Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 146

JAEGER LECOULTRE ATMOS 150TH ANNIVERSARY Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos, No. 600684, case No. 1257, Ref. 220.006. Made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Jaeger LeCoultre in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1983. Fine, retro-style, gilt brass, steel and glass Atmos clock wound by barometric pressure changes. Accompanied by the original fitted box, repair guarantee certificate and a glass dome.

Gilt brass, brushed and polished, the clock supported on two bronzed brushed steel pillars, the torsion pendulum hanging between, circular base with two applied plaques engraved "No. 1257" and "150" within a laurel wreath, three adjustable feet for leveling, spirit level on the base. White annular, black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Black Breguet hands. Cal. 540, gilt brass, 14 jewels, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular torsion pendulum, locking lever in the base, regulator at the top.