Atmos clock - Jaeger-LeCoultre - - Crystal - 1930-1940
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos II clock, Swiss-made, in brass, glass and a black marble base, circa 1938–39, mechanical atmospheric movement with perpetual charge, in excellent condition and in working order.
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Swiss watch, JAEGER LeCOULTRE, ATMOS II model, very rare, movement series 16432, year of manufacture 1938-39. The watch has been overhauled and works very well. The watch is two-tone, with a black marble base. A main feature compared to the following models is the endless screw, with which the accuracy of the watch is adjusted, which was abandoned. We are in front of one of the most extraordinary pieces in the world of watchmaking, and its magic lies in an almost philosophical premise: it does not require manual winding or a battery. It is powered by changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure in the environment.
The mechanism works thanks to a hermetic capsule filled with a special gas. When the temperature changes by just 1°C, the gas expands or contracts, activating a bellows that tension the spring, which makes the watch work. With that small temperature variation, the Atmos watch will accumulate enough energy to operate for two whole days. It will be continuously charged, to the maximum. Theoretically, as long as the watch is in a room with temperature variations, it will work perpetually, without any manual intervention.The watch will be packed for shipment in 2 boxes (box in box) and with the necessary protective materials. The marble, which weighs 7 Kg, will be packed separately, in 2 boxes, and shipped as a separate parcel.
Swiss watch, JAEGER LeCOULTRE, ATMOS II model, very rare, movement series 16432, year of manufacture 1938-39. The watch has been overhauled and works very well. The watch is two-tone, with a black marble base. A main feature compared to the following models is the endless screw, with which the accuracy of the watch is adjusted, which was abandoned. We are in front of one of the most extraordinary pieces in the world of watchmaking, and its magic lies in an almost philosophical premise: it does not require manual winding or a battery. It is powered by changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure in the environment.
The mechanism works thanks to a hermetic capsule filled with a special gas. When the temperature changes by just 1°C, the gas expands or contracts, activating a bellows that tension the spring, which makes the watch work. With that small temperature variation, the Atmos watch will accumulate enough energy to operate for two whole days. It will be continuously charged, to the maximum. Theoretically, as long as the watch is in a room with temperature variations, it will work perpetually, without any manual intervention.The watch will be packed for shipment in 2 boxes (box in box) and with the necessary protective materials. The marble, which weighs 7 Kg, will be packed separately, in 2 boxes, and shipped as a separate parcel.
Details
Glass type
Crystal
Manufacturer/brand
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Atmos clock
Model
ATMOS II
Material
Brass, Glass, Marble
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Jaeger LeCoultre
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Weight
11 kg
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