DBA — Angelus S.A.

ID71
CodeDBA
ResumeAngelus S.A.
ManufacturersAngelus
Active Period1936–1971
DescriptionAngelus SA (Stolz Frères SA, Le Locle, founded 1891 by brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz) was renowned for complications: Calibre 215 was a column-wheel chronograph used in Panerai's Mare Nostrum military dive watch; Calibre 217 (1942) was the world's first chronograph wristwatch with date display; Calibre 240 (1936) was the world's smallest 8-day alarm movement, supplied to Tiffany & Co. and later used by Panerai to replace Rolex Cal. 618. The firm was dormant for some 30 years before being revived.
Created AtMay 15, 2026
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