Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Stumped! Never heard of this movement before . . .
. . . which is a little surprising, as shaped movements are of deep personal interest. I'm aware of another long-duration shaped movement of equivalent vintage, but with two barrels, unlike your Angelus. That is one enormous mainspring.
Very interesting, and deeply compelling. I wonder how it performed in terms of isochronism.
Intrigued,
Art
Angelus 8 days wristwatch
Hello, I would be happy if there are some one out there, how can help me with information on this watch. Movement cal. ? Production periode ? How many where produced ? And Any thing else You can tell me...
Here is an official picture of yours.
The only thing I can tell you is that it is from the Thirties. Best, Nicolas ...
Stumped! Never heard of this movement before . . .
. . . which is a little surprising, as shaped movements are of deep personal interest. I'm aware of another long-duration shaped movement of equivalent vintage, but with two barrels, unlike your Angelus. That is one enormous mainspring. Very interesting, ...
Kurtolsen
Yes, I have it at a watchmaker now and he has cleaned it but is fighting to adjust it so its NOT running to fast. Down at 5 min over two days. Told me that it is hard to pull up, and there where some issues regarding that
it is said...
...Augelus was bought by Mr. Stolz since 1891 in Le Locle area...as a watch and clock makers and also movement supplier to various brands in early twenties....and stop production during quartz crisis...some 60s Panerai adopted Augelus movements...
Angelus 8 Days
Hi Kurt Olsen, I have the same movement. Unfortunately, the rocking bar is missing. I will rebuild the part. It would be very helpful if you would post a photo of your movement showing the rocking bar. regards ...
ANGELUS MOVEMENT
MY NAME IS WALTER FLORIE I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ONE OF THESE MOVEMENTS OR SIMILAR IF ANYONE HAS ONE FOR SALE OR ANYTHING SIMILAR NEED NOT BE WORKING OR COMPLETE THANKS [Email address suppressed for privacy]
Handcrafted stainless steel case for the Angelus 8 Days caliber
In the meantime I have rebuilt the missing parts of the movement. I also finished the stainless steel case. You can find the complete story here, unfortunately only in German: www.schild-eterna.de ...
Outstanding effort! Thanks very much for sharing . . .
. . . your renovation of a technically compelling vintage movement. That it can be worn functionally today ninety years after it was made is a testament to passion and dedication. Bravo!
ANGELUS 8 DAY
VERY NICE WATCH I HAVE JUST AQUIRED THE SAME MOVEMENT THE CAL. IS SF-N-9
ANGELUS
IM MAKING A BEAUTIFUL REVERSO CASE FOR IT AT THIS TIME WILL POST MANY PICS WHEN DONE