amanico
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Watches and Wonders 2026: Angelus Tinkler. From 1958 to 2026.
This year, Angelus re edited the Tinkler, a Quarter Minute Repeater.
The original:
The 2026 version in steel, limited to 25 pieces,
The gold version, limited to 15 pieces.
38 mm case, a dial which is very faithful to the original which I like a lot, an automatic movement which offers a quarter repeater, sounding the hours and quarters but NOT THE MINUTES, here are the main characteristics of this watch.
I couldn't find photos of the movement, alas. This is a 70 hours movement.
Via the pusher at 9 o'clock, you activate the Quarter Repeater. You know me, I couldn't resist and I played with it...
Good surprise, the sound is rich, pleasant but a bit low... The regulator is not noisy at all. Very good.
As for the price, 45K Euros for the steel version, 22 K more for the gold version.
A regret? The fact that they are both limited editions. And I wold have preferred a round and more discreet pusher at 9.
But all in all, a very good surprise, aesthetically and acoustically.
Best,
Nicolas
Watches and Wonders 2026: Angelus Tinkler. From 1958 to 2026.
This year, Angelus re edited the Tinkler, a Quarter Minute Repeater. The original: The 2026 version in steel, limited to 25 pieces, The gold version, limited to 15 pieces. 38 mm case, a dial which is very faithful to the original which I like a lot, an au...
Very nice dial, really.
I agree with you that the pusher could have been designed more subtly. But the price is really stiff... Best, Emmanuel
Yes, you're right.
That said, if the movement is shown nowhere, I imagine that it is because it isn't highly finished and visually striking.
It was my pleasure, I like to share, discuss, learn 😊🙏
What about doing a post about what everyone's top 3 or 5 is for the season? Would be interesting to see the replies
But the round one of the original was more apropos for the name 😉
I mean a rectangular tinkler, whatever next 😉
As much as I find the piece intriguing…
The price is as mentioned previously - very stiff. And I find few justifications for a quarter repeater to trade at this level (unless the movement is truly astounding) 🤷🏻♂️
I know Habring2 makes one and it’s about half that of not even cheaper…
And certainly no less accomplished at what one gets to see at first glance 🤷🏻♂️
A watch that surprised me a lot when I had it on the wrist.
A true timeless beauty ...