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Introducing – The Return of the Angelus Tinkler 1958 Quarter Repeater

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The Return of the Angelus Tinkler 1958 Quarter Repeater The charming chiming model is back with its vintage credentials intact, powered by a new automatic movement. Angelus is a historical Swiss watch brand founded in 1891 in Le Locle by Albert and Gustav Stolz, known for technically ambitious and award-winning chronographs, multi-complication watches and even chiming models. After a long period o...
The revival of the Angelus Tinkler is a strategic move to leverage heritage while appealing to modern collectors. The brand’s narrative emphasizes its historical significance—pioneering automatic quarter-repeaters in the 1950s—yet acknowledges the original’s limited commercial success. This tension between innovation and obsolescence is central to the story. The limited production numbers and premium pricing position the Tinkler as an exclusive collector’s item, reinforcing the brand’s prestige....