Atmos Clock, 1962

Description

Jaeger lecoultre - atmos vendome

switzerland
brass, marble
year of manufacture 1962

dimensions: h x w x d: 24 x … more Jaeger lecoultre - atmos vendome

switzerland
brass, marble
year of manufacture 1962

dimensions: h x w x d: 24 x 21 x 16 cm

:
atmos vendome calibre 526. Model number 5857 with marble base and fluted columns.
white dial with roman numerals. Breguet hands.
serial number: 149073
year of manufacture: 1962

both the dial and the generally architectural design of this clock are reminiscent of classicism. That's why it became famous under the names "style", "empire" or "directoire". The partial greenish varnish is said to be reminiscent of oxidising bronze.

the atmos vendome was produced in different variations. With a gilded base or also with a marble base. The first vendome appeared in 1962 and the model offered here from the 5857 series was built from 1962-1978.

condition:
revised and in perfect working order. Absolute accuracy.
the photos are not "embellished", the case condition is as shown in the photos. There are imperfections and cleaning wear on the top plate of the clock.
in most of the photos, the clock is shown without the front plate, due to the reflection of the flash when taking photos.

trivia:
the "clock that lives on air" uses the "breathing movements" of a gas-filled bellows created by temperature fluctuations to wind the movement.
the movement of the clock is conspicuous by its cylindrical box on the back. Inside, a bellows-shaped expansion chamber contains chloroethyl, a gas that expands particularly strongly between 10 °c and 27 °c. The movement is then wound up.
a temperature difference of only one degree celsius winds the watch for 48 hours. This interesting winding mechanism is complemented by an exquisite movement of the utmost precision with a heavy torsion pendulum.
the condition for the accuracy of the clock is a stable and vibration-free installation.

also worth mentioning is the absolute environmental friendliness of the clock, which, despite its unlimited running time, does not need a battery or any other electrical drive.
for decades, the atmos has been the official state gift of switzerland to prominent visitors, e.g. Politicians from abroad.

[source: jean lebet - living on air / jürgen abeler - ullstein uhrenbuch]

the atmos vendome can be found in the literature:
jean lebet - living on air p. 69. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less