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FS: 18K Angelus Cal. 215

Hi

This is the second Angelus that I'm letting go - the first was a while ago, with Roman instead of Arabic numerals. In my opinion the Arabic numerals are a lot more classic and wears better. The watch measures roughly 35.7mm w/o crown, and is powered by a beautifully decorated caliber 215. There are nicely finished cal. 215s, and there are nicely finished cal. 215s. This is the latter.

The dial is stunning, with very mild spotting on the 3 o'clock subdial and around the 5-7 o'clock region that's only visible under some angles. I've taken the pictures such that those angles are apparent, but it is usually not observable. It looks much better than it does in pictures, and that's saying something.

And the case! The lugs! The lugs are absolutely unpolished, and razor, razor sharp. Never touched a wheel. It's in phenomenal condition.

This wears beautifully on the wrist and bigger than the 35.7mm that it is because it's basically all dial. It goes well perfectly with a sweater, in time for this season.

No service history, but the functions work and keeps time, and the chronograph starts, runs, and resets well. It feels a bit jumpy in my hands (not sure I have the exact words for the phenomenon). A service is probably recommended, but that said, my watchmaker took a look at the movement and said he had only seen similarly finished movements amongst some of the vintage Vacherons that he used to work with. He recommended that unless you trust in your watchmaker's ability, an average watchmaker might scratch some of the parts and the movement might lose some of its charm.

The price is US$2,500 net to me, Paypal preferred. I'm based in Boston, and shipping to CONUS is preferred as well.
Many references on this forum and elsewhere.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Best








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