Vintage Jaeger-Lecoultre atmos mantle clock 540 with a 24k Gold Plated Frame.

Description: Item under consideration is a9 inch Tall,ATMOS (atmospheric) CLASSIC MANTLE CLOCK, SN 681170,with a jeweled 540 movement and a gilt goldrectangular case. Produced in 1987 by Jaeger-LeCoultrelocated inGeneva, Switzerland. Clock is glass encased with a 24K gold plated bronze frame. 13 jewel 540 movement, and a locking mechanism for transport. The clock isequippedwith a glass bubble level and two adjustable front feet to assist in the leveling of the clock, necessary for accurate operation. International Guarantee, Directions for Use document, andOriginalbox with packing material are included. Note: Clock is new, never used. Clock wasreceived in 1994, never activated and placed in storage. Original ownerreceived clock in 1994 as a retirement gift, never activated it, placed sealed box in storage, where it remained until Sept. 2023 (30 years). Uponreceiving theclock in September, we first balanced and then activated the clock to verify operability. Clock operated for oneweek continually. Then it was deactivated and stored in original box. No fault or errors found during operation period. Atmos Clock operation: The Atmos clock operates with no external power source use, never needs to be manually wound by hand or require use of a suspended weight, as most pendulumclocks do. Instead, the Atmos clock gets its power to operate from minute changes inatmospheric temperature. No batteries, no electricity, no manual windings. Extremely accurate and silent. Thetechnical principle behind the Atmos operation is a beguiling one;inside a hermetically sealed capsule is a mixture of gas and liquid which expands as the ambient temperature rises andcontracts as it falls, causing the capsule surface to movelike a concertina. This motion is utilized to wind up the clocks mainspring. A variation in temperature of onedegree Cprovides sufficientenergyfor 48 hours of clock operation. The Atmos is specifically designed and built so that there is minimalresistance opposingthissmall amount of created energy.To convert this small amount of energy into motion, everything inside the Atmos has to work as smoothly and gently as possible.Therefore, all its parts are made of the highest quality material with the greatest of precision, and are practically wear free. Theoretically, an ATMOS clock should expect aservice life of at least 600 years,although, withtodays air pollution, it is recommended to service every 20 years, or so. Connoisseurs of elegant forms, precious materials, and traditionalcraftsmanship are, also, not disappointed with the Atmos. The frame of this Atmos, under consideration, is24K Gold plated. Every Atmos ismade by hand, with some models requiring a full month to completea single clock. There are an additional 5 weeks of testing, alinements and fine adjustments that every ATMOS has to successfully complete before acceptance by the master-watchmakers of Jaeger-LeCoultre. Thesubtle union between the classic and the modern is the secret to the Atmos collection's timelessness. Its unique design allows theobserver to view the complexity and operationof its machinery from all angles. The ring shaped balance wheel seems to float in the air, charting the course of time with utter ease and grace. The Atmos clock in its gilded cage is agenuine icon of style andperfection. A unique gem of horologicaltechnology. Temperatures changes are its source of power andits balance wheel will operate as long as the sun will shine. Jaeger-LeCoultre's ATMOS Clock is the official gift of the Swiss Confederation, a prestigious group of nation states consigned to armed neutrality. Many historical and political leaders have had the experience of displaying an Atmos clock on their bookshelves and desks. Dimensions: Height- 9.1 inch. Width- 7.1 inch. Length- 5.1inch. Weight- 10 pounds, 10.4 ounces. Background. In 1928 a French engineer, Jean-Lean Reutter, designed a completely revolutionary clock. A Clock drawing itspower to operate from variations in ambient temperature. Jaeger-LeCoultre transposed this concept into a technical reality that they perfected and patented. Production of the Atmos Clock began in 1936.

Price: 8000 CAD

Location: Surrey bC

End Time: 2024-11-22T23:01:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 144.44 CAD