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southcarolina1801 · 19 October 2021, 02:19 AM

Anyone here into clocks? I recently learned about the Atmos clock from JLC and became fascinated with the movement powering it. Essentially its powered by temperature changes in the room via a bellows filled with gas. 1 degree (centigrade) of temperature change will power the movement for up to 48 hours!

Happened to be searching eBay and found one locally that the original owner got back in 1978 as an employee award and it sat for decades unused in his house. This one works perfectly and looks incredible with its 24k gold plated case.

I'm hooked, and want one for my office now!

joli160 · 19 October 2021, 02:30 AM

Really nice

Laszlo · 19 October 2021, 02:39 AM

I've wanted one of these for a really long time - so wonderful!

swils8610 · 19 October 2021, 02:43 AM

Love them! I’ll pick one up at some point

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enjoythemusic · 19 October 2021, 03:08 AM

Do it.

Don't think, do.

fsprow · 19 October 2021, 03:13 AM

I have two. They are great. Buying used is fine but be aware that if/when the bellows needs to be replaced it is expensive. There are, however, people that do that quite effectively by soldering and recharging the old bellows.

JCBR · 19 October 2021, 03:14 AM

Awesome clock. I recently saw one in person as well and I thought wow. Do you mind me asking how much did you pay for it? Thanks in advance

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southcarolina1801 · 19 October 2021, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JCBR

Awesome clock. I recently saw one in person as well and I thought wow. Do you mind me asking how much did you pay for it? Thanks in advance

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Yeah, I got this one for $650. Which I thought was great considering its in near mint condition.

Token74 · 19 October 2021, 05:00 AM

Wife surprised me with an Atmos clock for my birthday last year. I’m obsessed with them!!

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JCBR · 19 October 2021, 05:32 AM

That is an amazing piece of Art. Thank you for sharing

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Mendota · 19 October 2021, 05:39 AM

These are beautiful. I would love one someday.

Rrpdc · 19 October 2021, 05:41 AM

I have 3 of them. Love them and highly recommend.

Sorry images are rotated.

JCBR · 19 October 2021, 05:52 AM

Beautiful, Keep them coming

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daveathall · 19 October 2021, 05:53 AM

What a fabulous thread. Please keep the photos coming.

AzHadEnuf · 19 October 2021, 08:01 AM

Received mine from my mom a few years back, freshly serviced. It was purchased with H&S Trading Stamps in 1966 and was on their mantel for over 40 years.

asloper6001 · 19 October 2021, 08:07 AM

So cool, even see a few moonphases! Awesome!

Mendota · 19 October 2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

I have 3 of them. Love them and highly recommend.

Sorry images are rotated.

I really like your first one with the Romans and moon phase. Where did you get this one?

Apparently atmos clock movements are a thing, like automatic watch movements, so there are multiple manufacturers of these fine time pieces including American, Swiss, and German clock makers.

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mbalmz · 19 October 2021, 11:54 AM

these are SO COOL. I badly want one. it seems like not the most ideal time for buying such a large, fragile object at the moment given I’m living in an nyc apartment with a newborn (and a klutzy wife

); but will definitely happen at some point.

vintagewatch · 19 October 2021, 01:10 PM

I have a soft spot for Le Coultre clocks especially the Pendulette models, but Atmos too.

FYI, If looking for an Atmos clock I frequently see them for sale on the Goodwill auction site shopgoodwill.com (no joke) Here's one currently:

https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/132053231

JCBR · 19 October 2021, 07:55 PM

Thank you for sharing the link. I had no idea

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beshannon · 20 October 2021, 01:11 AM

We love ours, they are very cool

Mendota · 20 October 2021, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

We love ours, they are very cool

Wow! This one is gorgeous! This is what I want!

austinp · 20 October 2021, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

We love ours, they are very cool

I like that one a lot. Beautiful.

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beshannon · 20 October 2021, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mendota

Wow! This one is gorgeous! This is what I want!

