Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock with Moon Phase, Rhodium-plated with Wall Console

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Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock with Moon Phase, Rhodium-plated with Wall Console

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Rhodium plated Atmos clock with moon phase on wall console Switzerland Rhodium-plated brass 1990s Dimensions: H x W x D: 23 x 20 x 15 cm Description: Atmos calibre 540 with moon phase in a rhodium-plated case. Silver, matt brushed full dial with blued Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9, 12 and eight applied indices for the remaining hours. A "Jaeger LeCoultre ATMOS" imprint can be found below the 12, while "SWISS MADE" is printed below the 6. Ref. 223.116.1 Serial number: 698115 The scope of delivery also includes a rhodium-plated console for wall mounting and an Atmos transport case. Condition: Refurbished, very good condition of the watch. The transport box has clear signs of wear. The wall bracket has a notch on the front left. Interesting facts: Even though Leonardo da Vinci was able to prove that the production of a perpetual motion machine was physically impossible, it was still attempted time and again. In 1928, Neuchâtel engineer Jean Leon Reuter invented the technology for a clock whose energy source was drawn from the ambient air, from the atmosphere so to speak. As there were repeated problems with the watches, the movements were manufactured by Le Coultre et Cie in Switzerland from 1933 and in 1935 the production rights for the Atmos watch were transferred to Ets. Ed. Jaeger in 1935. The technical principle of the movements built by Jaeger LeCoultre from 1936 onwards is simply captivating: a mixture of a liquid and ethyl chloride gas is contained in a hermetically sealed capsule. As the temperature rises, the mixture expands, and as the temperature falls, it contracts, causing a bellows in the pressure box on the back of the watch to move like an accordion. This movement continuously winds up the movement. In the range between 15 and 30°C, a change in temperature of just one degree Celsius is enough to provide the energy for around two days of running time.

Creator:
Jaeger-LeCoultre (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1990s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Refurbished, very good condition of the watch. The transport box has clear signs of wear. The wall bracket has a notch on the front left.
Seller Location:
Greven, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5419237230952

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Jaeger-LeCoultre

The exquisite art of watchmaking is on display in the distinctive designs of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss manufacturer is celebrated for its striking Art Deco–era antique clocks, while its range of sumptuous luxury watches spans the gamut of modern design, each one a time capsule of its period.

Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833 by watchmaker Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux of the Swiss mountains. LeCoultre was also an inventor who, in 1844, created the millionomètre. As the first instrument to measure thousandths of a millimeter with total accuracy, it refined the meticulous watchmaking process. By 1866, LeCoultre's son, Elie LeCoultre, took over the business. He revolutionized watchmaking by bringing all 180 skills involved in the trade into one workshop: LeCoultre & Cie Manufacture.

By 1903, the company had passed to Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre. He created a signature line of ultra-thin watches in partnership with Edmond Jaeger, a French watchmaker who specialized in flat watch cases. In 1907, Louis Cartier signed a contract with Jaeger so that Cartier would have movements for its popular timepieces produced exclusively at LeCoultre in Switzerland. This era saw the debut of Cartier’s Santos as well as its Tank watch.

Watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre began to experiment with the Art Deco style that had encompassed the 1920s and the 1930s. At the time, there were many influences that led to the creation of Art Deco jewelry, while the cases of Art Deco clocks featured architectural details and saw an integration of materials such as brass, glass and marble. Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre designs from this era include the 1928 Atmos clock and the Reverso watch. Stylish and practical, the coveted Reverso watch features a case that you can flip to protect the watch face.

During the 1950s and '60s, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers continued the manufacturer’s tradition of prioritizing practical reliability. In 1958, the company introduced the robust and durable Geophysic watch collection. The Memovox Polaris, an alarm-equipped dive watch one could wear underwater, followed in 1968.

The best-known timepiece in the company's modern collection is the Master Control watch, unveiled in 1992. It symbolizes a return to the thin style and performance-first ethic of classic Jaeger-LeCoultre. In 2018, the watchmaker also launched the Polaris collection. Inspired by the original Memovox, the series features a sporty, elegant and contemporary look.

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