The Beda’a Angles Guichets Finds Poetry in the Passing of Time
The new Angles Guichets is a dress watch that replaces spectacle with subtlety by pairing an architectural case with a celestial display that quietly transforms the way we experience time.
By Sébastien Aeberli
Design, Content & Social Media
Independent watchmaking often celebrates complexity. New calibres, intricate complications, and increasingly elaborate displays tend to dominate the conversation. Yet every now and then, a watch reminds us that innovation doesn’t always have to be loud.
The new Beda’a Angles Guichets does exactly that.
Rather than introducing a complication designed to impress at first glance, Beda’a has created one that reveals itself gradually. The young independent brand’s first complication isn’t about measuring more – it is about measuring differently. By replacing traditional hands with a 24-hour display animated by the slow passage of the Sun and Moon, the Angles Guichets transforms a simple glance at the wrist into something unexpectedly reflective.
More importantly, this isn’t another limited edition destined to disappear after a few dozen pieces. The Guichets becomes a permanent member of the Angles collection, marking an important step in Beda’a’s evolution from a design-focused independent into a brand beginning to develop its own mechanical identity.
Key Highlights
• First mechanical complication in the Angles collection
• Modified Peseux/ETA 7001 with dedicated 24-hour gearing
• Complete redesign of the dial around dual aperture displays
• Ultra-thin 6.3mm case maintained despite movement modifications
• Permanent production model available in two finishes
A Young Independent Brand Finding Its Voice
Since the launch of the original Angles collection, Beda’a has quietly carved out a distinctive place among emerging independents. While many brands borrow heavily from vintage references, Beda’a has always looked elsewhere, building its identity around sharp geometry, disciplined proportions, and an unmistakable eight-sided case.
The Angles Guichets doesn’t abandon that philosophy – it builds upon it.
The familiar architecture remains immediately recognizable, but the watch introduces a completely different way of interacting with time. It feels less like a new model and more like the natural next chapter in the collection.
A Dial Inspired by the Rhythm of the Sky
The biggest surprise comes from the dial – or perhaps more accurately, the absence of one in the traditional sense.
Instead of central hands, the hours appear through an upper aperture where a rotating disc completes a full revolution every 24 hours. As the day progresses, the Sun slowly disappears beneath the horizon while the Moon gradually takes its place. It’s an elegant animation that unfolds so slowly you almost forget it’s happening until you notice the sky has changed.
Minutes are displayed separately through a lower aperture in five-minute increments using a fixed pointer. It sounds unconventional on paper, yet after only a few moments, the display feels surprisingly intuitive.
What makes the composition work is its restraint. Applied markers and subtle sector-inspired graphics provide just enough visual structure while allowing the celestial display to remain the center of attention.
Architecture Before Decoration
Long before the display captures your attention, the case reminds you why the Angles collection stands apart.
Measuring 37mm in diameter and only 6.3mm thick, the watch wears with remarkable elegance. The octagonal profile is composed of eight precisely defined facets spread across three stepped levels, creating an architectural quality that constantly changes as light moves across the surfaces.
Available in either polished 316L stainless steel or a gold-plated finish, the case pairs naturally with an embossed calfskin strap and matching pin buckle. Nothing feels excessive, yet every proportion appears carefully considered.
It’s the kind of design that becomes more interesting the longer you spend with it.
Familiar Mechanics, Thoughtfully Reimagined
Inside the Angles Guichets beats a movement that many collectors will immediately recognize.
The hand-wound Peseux/ETA 7001 has long been appreciated for its reliability and exceptionally slim profile, making it a favorite among independent brands seeking elegant proportions.
Rather than replacing it, Beda’a chose to rethink it.
Working alongside a Swiss technical partner, the gear train has been modified so that the hour display completes a full 24-hour rotation instead of the traditional 12-hour display. That single change makes the celestial indication possible while preserving the movement’s slim profile and its 42-hour power reserve.
It’s a reminder that meaningful innovation isn’t always about inventing something entirely new. Sometimes it comes from looking at an established movement with fresh eyes.
A New Chapter for Independent Watchmaking
For Beda’a, the Angles Guichets collection represents more than the addition of a new function.
It signals a shift in philosophy.
The brand is gradually moving beyond creating beautifully designed dress watches and beginning to explore how mechanics can reinforce emotion. Instead of adding complexity for its own sake, the Guichets uses its complication to tell a quieter story – one about the natural rhythm of a day rather than the relentless precision of passing seconds.
In today’s independent watchmaking landscape, that’s a surprisingly refreshing approach.
Some watches exist to demonstrate technical achievement.
The Beda’a Angles Guichets simply invites you to enjoy the passage of time.
The Beda’a Angles Guichet will be available at the end of this month. Stay tuned to the Beda'a website for the official release.
Price & Specifications
• Case Size: 37mm
• Thickness: 6.3mm
• Movement: Modified Peseux/ETA 7001, manual winding
• Power Reserve: 42 hours
• Materials: 316L stainless steel / gold-plated stainless steel, lacquered dial, calfskin strap
• Water Resistance: 3 ATM
• Price: CHF 1,800
Quick FAQ by Watchonista
What movement powers the Angles Guichets?
A modified hand-wound Peseux/ETA 7001 adapted for a full 24-hour indication.
Is it a limited edition?
No. It is a permanent addition to the Angles collection.
What is the main technical innovation?
The movement’s gear train has been redesigned to drive a 24-hour aperture display featuring rotating Sun and Moon indicators while preserving the calibre’s slim profile and 42-hour power reserve.