Beda’a has added a distinctly London chapter to its Angles collection with the Angles Mecaline London Edition.
The limited edition takes the brand’s slim, sharply faceted case and pairs it with a dial drawn from the decorative language of Elizabeth Tower, one of the city’s most recognisable timekeeping landmarks.
It’s a neatly judged release for collectors who like architectural detail without losing the proportions and restraint of a dress watch.
At a glance
- Beda’a has introduced the Angles Mecaline London Edition, limited to 50 pieces.
- The watch features a warm white engraved dial with Elizabeth Tower-inspired quatrefoil, floral and gothic numeral details.
- It is priced at CHF 1,245, approximately £1,170, with availability from August.
Elizabeth Tower translated to the wrist
The dial is the watch’s main point of theatre, though Beda’a has kept the execution more refined than literal.
Its warm white surface carries engraved quatrefoil and floral detailing that nods to the ornamentation of Elizabeth Tower and its famous clock face.
The gothic-style numerals at 12, 3 and 9 give the dial its strongest architectural cue, while the small seconds at 6 o’clock cuts through the pattern with a smooth, calmer register.
That subdial is important because it stops the watch from feeling like a miniature souvenir and gives the composition a more deliberate watchmaking rhythm.
The Angles case stays slim and sharp
The London Edition uses the Angles Mecaline as its foundation, which means the case is still one of the most distinctive parts of the watch.
In stainless steel, it measures 37mm by 34mm and just 5.8mm thick, making it unusually slim for a contemporary watch with such a strong geometric outline.
The case and bezel use layered planes, with brushed and polished surfaces helping to define the angular profile rather than simply decorate it.
It’s compact, dressy and graphic, with enough presence to avoid disappearing under a cuff.
A hand-wound calibre keeps the profile lean
Inside is the ETA 7001, a hand-wound movement with a 42-hour power reserve.
The choice of a manual calibre suits the watch’s dimensions, as there’s no automatic winding rotor adding unnecessary thickness.
It also matches the character of the piece, giving the London Edition a more tactile, traditional daily ritual rather than turning it into another compact automatic.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Beda’a |
|---|---|
| Model | Angles Mecaline London Edition |
| Reference | BQAM0525-37 |
| Case size | 37mm x 34mm x 5.8mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Dial | Warm white engraved dial |
| Movement | ETA calibre 7001, hand-wound |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph, 3 Hz |
| Power reserve | 42 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds |
| Water resistance | 30m, 3 bar |
| Strap | Alligator leather strap |
| Production | Limited to 50 pieces |
| Price | CHF 1,245, approximately £1,170 |
| Availability | From August |
At CHF 1,245, the Angles Mecaline London Edition sits close to the standard collection while adding a bespoke dial and a tight production run.
For collectors who enjoy city-specific editions, architectural ornament and genuinely slim manual-wind watches, this is a thoughtful and well-priced variation rather than a decorative afterthought.
