In a trapeze-shaped glazed case, raised on three polished rhodium-plated metal cone-shaped feet, white central chapter ring with months showing behind in blue, above phases of the moon at the VI, within a radiating spiral ring showing the years 2000-3000
27.5cm high
Together with its original Atmos cardboard box and packing.
Condition report : The clock is in very good original condition. There is a very slight ‘dint’ to the lower right hand angle of the front glass. It was working at the vendor’s home prior to consignment.
The Atmos Millénaire Atlantis was designed by Robert Kohler for Jaeger-LeCoultre to celebrate the new millennium in 2000.
Jean-Léon Reuter invented the Atmos prototype clock in 1928 and since 1935 these have been in production, celebrated by fans throughout the world. The clock derives its perpetual energy from the expansion and contraction of a gas-filled capsule. The responding minute changes in temperature drive the expansion or contraction of the cylinder and, in turn, this physical energy gives drive to the mechanism.
An identical one sold Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 5 April 2017, lot 2200, another Christie’s, Geneva, 13 May 2019, lot 132.
