Today's offering showcases this beautiful all-original Chronodato similar to one I recently sold out of my personal collection...for $100,000 less than a comparable Rolex.

It has an awesome large aviator-style chronograph look and tracks the date, day of the week, and month. It's stylish and even practical.

When talking about Dato Compax's, the first one that often comes to mind is the Rolex 6036. It's probably the most famous DC. The only problem is that it often costs north of $100,000.

Which is why affordable Dato-Compax's like this one continue to become more and more desirable, and I think will make good long-term investments.

Not only vastly cheaper, some of these more affordable DC's are just as fine in many ways.

Comparing it to the Rolex, this watch also has a very finely finished and beautiful movement (which is in pleasing condition), a much more elegant and balanced dial, and it only costs about 1/40 as much. These reasons and its nice large size are why until recently, I had one in my collection.

And unlike the Rolex this watch is a so-called “manufacture,” meaning that Angelus did not use a movement from another brand like Rolex did by using a Valjoux movement, but instead made it all in-house (both design/development, manufacturing, and assembly).

The movement is the Angelus caliber SF 217 which is based on the Angelus SF 215. Something to note, the SF 215 is actually the same movement Panerai used in their Mare Nostrum chronograph. So in a sense the basis of the Angelus Chronodato is the same as one of the first Panerai chronographs.

This one has never been polished and, with the exception of the original crown which has surface plating wear, is in about a 9 out of 10 condition.

Note that the back has been snapped on in perfect alignment since the photos were taken.

Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine correct Angelus parts, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value).

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin strap with Ostrich grain making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Angelus:
Founded by two brothers in the Swiss village of Le Locle, Angelus won many prizes for their excellence in watchmaking. Although relatively unknown to the general public, Angelus' timing wristwatches often represent good value for the money as they are excellent quality selling for comparatively modest prices.

• Manufacturer: Angelus
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Case no.: 283,093
• Year built: c. 1940
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Day, Date, Month, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Gold plated and stainless steel
• Dimensions: 38mm diameter (excluding crown), 47mm long lug tip-to-tip, 14mm thick
• Case markings (outside): 283,093
• Case condition: Near mint plus with only light wear. It has never been polished.
• Dial: Silver, signed Angelus Chronodato, gold Arabic and dart indexes, auxiliary dials for seconds and 45-minute registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the day of the week and the month, original, better than near mint with only slight aging and the tone of the dial has warmed slightly
• Hands: Original , gold "feuilles", counterweighted chrono hand, date hand
• Movement type: Caliber 217
• Band: Calfskin leather with Ostrich grain, fully stitched, padded for comfort, like new. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 19mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Servicing: Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine correct Angelus parts, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $895 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide