Angelus was founded in 1891 in Le Locle, Switzerland, by the Stolz brothers and quickly became known for its technical innovations, particularly in chronograph and calendar watches. The brand gained fame in the mid-20th century with models like the Chronodato, the world’s first serially produced chronograph with full calendar, and the Chrono-Datoluxe, which featured a digital date display. After a decline during the quartz crisis, Angelus remained dormant for decades until its revival in the 2010s under La Joux-Perret, blending its rich heritage with contemporary haute horlogerie designs