The Atmos clock, invented in 1928 by Jean-Léon Reutter and commercialized in 1930, operates using temperature variations that power its mechanism, with no need for electricity or winding. A single degree of temperature change powers the clock for 48 hours, making it a “perpetual” timepiece.
A symbol of Swiss precision and elegance, the Atmos is known as “The President’s Clock.” Figures like Queen Elizabeth II, Churchill, and Kennedy owned one.
Circa 1940.
Made of chromed metal, the clock rests on a chromed metal base and features a glazed wooden case. The dial is open in the center, revealing the mechanism, with a silvered ring and Art Deco-style Arabic numerals.
It has been serviced by a professional watchmaker and is in good condition.
It bears the label “Made in Switzerland” and is signed on the base “Jaeger-LeCoultre” and “Atmos Brevets Reutter.”
Dimensions
H : 23.5 cm W : 19 cm D : 14 cm H: 23.5 cm W: 19 cm D: 14 cm
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The Atmos clock, invented in 1928 by Jean-Léon Reutter and commercialized in 1930, operates using temperature variations that power its mechanism, with no need for electricity or winding. A single degree of temperature change powers the clock for 48 hours, making it a “perpetual” timepiece.
A symbol of Swiss precision and elegance, the Atmos is known as “The President’s Clock.” Figures like Queen Elizabeth II, Churchill, and Kennedy owned one.
Circa 1940.
Made of chromed metal, the clock rests on a chromed metal base and features a glazed wooden case. The dial is open in the center, revealing the mechanism, with a silvered ring and Art Deco-style Arabic numerals.
It has been serviced by a professional watchmaker and is in good condition.
It bears the label “Made in Switzerland” and is signed on the base “Jaeger-LeCoultre” and “Atmos Brevets Reutter.”
Dimensions
H : 23.5 cm W : 19 cm D : 14 cm H: 23.5 cm W: 19 cm D: 14 cm
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| Creator | Jaeger-LeCoultre |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jaeger-LeCoultre |
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Year | 1940 |
| Production Period | 1940 to 1949 |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Art Deco |
| Detailed Condition | Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. | |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Light wear consistent with age and use, The clock has been serviced by a professional watchmaker, it is in very good condition, with signs of wear consistent with its age, a few chips on the wooden cube ( see photographs). |
| Product Code | YXM-1740875 |
| Materials | Chrome Plating |
| Color | Grey |
| Width | 19 cm 7.5 inch |
| Depth | 14 cm 5.5 inch |
| Height | 24 cm 9.2 inch |




































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