Hot Take: The All-New Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium
Angelus has been making waves in recent years, injecting fresh energy into its lineup with bold, technical designs that blend avant-garde aesthetics with high-end watchmaking. The latest addition, the Flying Tourbillon Titanium, keeps that momentum going, playing with space, structure, and transparency in a way that feels both futuristic and deeply rooted in classical watchmaking.
This is the second release in Angelus’s contemporary series, following the Chronodate, a watch I’ve admired since its launch in 2022. With this latest release, the brand leans even further into its signature look, proving it has no interest in playing things safe. As someone with a soft spot for skeletonized watches, I find this one checks all the right boxes.
Angelus’s study in dynamic architecture
At 42.5mm, the Flying Tourbillon Titanium is built for presence, but its construction keeps it lightweight and comfortable. The case combines a carbon composite core with an open-worked titanium structure, creating an impressive depth effect. Suspended between the sapphire crystal and PVD-treated bridges, the floating Arabic numerals add to the watch’s layered aesthetic while keeping things legible.
Inside is the hand-wound A-310 caliber, a movement designed around a series of circular elements, as evident when looking at it from the rear. On the front, the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock steals the spotlight, framed by off-center small seconds at 9 o’clock and a barrel between 12 and 1 o’clock. With 60 hours of power reserve, this caliber is built for both performance and spectacle.
A play on contrast
The first edition has a deep blue finish, displaying PVD-treated bridges, a matching minute flange, and Super-LumiNova-coated floating numerals that glow in the dark. This contrast makes the movement’s multilayered structure even more striking. The open-worked three-armed wheels, an Angelus signature, add another layer of visual intrigue, drawing one’s eye toward the angled flying tourbillon bridge set at an unexpected 160 degrees. Why 160 degrees? Well, because why not?
Comfort and versatility
Sitting comfortably here is Angelus’s quick-change strap system, which lets you switch between a titanium bracelet, alligator strap, or rubber strap depending on your mood. To me, the rubber strap is the best fit for a modern watch like this, followed closely by the titanium bracelet. Leather has its place, but for a timepiece with such a futuristic design, I lean toward more technical options. Despite the watch’s 42.5mm diameter, it doesn’t seem oversized, at least not in titanium. Having worn plenty of titanium watches, I know they tend to wear smaller than their dimensions suggest thanks to their featherlight weight. This one should be no different.
Limited and exclusive
Angelus will produce only 25 pieces of the Flying Tourbillon Titanium, making it a collector’s piece. The pricing reflects the craftsmanship and innovation Angelus has packed into it:
- CHF 47,000 on the titanium bracelet (with additional alligator and rubber straps)
- CHF 45,000 on the alligator strap (with additional rubber strap)
Final thoughts on the Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium
Angelus is proving it’s not afraid to push the boundaries, and the Flying Tourbillon Titanium is a prime example of that philosophy in action. It’s bold, technical, and visually striking in a way few watches manage to be.
I won’t be seeing this one in person at Watches and Wonders this year because my partner and I are expecting a baby just two weeks before (wish me luck!). However, I will be keeping a close eye on it from home, likely during some sleepless late nights. If this is the direction Angelus is heading, I’m excited to see what’s next. What do you think of this new release? As always, let us know in the comments!
