Vintage Angelus Doctor's Watch Monopusher

halgedahl · 2019-07-02T10:28:19Z

Vintage Angelus 'Doctor's watch' monopusher chronograph from 1960. Explore its unique medical scales and compare with other pulsometer watches.

halgedahl

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Halgedahl, inspired by judging a WristScan, delves into the fascinating world of vintage Angelus 'Doctor's watches,' specifically a 1960 monopusher chronograph. This post explores the unique features of medical chronographs and invites experts to share their knowledge on these specialized tool watches.

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Hello all,

Since I was asked to judge last week's WristScan and chose an Angelus U40 as my winner, I've done a little research on the brand. You need to know, also, that I'm a fan of so-called "Dr.s watches." SO. Imagine my surprise in turning up this this model from 1960 (photo from the Angelus website, History section).

So much to admire: monopusher—seriously devoted to its specific task; respiration scale as well as pulse; pulse scale based on 10—rather than 15 or 30—beats (what Dr. is going to count heartbeats for a full 30 seconds in an emergency?), AND this scale magnified! Whoa… I'd never seen anything like it. Have any of you? Does some lucky Purist actually own one?

It will require some add'l digging to find out how many were made. But I think this is the coolest Dr.s watch I've ever seen. A true tool watch.

Thanks in advance for your answers! FH

Key Points from the Discussion

The Angelus monopusher chronograph from 1960 is notable for its dedicated respiration and pulse scales, with the pulse scale based on 10 beats and magnified for quick readings, making it a highly functional 'tool watch' for medical professionals.
Other notable vintage 'Doctor's watches' include the Universal Genève Medico Compax, Doxa Sfygmos, and various models from Longines and Omega, which also featured pulsometer and respiration scales.
The Chronometro Gondolo from around 1905, associated with Dr. Adauto Junqueira Botelho, is one of the earliest studied pulsometer watches, highlighting the long history of medical chronographs.
Audemars Piguet also produced a pulsometer under its Jules Audemars line, distinguished by its Breguet numerals, showcasing the variety of high-end brands that engaged in this complication.
The condition of the crystal or plexi is an important factor for collectors of vintage watches, especially for rare pieces that are seldom seen on the market.

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amanico

Jul 2, 2019

My favorite, the UG Medico Compax. A Vernal ( Credit picture: Horare ) I too am on the hunt for one of those, preferrably UG or Angelus.

Jul 2, 2019

I'd take any of the three pictured watches IN A HEARTBEAT 🤣🤣🤣. Pun most definitely intended! M4

only5402

Jul 2, 2019

importent is the cristal / plexi of course never saw (i i don't knewed) this watch before i bought it and never saw this watch again after i sold it regards Stephan

halgedahl

Jul 2, 2019

Alas, the watch never appealed to me.

halgedahl

Jul 2, 2019

I love the single-mindedness of these watches—for one purpose and one purpose only. Terrific!

nicola1960

Aug 5, 2021

Ed il Doxa Sfygmos non vi piace ? And you don't like the Doxa Sfygmos?

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