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Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Fontainebleu with Moon Phase
Switzerland
Mahogany, brass, glass
Year of manufacture 1993
Dimensions: H x W x D: 25 x 20 x 16 cm
Description:
Atmos Fontainebleu calibre 540 in the rare moon phase version.
Round ring dial with Roman hour numerals, fine minute track and Breguet hands with counterweights.
At the 6 o'clock position we see the moon phase with golden stars on a deep blue background and the imprint "SWISS MADE".
A "Jaeger LeCoultre" imprint can be seen at the bottom right of the front disc.
The Atmos Fontainebleu was listed in the collection from 1987. It was available in different versions - with a square or round dial, with a black lacquered or mahogany case. From 1990 to 1997, the Fontainebleu was also produced with a moon phase.
Ref. 223.029.3
Serial number: 675028
Year of manufacture: 1993.
Condition:
Very good condition. The clock runs absolutely reliably and accurately. Impeccable case condition.
The wall console (please have a look at the photos) is included in the price.
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Interesting facts:
In 1927, the young engineer Jean-Léon Reutter presented the prototype of the Atmos clock he had developed.
The response in the press was great and he signed a contract with the Compagnie générale de radiologie, which built and sold the "Atmos I" from 1930 under Reutter's direction.
As there were repeated problems with the watches, the movements were manufactured by Le Coultre et Ciein Switzerland from 1933 and in 1935 the production rights for the Atmos clock were transferred to Ets. Ed. Jaeger in 1935.
They focussed on developing a simpler and more robust motor and from 1938 the era of the Atmos from Jaeger-LeCoultre began .
The "clock that lives on air" utilises the "breathing movements" of a gas-filled bellows caused by temperature fluctuations to wind the movement.
The movement of the clock stands out due to its cylindrical box on the back. It contains the saturated gas chloroethyl in an expansion chamber. Under the influence of temperature fluctuations, the ratio between liquid and gas changes and consequently the pressure in the expansion chamber also changes. Similar to a bellows, the chamber expands and exerts pressure on a spring. The chain mounted on the spring transmits the force to the movement and, with a temperature fluctuation of around 1 degree C°, supplies the energy for approximately 48 hours of running time.
This interesting winding mechanism is complemented by an exquisite movement of extreme precision with a heavy torsion pendulum.
For decades, the Atmos was Switzerland's official state gift to prominent visitors, e.g. politicians from abroad.
[Source: Jean Lebet - Living on Air / Jürgen Abeler - Ullstein Uhrenbuch]
You can find out more about the Atmos Fontainebleu in the specialist literature:
Jean Lebet - Living on Air p. 81
- Creator:Jaeger-LeCoultre (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1993
- Condition:Very good condition. The clock runs absolutely reliably and accurately. Impeccable case condition.
- Seller Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5419241300382
Jaeger-LeCoultre
The exquisite art of watchmaking is on display in the distinctive designs of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss manufacturer is celebrated for its striking Art Deco–era antique clocks, while its range of sumptuous luxury watches spans the gamut of modern design, each one a time capsule of its period.
Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833 by watchmaker Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux of the Swiss mountains. LeCoultre was also an inventor who, in 1844, created the millionomètre. As the first instrument to measure thousandths of a millimeter with total accuracy, it refined the meticulous watchmaking process. By 1866, LeCoultre's son, Elie LeCoultre, took over the business. He revolutionized watchmaking by bringing all 180 skills involved in the trade into one workshop: LeCoultre & Cie Manufacture.
By 1903, the company had passed to Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre. He created a signature line of ultra-thin watches in partnership with Edmond Jaeger, a French watchmaker who specialized in flat watch cases. In 1907, Louis Cartier signed a contract with Jaeger so that Cartier would have movements for its popular timepieces produced exclusively at LeCoultre in Switzerland. This era saw the debut of Cartier’s Santos as well as its Tank watch.
Watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre began to experiment with the Art Deco style that had encompassed the 1920s and the 1930s. At the time, there were many influences that led to the creation of Art Deco jewelry, while the cases of Art Deco clocks featured architectural details and saw an integration of materials such as brass, glass and marble. Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre designs from this era include the 1928 Atmos clock and the Reverso watch. Stylish and practical, the coveted Reverso watch features a case that you can flip to protect the watch face.
During the 1950s and '60s, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers continued the manufacturer’s tradition of prioritizing practical reliability. In 1958, the company introduced the robust and durable Geophysic watch collection. The Memovox Polaris, an alarm-equipped dive watch one could wear underwater, followed in 1968.
The best-known timepiece in the company's modern collection is the Master Control watch, unveiled in 1992. It symbolizes a return to the thin style and performance-first ethic of classic Jaeger-LeCoultre. In 2018, the watchmaker also launched the Polaris collection. Inspired by the original Memovox, the series features a sporty, elegant and contemporary look.
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