Wristwatch · Chronograph with complete calendar

Angelus Steel Chronodato Wristwatch

Partially verified

This stainless steel wristwatch is an Angelus Chronodato dating to circa the 1940s, featuring a manual movement. The watch incorporates chronograph and complete calendar complications. Measuring 38 mm in diameter, the steel case frames a silvered dial configured with calendar windows displaying the month and day in French, an outer date track, two subsidiary dials, and gilt hour markers and hands. It is paired with rectangular chronograph pushers, case-side calendar adjusters, and a textured red leather strap.

Dial and front view of the Angelus Chronodato stainless steel wristwatch with red strap — Christie’s. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: onlineonly.christies.com
Category: Wristwatch · Chronograph with complete calendar
Maker / attribution: Angelus
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 38
Source-reported date: circa 1940s
Country: Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Case Construction

The timepiece is an Angelus Chronodato wristwatch in stainless steel, with Christie's reporting a case diameter of 38 mm and dating the piece to circa the 1940s.

The case features rectangular chronograph pushers and calendar adjusters on the case flank. Christie's condition report notes the case and case back have light scratches, though the case back is not visible in the provided lot photo.

Evidence for this section

“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
“CASE DIAMETER: 38mm”
“CIRCA: 1940s”
“The case back is in good condition with light scratches.”

Dial and Calendar Indications

The watch features a silvered dial with chronograph sub-registers and complete calendar indications. Apertures at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock display the month and day in French, showing 'JUL' and 'LUN'.

The outer perimeter features date numerals from 1 to 31 tracked by a central date hand. The auction condition report notes that the dial and hands appear to be original, with a light patina on the hands and a few small scratches around the base of the hands.

Evidence for this section

“DIAL: Silvered”
“The day and month are displayed in French.”
“Apertures at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock display month ('JUL') and day ('LUN') in French.”
“Outer perimeter displays date numerals from 1 to 31 indicated by a central date hand.”
“The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original.”

Movement and Operational Notes

The watch is powered by a manual movement operating chronograph and complete calendar functions. Christie's reported that the movement was in working order at the time of cataloguing and that the chronograph and quick-set calendar pushers were functional.

The catalog notes state that the movement was not tested for accuracy and recommend a service given the watch's age. Movement caliber details, serial numbers, and internal views are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section

“MOVEMENT: Manual”
“FUNCTIONS: Chronograph, complete calendar”
“The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”
“The chronograph and quick-set calendar pushers are functional at the time of cataloguing.”

Open research questions

What movement caliber is fitted within the case (such as Angelus Calibre 217)?
What reference or serial numbers are stamped on the interior or exterior of the case back?
Is the textured red leather strap original to the piece or an aftermarket addition?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Angelus Steel Chronodato Wristwatch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Case material	Stainless steel	“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Case diameter	38mm	“CASE DIAMETER: 38mm”
Dial	Silvered	“DIAL: Silvered”
Movement type	Manual	“MOVEMENT: Manual”
Functions	Chronograph, complete calendar	“FUNCTIONS: Chronograph, complete calendar”
Circa	1940s	“CIRCA: 1940s”
Language of calendar discs	French	“The day and month are displayed in French.”
Operational state at cataloguing	Working order (accuracy untested)	“The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”
Case condition notes	Few light scratches	“The case is in good condition with few light scratches.”

Visible details

Apertures at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock display month ('JUL') and day ('LUN') in French.
Outer perimeter displays date numerals from 1 to 31 indicated by a central date hand.
The watch is fitted to a textured red leather strap with contrast off-white stitching.

Research qualifications

The movement and case back are not visible in the provided photo.
Accuracy of the manual movement was not tested by the auction house.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ANGELUS, STEEL CHRONODATO, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 6c93567711

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