Complications
Amanico's insightful post from Watches and Wonders 2022 offers a detailed look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Hybris Mechanica Calibre 590, affectionately known as the 'Tellurium.' This article delves into why this horological masterpiece, with its perpetual motion and astronomical complications, continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike. Amanico highlights the blend of technical sophistication and artistic craftsmanship that defines this exceptional Atmos clock.
When you read Hybris Mechanica, you can expect something technically sophisticated. This Atmos Hybris Mechanica Cal 590 is no exception to that. But I prefer its other nickname, the Tellurium.
Technically sophisticated, this new movement, the Calibre 590, made of 443 parts, certainly is as it required 4 years of development.
As a Tellurium clock, it displays the cycles of the Moon, Sun and Earth. It also indicates the months and seasons with a zodiacal calendar. The moon phase is accurate to one day in 5770 years.
The Atmos Tellurium is also a pure piece of Art, blending different techniques and materials. For example, the Earth is hand painted, the main dial is lacquered, the Earth and Moon ring is made in meteorite and the glass cabinet is hand painted and decorated with constellations.
The work on the Earth:
A close up on the meteorite Earth and Moon ring:
The hand painted glass cabinet:
Let' s add that the Atmos Tellurium has a diameter of 215 mm and is 253 mm high and that it is limited to 10 pieces. It will be difficult to find, then, but also to fund, as I don't have the precise price, but expect it to be quite high, to say the least. At this level of price, I would have appreciated to have a Baccarat Cabinet, instead of a glass one.
Best,
Nicolas
So much to see and appreciate within. Extraordinary indeed! Would love to see this in person.
I am sure one day...
If I end up winning any type of 'lottery' in life - literal one, marital one, job etc., this is at the top of the 'dream list', along with the Quadriptyque . Amazed, Filip
Having a very complex movement providing a lot of information makes sense since the movement runs forever and never stops! Fascinating engineering matches with exceptional craftsmanship. Well done JLC! Best, E.
I know the point of the Atmos isn’t accuracy but I’d be curious to know the spec
On the close up picture it looks as if the seasons are in English but the months would appear to be in French. Is that correct? Not that that would put me off having one of course. Regards Kev.
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