A Flying Tourbillon in titanium from Angelus
Angelus introduces a new collection that plays with the tension between the circle and openworking in its Flying Tourbillon Titanium
Flying Tourbillon Titanium adopts the architecture of the house’s contemporary case, consisting of a carbon composite container surrounded by a titanium case middle with a notched bezel. Inside, Angelus has installed a new hand-wound movement, the A-310 calibre, equipped with a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Large Arabic numerals float between the sapphire crystal and the PVD-treated bridges, adding rhythm and lightness. The inaugural version is clad in blue, from the movement to the flange and the interchangeable alligator-leather and rubber straps.
This tourbillon marks the second instalment of Angelus’ contemporary series. The brand has fitted its iconic titanium case with a flying tourbillon calibre. This 42.5 mm diameter timepiece presents dynamism in every aspect – in the Arabic numerals suspended between the flange and the movement; in the interplay between solids and voids; in the movement openings that allow light to enter; in the different levels and depths; and in the way the calibre is structured around juxtaposed circles – all of which have been given a blue-PVD treatment.
The design of Flying Tourbillon Titanium is underpinned by the contrast between the coloured bridges, flange and minute circle, on the one hand, and the generous use of white Super-LumiNova on the imposing Arabic numerals, on the other. The overall effect enhances the rhodium plating of the movement’s functional parts.
Each of the openworked three-armed wheels interlock and lead to the most dynamic element: the flying tourbillon. Its carriage bridge is angled at 160 degrees, creating an asymmetry that further emphasises the technical rhythm of Flying Tourbillon Titanium.
The case is made up of two parts. The first – a lightweight, rigid carbon composite container – protects the movement. The second is formed of six main titanium elements that surround the container and keep it in place.
The openworked case middle widens towards the crown, which bears the Angelus logo. The sapphire crystal is surrounded by a 12-notched bezel, while the faceted lugs hold the interchangeable bracelet system in place. Both the single-row titanium bracelet and matte blue alligator leather strap versions of Flying Tourbillon Titanium come with an additional blue rubber strap.
The timepiece houses an updated version of Angelus’ historic A-300 calibre. The A-310 calibre is built around a series of circles – its mainplate and bridges – and has an openworked structure and offers a comfortable power reserve of 60 hours. The small seconds at 9 o’clock visually balances the large barrel situated between 12 and 1 o’clock and the flying tourbillon located at 6 o’clock.
