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The following two lots represent two fine examples of Jaeger-LeCoultre's celebrated "Atmos" clocks, originally invented by Jean-Léon Reutter (1899-1971), an engineer from Neuchâtel. His system of a clock wound by atmospheric fluctuations was patended in 1928.
The patent was purchased by Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1935 and the company has since been producing these highly popular timepieces in different styles.
Jaeger-LeCoultre. An unusual gilt Atmos clock
SIGNED JAEGER-LECOULTRE, ATMOS, CIRCA 1960
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Jaeger-LeCoultre. An unusual gilt Atmos clock
Signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos, circa 1960
The gilt-finished movement wound by changes in the air pressure, the gilt dial with applied Arabic and dagger numerals centred by a stylised compass, the rectangular case decorated with reproductions of antique boat scenes applied on gilt plates, glazed back, gilt base, balance locking lever underneath the dial, case, dial and movement signed
225 mm. high
Signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos, circa 1960
The gilt-finished movement wound by changes in the air pressure, the gilt dial with applied Arabic and dagger numerals centred by a stylised compass, the rectangular case decorated with reproductions of antique boat scenes applied on gilt plates, glazed back, gilt base, balance locking lever underneath the dial, case, dial and movement signed
225 mm. high