Angelus U30

Future-forward designs, Angelus has paved the way for a catalog of ultra-modern timepieces since revitalizing the brand ten years ago in 2015. Fundamentally, the La-Chaux-de-Fonds brand leans heavily into chronograph complications. The U30 is one of Angelus’ more complicated, beautifully openworked timepieces featuring both split-second (rattrapante) chronograph and tourbillon. Limited to 25 pieces, we’re pleased to present the U30, a stunning timepiece first released at Baselworld 2016.

Frankly, it’s rare to see both a split-second chronograph and a one-minute tourbillon in the same timepiece. The timepiece’s contemporary movement architecture, designed from the ground up at their manufacture, accommodates both complications. Extensive openworking reveals the one-minute tourbillon at 10 o’clock while a power reserve indicator at 7 o’clock and 30-minute counter subdial at 3 o’clock. On the U30, plates and bridges are skeletonized – meaning the non-critical areas to maintain the structure of each component are hallowed out. This allows more visibility of the movement from the dial. Meeting the expectations for finishing, especially at this price point, the U30 has abundant polishing and hand-beveling throughout.

Specifically interesting on this timepiece, as an aesthetic choice by Angelus, is how openworked and skeletonized the dial is whereas the movement through the caseback is remarkably solid. This ensures the beauty of the timepiece, all of its mechanical complexity, is observed while worn comfortably on the wrist. 

A fantastic timepiece, the U30 is one of the pillars of technical, modern watchmaking in Angelus’ catalog.