Desk or wall clocks

[piratfisk]

I was browsing the JLC website & came across their line of Atmos desk clocks & I'm enamored. These things are so cool! I found this video of a guy unboxing & explaining his Atmos moonphase.

The clock is powered by a piece of wire(?) that draws energy from temperature change. I'm unsure of the science behind this, but the man in the video says that every 1C (I assume plus 1C not -1C) of temperature change equates to 48hrs of power reserve.

If I had a spare $13k to spend on something totally awesome for my desk, this is a top contender. Does anyone have one, or something similar?

[MILGAUSS88]

There is a bellow encased behind the movement that expands and contracts with barometric pressure. That powers the pendulum, which somehow is transfered to the gears.
I have 10 of them, but you can't really see where the power is transfered.

The typical one without moon phase are quite cheap used.
I often pick them up for $300.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

There is a bellow encased behind the movement that expands and contracts with barometric pressure. That powers the pendulum, which somehow is transfered to the gears.
I have 10 of them, but you can't really see where the power is transfered.

The typical one without moon phase are quite cheap used.
I often pick them up for $300.

What?! $300?! Can you send a link to some? I'd love a moonphase one in the $hundreds, not $tenthousands.

[Masteryacht]

Yeah, they do usually go for 300-500. I’ve seen many sell in the 300 range.
Some coming up this weekend at Schmitt-Horan. They’re very reputable.

https://bids.schmitthoran.com/Auctio...ction/LIVE/667

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I often pick them up for $300.

Had no idea that the Atmos was that inexpensive. I know what I'll be doing this weekend.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by Masteryacht

Yeah, they do usually go for 300-500. I’ve seen many sell in the 300 range.
Some coming up this weekend at Schmitt-Horan. They’re very reputable.

https://bids.schmitthoran.com/Auctio...ction/LIVE/667

Wow, thanks for that link!

Originally Posted by -dustin

Had no idea that the Atmos was that inexpensive. I know what I'll be doing this weekend.

Retail, the new ones are over $10k. In that auction link, they're less than $1k! What a depreciation!

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

What?! $300?! Can you send a link to some? I'd love a moonphase one in the $hundreds, not $tenthousands.

I said the typical Atmos (base) runs $300. Not the moonphase,

[MILGAUSS88]

Had trouble attaching

[MILGAUSS88]

Auction results for a Moonphase.

[piratfisk]

Wow, those are still much cheaper than new. Ya know, @MILGAUSS88, my birthday is coming up in March...

[Bassplayer]

I have one and needs service. Any experience with Atmos service at JLC? A few specialists in SoCal so may go that route. Thanks in advance….


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