Angelus Automatic Date (Gold-Plated, Switzerland) – Classic 1960s Swiss Dress Watch by Historic Manufacture One of the most prestigious brand of its age . Model Overview This Angelus Automatic Date is a refined example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking from a brand with genuine horological pedigree. Founded in 1891, Angelus is best known for its chronographs and in-house movements, making even its simpler dress watches desirable among collectors. This piece likely dates to the 1960s–early 1970s and reflects the era’s shift toward slim, elegant automatic watches for daily wear. The clean champagne dial, applied indices, and framed date window create a timeless, minimalist aesthetic. Powered by a 21-jewel automatic movement, it combines reliability with vintage charm, offering an accessible entry into a historically significant brand. Founded in 1891 in Switzerland, Angelus has been one of the most influential horological manufactures of the last century. Watchmaking connoisseurs universally hailed Angelus' pioneering, in-house developed movements and timepieces, which continue to be coveted by collectors all over the world. Today’s Angelus is fully equipped to design, produce, finish, assemble, regulate and test all its movements and timepieces in-house. The Angelus collection blends the very best of vintage high watchmaking with contemporary design and materials. The Brand marked several firsts along the way, including Chronodato (1942), first series wristwatch chronograph with calendar; Chrono-Datoluxe (1948), featuring the very first big date in a chronograph wristwatch, Datalarm (1956), first wristwatch ever featuring both alarm and date function or Tinkler (1958), cult timepiece, first automatic repeater and first fully waterproof repeater. Technical Specifications Brand: Angelus Model: Automatic Date Movement: Automatic mechanical, 21 jewels (Swiss) Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Production Era: 1960s–1970s Serial / Case Number: Not clearly specified 36mm dress watch with original parts, and some patina on the logo side. Case Material: Gold-plated case with stainless steel caseback Dimensions: Approx. 35-36 mm diameter, slim profile Bezel: Smooth polished bezel Crystal: Acrylic Water Resistance: Not tested (vintage) Dial & Hands Dial Colour: Champagne / light gold tone Markers: Applied baton indices Date: Yes, at 3 o’clock with framed window Branding: “ANGELUS – AUTOMATIC – SWISS” Hands: Slim baton hands with light patina Caseback Material: Stainless steel Attachment: Snap-on Engravings: “Fond Acier Inoxydable” with reference markings Strap & Buckle Strap: Black leather strap (aftermarket) Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle (generic) Notable Historical / Brand Context Angelus is far from a generic Swiss name — the brand produced in-house chronograph calibers and supplied watches to military and professional users. Vintage Angelus pieces have seen increasing collector interest in recent years, especially as the brand has been revived and repositioned in the high-end segment. Even simpler automatic models like this benefit from that heritage, offering a strong story relative to many anonymous Swiss brands of the same era. Collector Appeal & Value Potential This is a smart buy: recognizable historic brand, clean design, automatic movement, and wearable size. Angelus has been trending upward in collector circles, and entry-level vintage pieces are still undervalued compared to their historical importance. Ideal for someone who wants brand story + vintage aesthetics without going into four-figure territory. Condition Report The watch is in good vintage condition with visible signs of age. The dial shows light patina and minor marks, consistent with its period. The gold-plated case shows wear and signs of use. The movement is running at the time of listing, though no recent service history is documented. Strap is a later replacement. Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description. Delivery Packaging: Carefully packed in a generic watch box Shipping: Registered and insured shipping from EU