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Exceptional Atmos Table Clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, circa 1940, Switzerland

Name: Exceptional Atmos Table Clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, circa 1940, Switzerland
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Price: 14726.33 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Exceptional Atmos Table Clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, circa 1940, Switzerland Eternal table clock in chrome metal. The clock sits on a chrome metal base, covered by a wooden cube. The dial is hollow in the center with an exposed mechanism, and the circle is silver with Art Deco-style Arabic numerals. It bears the inscription 'Made in Switzerland.' Signed on the base as 'Jaeger-LeCoultre' and 'Atmos Brevets Reutter'. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch, clock, and timepiece manufacturer. The workshop was founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. Then, in 1903, Jacques-David LeCoultre met Edmond Jaeger, a renowned Parisian watchmaker, with whom he established the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in 1937. The Atmos clock was invented in 1928 by Jean-Léon Reutter and was produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre from 1930. Temperature variations cause the contraction and expansion of gasses within a capsule. These temperature changes are converted into mechanical energy, which powers the clock's mechanism. A mere one-degree temperature change is sufficient to power the clock for 48 hours. This technical innovation allows the Atmos clock to operate without the need for electrical power or winding, making it an everlasting timepiece. Since the 20th century, this clock has symbolized Swiss precision and French elegance. It is also affectionately known as the "Clock of Presidents" because whenever a prominent figure visited Switzerland, they were presented with an Atmos clock. For example, the Queen of England, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, and even John F. Kennedy owned an Atmos clock. The clock has been serviced by a professional watchmaker, it is in very good condition, with signs of wear consistent with its age, a few chips on the wooden cube ( see photographs). Height : 23.5cm/ 9.26 inches Width: 19 cm/7.49 inches Depth : 14 cm/ 5.52 inches Source : Jaeger-LeCoultre website

Creator:

Jaeger-LeCoultre (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)

Style:

Art Deco (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1940-1949

Date of Manufacture:

1940

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The clock has been serviced by a professional watchmaker, it is in very good condition, with signs of wear consistent with its age, a few chips on the wooden cube ( see photographs).

Seller Location:

Paris, FR

Reference Number:

Seller: 3291stDibs: LU1012836897442

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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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