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The design of these models is so overwhelming that one tends to forget the unique mechanics of the clock it self. Using fractions of a degree of changes in ambient temperature suffices to keep the clock running. Virtual perpetual so to speak.
And to hold all that technique, the design has been smart and nice: standard and relative standard bit classical designs mixed with contemporary ultra modern (at that time) designs.
My personal favorite is the one where the clock is integrated in some kind of Chinese lacquer cabinet.
If memory serves me right they also had Chinese one with tin y doors that opened up to reveal the mechanics itself.
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Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos, a pure object of Design.
Three examples I loved a lot, here.
The Newson 561:
And, last but not least, the Hermes, which is my favorite!
We miss a conceptual Atmos!
From the funky Seventies:, so called Colani.
The Newson 561:
And, last but not least, the Hermes, which is my favorite!
We miss a conceptual Atmos!
Best,
Nicolas
These are all so cool
Great picks, Nico. I have been pondering which Atmos to go after and have had my eye out for years for the right one - these are really really cool picks.
Love Atmos concept and design
The design of these models is so overwhelming that one tends to forget the unique mechanics of the clock it self. Using fractions of a degree of changes in ambient temperature suffices to keep the clock running. Virtual perpetual so to speak.
And to hold all that technique, the design has been smart and nice: standard and relative standard bit classical designs mixed with contemporary ultra modern (at that time) designs.
My personal favorite is the one where the clock is integrated in some kind of Chinese lacquer cabinet.
You are right about the concept and the movement. As for your favorite, are you thinking of this one?
Ha yes this one is close
If memory serves me right they also had Chinese one with tin y doors that opened up to reveal the mechanics itself.
HermĆØs is top notchā¦didnāt knew there is one!
Uber cool. Atmos is something to haveā¦I think between catalog vs previous modelsā¦we find too many to love
All amazing and beautiful pieces of art .
I really love these Atmos clocks a lot .
Mine says hi
Mine says hi
One day I will own an Atmos! Such a marvel for many reasons as Jurry explained earlier..
All three of these are amazing and funky the top one is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
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I could very much enjoy any of them. The funky 70's "Colani" catches my attention but so does the modern styles.
I look forward to owning one someday.
Back to the future for JLC?
Maybe an interesting collaboration would be to head back to some of the original Reutter/Lalique designs?
Iāve handled the modern Parmigiani Lalique 15 day clocks and the design team at Lalique could really bridge the modernism versus classicism gap the Atmos sometimes lacks.
I wonder if anyone here has one of the original Reutter/Lalique clocks?
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Iāve handled the modern Parmigiani Lalique 15 day clocks and the design team at Lalique could really bridge the modernism versus classicism gap the Atmos sometimes lacks.
I wonder if anyone here has one of the original Reutter/Lalique clocks?
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One of the biggest issue of the Reutter ( and first generations of Atmos ) is that they used Mercury... Other than that, the specimen you are showing is just sublime.