz) with 42 hours of power reserve.
• 23 jewels.
• Manual-winding, Angelus caliber A5000 with exemplary finishing. 3N gold finishing, circularly grained on mainplate; 3N gold finishing with Côtes de Genève and chamfering on bridges; circularly grained gear wheels; and polished screws.
Strictly Limited
• Limited edition of 10 pieces.
• Manufactured by Angelus in Switzerland.
Dial
• Domed, grained dial in matte black inspired by a vintage Angelus chronograph from William Massena's personal collection.
• Snailed subsidiary dials.
• Gold-plated hands with Super-LumiNova.
• Gold-finished, applied indexes and Arabic numerals.
• Diamond-polished thread on outer telemeter track.
Case
• Diameter 37mm, thickness: 9.25mm.
• 18k yellow gold (3N).
• Water-resistant to 30 meters.
• Exhibition caseback with sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
• Individually numbered.
• Bracelet in black Saffiano leather with hand stitching. Yellow gold pin buckle.
Warranty
• Two year guarantee.
EXCEPTIONAL LINEAGE
The Angelus Chronographe Télémètre x Massena LAB is the sister watch to the Angelus Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold, which has been nominated for the Chronograph Watch Prize in the 2025 edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.