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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 445

Atmos, J.L. Reutter Patent Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos II Model, Reutter Patent, ?Pendule Perpetuelle?, No. 7467, Swiss. Made in 1942. Very fine and very rare, early, Art Deco, chrome and glass, "perpetual" clock wound by changes in barometric pressure.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 3,800 - 5,000

C. Rectangular, chromed frame and inclined base, glazed 4 sides and top with rectangular base inscribed ?Cie Francaise de L?Amiante du Cap?, levelling screws in the base. D. Matte silvered, annular with painted black Art Deco Arabic numerals. Black dauphine hands. M. Cal. 6347, chrome, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular torsion pendulum, locking lever in the base. Case signed. Dim. height 23.5 cm., width 19 cm., depth 14.5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-8-01

Fair

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

For a note, see lot 442.