Jaeger-LeCoultre

[A collection of ATMOS clocks through the years. To the right, the original carrying case in which an ATMOS I was supplied]. It seems fitting, that in the rarefied mountain air, a clock that lives off variations in the atmosphere should find its home. Bre...  

[An original ATMOS I, carrying case, and owner’s operating manual]. [A clock dial from an early ATMOS I clock with a ?? movement. This was before David LeCoultre suggested, designed, and supplied a more ergonomic and reliable clock mechanism]. At a time ...  

[With the acquisition of the patent for ATMOS, a new movement and a new mechanism appeared, carrying the name: “LeCoultre”] To have an idea is one thing; but often the successful outcome of the invention as a product to sell in the market is in the execut...  

I really like the 1973 Atmos. There's a certain classic 1970s modernity to it. I've never seen this one before, and now I'm aware of this work of art. Thanks for sharing!

archives on all models and lines. A truly impressive collection and documentation to go with it. I have to hand it to JLC - this has been both painstaking and a labour of love. My biggest surprise was the Christopher Lawrence series. But loved the 1973 Co... 

You could have spent one whole week at the Atmos workshop, you would have found other stories to tell, other Atmos to discover and to love. This is a Genius patent, a great concept. Lecoultre did well to buy it, as now, the concept and the name of the Gra...  

I did mention the clock in the concluding part! It is a beautiful clock to behold, although if I had to chose one, I would still go for the ATMOS 561 (Newson). Something very modern, organic, and pure about the clock. Thanks Andrew H

instead. Waiting to see. But if not in CA, will definitely be at SIHH. First two days. Be great to see you. Andrew H

.. Have a good Festive Season; - Your series of posts I already bookmarked for pleasure to be repeated, Thank you and Best, hs

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Great post and what a selection of Atmos'...!! I never knew there were so many different types. Mine gets used all the time so I'm always surprised more people don't have one. Thank you very much for these posts, Andy.

mechanism! So there are a large number of ATMOS clocks out there. I want to say about 650k since the first one rolled off the production line. When I was at the Manufacture, there were a number of early clocks under restoration. I could not photograph the... 

I am a big fan of the Atmos which is such an ingenious solution. I cannot imagine being without my Atmos anymore. To be fair I had a problem with one of my Atmos. It suddenly didn't keep time accurately and I had to send it in to be fixed. While I waited ... 

an ATMOS enthusiast. Admittedly, the testing on the clocks takes time because of the slow movement, but the result is worth the wait! Also, the ATMOS repair workshop is stacked - literally - and while the facility has increased in size, demand is an ever ... 

I do mis the Newton one….such lovely piece

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Over time, there has certainly been no fall in the demand to have vintage ATMOS clocks restored. The cabinets, that were moved along with the restoration workshop into the new building are still stacked full of clocks undergoing repair and renovation. Vin...  

What a magnificent post you made for us to enjoy dear Andrew Truly remarking story of best of the best that came out from Grande Maison Thank you heartfully Damjan

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I saw them at the Manufacture in September, and especially like the clock-in-the-wall. It is inevitable. I'd really like to have one someday. -Dean

is working on a complete electronic catalogue: which is an impressive and painstaking exercise. As knowledge of the clocks becomes catalogued, I am sure that some will move into specialised collectors realms, and they will become only more popular and col... 

I am sure people will keep referring to this thread for years to come. Ruckdee

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I really enjoyed that, especially since I finally have an Atmos clock since a couple of months. What I do regret is most of the newer model, like the one I bought my self, have shiny polished hands, that are só hard to read. Blued hands would be much bett...  

Would you know the name of this model? I only know its nick name 'Tuxedo'. I am very impressed the way it runs, considering it is from 1950. GEO

as the 'bronze' one in the first picture. Thanks Nico. GEO

nice, very classic. Enjoy it! Wish it was on my mantelpiece! Andrew H

Thank you for sharing this! Best Blomman

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and i love the ATMOS !

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