Angelus U10 Lumiere Tourbillon Limited Edition Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2015
This Angelus U10 Lumiere Tourbillon is an unconventional stainless steel wristwatch produced circa 2015 as number 6 in a limited edition of 25 pieces. It features an elongated rectangular case measuring 63 mm by 38 mm divided into two distinct glazed compartments.
The left section houses a translucent-grey sapphire dial with radial markers and central hands, while the right compartment provides an expansive viewing aperture dedicated to the prominent tourbillon mechanism. Powered by a manually wound movement featuring dead beat seconds, the timepiece was presented with an Angelus folding clasp, presentation boxes, and accessories.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Translucent-Grey Sapphire
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Circa
- 2015
- Case No
- 6/25
- Functions
- Time Only, Dead Beat Seconds
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Movement Type
- Manual
- Case Dimensions
- 63mm x 38mm
- Maker / attribution
- Angelus
Design
- Visible features
- • Dual-aperture rectangular case featuring brushed top surfaces and polished beveled edges. • Left aperture displays a radial-pattern translucent dial with the Angelus logo and dead beat seconds hand. • Right aperture encloses an oversized tourbillon assembly visible through a wraparound sapphire crystal. • Winding crown is positioned on the left flank of the case.
- Identity and Edition
- This timepiece is catalogued as an Angelus U10 Lumiere Tourbillon wristwatch in stainless steel, dated circa 2015 by Christie's. Marked with case number 6/25, it is identified as part of a limited edition of 25 pieces. The auction lot notes identify the watch as combining a tourbillon with dead beat seconds, describing it as 'No. 6 of 25 pcs.'
- Mechanism and Reported Features
- The watch features a manually wound movement providing time-only indication and dead beat seconds. The catalog lot essay asserts that the timepiece incorporates an 'in house movement, Breguet-overcoil and dead beat seconds' coupled with a tourbillon. Specific caliber designations, jewel counts, and operational performance are not detailed in the listing data, and internal mechanical components cannot be independently verified from the single exterior photograph.
- Case Architecture and Visible Layout
- The catalog records the stainless steel case dimensions as 63 mm by 38 mm. Visual observation confirms a dual-aperture rectangular case featuring brushed top surfaces and polished beveled edges, with the winding crown positioned on the left flank. The structure divides into two lateral viewing areas: the left aperture houses a translucent-grey sapphire dial with radial markings, while the right aperture encloses an oversized tourbillon assembly visible through a wraparound sapphire crystal.
Identification
- Reference
- U10 Lumiere
- Serial number
- 6/25
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The endangered species strap shown in the photograph is stated as not for sale and excluded upon purchase.
- Research required: Movement caliber designation is not specified in the catalog listing.
- Research required: The case back and lateral profiles are not visible in this single image view.