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The following three lots represent 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 since then, the company has been producing these highly popular timepieces in different styles.
LeCoultre. An unusual gilt and wooden Atmos clock
SIGNED LECOULTRE & CIE., ATMOS, CIRCA 1960
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LeCoultre. An unusual gilt and wooden Atmos clock
Signed LeCoultre & Cie., Atmos, circa 1960
The gilt-finished movement wound by changes in the air pressure, the silvered matte dial with applied dagger and Arabic numerals, the rectangular gilt and wooden case with glazed domed apertures to all sides, balance locking lever in the base, case, dial and movement signed
253 mm. high
Signed LeCoultre & Cie., Atmos, circa 1960
The gilt-finished movement wound by changes in the air pressure, the silvered matte dial with applied dagger and Arabic numerals, the rectangular gilt and wooden case with glazed domed apertures to all sides, balance locking lever in the base, case, dial and movement signed
253 mm. high