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I like that one a lot. Beautiful.

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Thanks!

SearChart · 20 October 2021, 04:43 AM

I really like them, but the one I really really want is a bit out of reach lol.

One of the marqueterie limited editions.. (€100k+, very limited production)

sco · 20 October 2021, 04:48 AM

Thanks for all the pictures! Have loved these for years.... Maybe one day...

enjoythemusic · 20 October 2021, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I really like them, but the one I really really want is a bit out of reach lol.

One of the marqueterie limited editions.. (€100k+, very limited production)

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

joli160 · 20 October 2021, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

We love ours, they are very cool

I like them all but tis is a real beauty

ltmgeller · 20 October 2021, 11:42 AM

Very nice

beshannon · 20 October 2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I really like them, but the one I really really want is a bit out of reach lol.

One of the marqueterie limited editions.. (€100k+, very limited production)

That one is a work of art

19 October 2021, 02:19 AM	#1
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 734	Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock Anyone here into clocks? I recently learned about the Atmos clock from JLC and became fascinated with the movement powering it. Essentially its powered by temperature changes in the room via a bellows filled with gas. 1 degree (centigrade) of temperature change will power the movement for up to 48 hours! Happened to be searching eBay and found one locally that the original owner got back in 1978 as an employee award and it sat for decades unused in his house. This one works perfectly and looks incredible with its 24k gold plated case. I'm hooked, and want one for my office now!

19 October 2021, 02:30 AM	#2
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19 October 2021, 02:39 AM	#3
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,855	I've wanted one of these for a really long time - so wonderful! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

19 October 2021, 03:08 AM	#5
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19 October 2021, 05:00 AM	#9
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Wife surprised me with an Atmos clock for my birthday last year. I’m obsessed with them!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

19 October 2021, 02:43 AM	#4
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Love them! I’ll pick one up at some point Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 October 2021, 03:13 AM	#6
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,402	I have two. They are great. Buying used is fine but be aware that if/when the bellows needs to be replaced it is expensive. There are, however, people that do that quite effectively by soldering and recharging the old bellows.

19 October 2021, 03:14 AM	#7
JCBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 21	Awesome clock. I recently saw one in person as well and I thought wow. Do you mind me asking how much did you pay for it? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2021, 05:32 AM	#10
JCBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 21	That is an amazing piece of Art. Thank you for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2021, 05:39 AM	#11
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,192	These are beautiful. I would love one someday.

19 October 2021, 05:52 AM	#13
JCBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 21	Beautiful, Keep them coming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2021, 05:53 AM	#14
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	What a fabulous thread. Please keep the photos coming. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

19 October 2021, 08:01 AM	#15
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Received mine from my mom a few years back, freshly serviced. It was purchased with H&S Trading Stamps in 1966 and was on their mantel for over 40 years. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

19 October 2021, 08:07 AM	#16
asloper6001 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,148	So cool, even see a few moonphases! Awesome!

19 October 2021, 11:54 AM	#18
mbalmz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,354	these are SO COOL. I badly want one. it seems like not the most ideal time for buying such a large, fragile object at the moment given I’m living in an nyc apartment with a newborn (and a klutzy wife ); but will definitely happen at some point. __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

19 October 2021, 01:10 PM	#19
vintagewatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: David Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Sport 4digit ref# Posts: 295	I have a soft spot for Le Coultre clocks especially the Pendulette models, but Atmos too. FYI, If looking for an Atmos clock I frequently see them for sale on the Goodwill auction site shopgoodwill.com (no joke) Here's one currently: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/132053231

19 October 2021, 07:55 PM	#20
JCBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 21	Thank you for sharing the link. I had no idea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2021, 01:11 AM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	We love ours, they are very cool __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

20 October 2021, 04:48 AM	#26
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Thanks for all the pictures! Have loved these for years.... Maybe one day...

20 October 2021, 11:42 AM	#29
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	Very nice __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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