Description
The Angles Disc One redefines how time is read. Instead of hands sweeping across a conventional dial, it presents time through rotating and jumping discs - transforming mechanical precision into a clean, architectural display.
Bold yet disciplined, it is a watch for those who appreciate independent design that challenges convention without sacrificing reliability.
Inspiration & Design
Founded by a team with over two decades of experience developing timepieces for established Swiss and Japanese brands, Angles Watches was created to explore original complications with creative freedom.
The Disc One reflects that ambition. Its layout replaces traditional hour and minute hands with:
- A jumping hour disc on the left
- A rotating minute disc on the right
- A central seconds hand
- A jumping date window at 12 o’clock
The result is symmetrical, minimal, and mechanically expressive. Rather than overwhelming the dial, the design remains structured and legible - inviting the wearer to engage with time differently.
Dial & Case Details
Crafted from durable 316L stainless steel, the Disc One balances industrial robustness with refined finishing. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures clarity, while the exhibition caseback reveals the automatic movement within.
Each variant expresses a distinct character:
- Raw Steel – Brushed steel with black Super-LumiNova® numerals; direct and utilitarian
- Champagne Alloy – Warm ion-plated gold with black lume; restrained yet refined
- Obsidian Black – DLC-coated case with C9/BGW9 double-layer lume; bold and high-contrast
- Antique Steel – Distressed silver finish with vintage beige lume; subtly nostalgic
Despite their visual differences, all share the same architectural discipline and functional clarity.
Movement & Mechanics
At the core of the Disc One is the Miyota 8215 automatic movement, paired with Angles’ in-house jumping hour module.
This hybrid architecture combines proven Japanese reliability with independent complication development - delivering both durability and mechanical interest.
Movement Specifications
- Calibre: Miyota 8215 automatic with Jumping Hour module
- Jewels: 24
- Beat rate: 21,600 vph
- Accuracy: –15/+30 seconds per day
- Power reserve: Approx. 42 hours
The jumping hour complication provides a crisp instantaneous change, while the minute disc rotates smoothly, reinforcing the watch’s distinctive rhythm.
Strap & Wearability
The Disc One is fitted with a 22–20mm Italian vegetable-tanned leather strap, hand-sewn and secured with a stainless-steel buckle.
Its proportions and balanced case architecture ensure comfortable wear, while the unconventional display remains intuitive after only a brief adjustment period.
This is a watch designed for daily engagement - not just occasional admiration.
Final Impression
The Angles Disc One stands at the intersection of industrial design and independent horology. It challenges traditional time display while remaining grounded in practical mechanics and wearable proportions.
Creative without being chaotic. Technical without being inaccessible.
Technical Specifications
| Limited edition: |
Only 500 pieces available worldwide |
| Case size: |
41mm(w) x 13mm(h) |
| Case material: |
Stainless steel |
| Case back: |
Exhibition, sapphire |
| Movement type: |
Automatic |
| Movement no.: |
Miyota 8215 with in-house jumping hour module |
| Power reserve: |
Approx 42hrs |
| Dial: |
Champagne with hour and minute discs |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
5ATM |
| Strap type: |
Strap |
| Strap material: |
Italian vegetable tan leather, 22-20mm |
| Buckle: |
Stainless steel buckle |
| Warranty: |
2 years |
