1950s Chronograph Black Gilt Dial

An Angelus chronograph from the 1950s, its stainless steel case appearing to retain its original finish. The black gilt dial features luminous Arabic numerals that have darkened evenly over the decades, likely the result of radium aging, oxidation, and environmental exposure. Often seen on untouched chronographs of this era, the effect creates a striking ghost-like appearance and can be one of the clues pointing to an original dial.

The pushers and crown appear to be original, while a new crystal has recently been installed. Powered by the manual-wind Angelus caliber 215 and fitted with a brown leather strap.