Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 161

Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Atmos" Borne. Made circa 1960. Fine, dome-shaped, gilt brass and plexiglass Atmos clock wound by barometric pressure changes.

C. Gilt brass, polished and brushed, the center of the case covered with red leather, stepped plinth base with canted corners, the back with engraved presentation inscription, spirit level and leveling screws adjusted on the sides, pendulum locking device in the base. D. Matte silvered, black painted scroll pattern, applied gilt brass baton and faceted dart indexes, aperture for viewing the pendulum. Gilt brass dauphine hands that can be adjusted from the front. M. Cal. 528-6, gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking lever in the base, regulator at the back. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. Height 21 cm., width 17.7 cm., depth 11 cm.