SIHH 2010 ... What's new in the Atmos World?
This year, JLC, as for watches, introduces 2 very different kind of Atmos. 1/ A very technical and modern one, the Atmos 566 by Mark Newson. Blue or White, in both cases, the Atmos " Newson " is made in Baccarat Crystal, as the first one, launched last ye...
My favorite JLC ATMOS is...
Cool pics Nicolas especially the macro! The 566 is great but my favorite is still the one JLC made in carbon fiber. -MW
You mean the Pavillon?
Nice choice, indeed! My favourite remains the Astronomique ( but the price is as high as the stars... ) or the Dunhill, which was released last year. The question is not which one, but when... Best, Nicolas
My favourite is also the 1930 reedition....
.... but after knowing the price it's not for me. I was expecting it to be cheaper than the Marc Newson one considering it's not Baccarat! But JLC proved me wrong. Doh! Thanks for sharing the lovely photos!
Each of those Atmos has its own charm
And it is really difficult to say which one is the hottest, to my eyes... The problem is becoming wider and wider... Best, Nicolas
extraordinary, but...
...I do not like the ATMOS566 logo. It is nevertheless a great and beautiful handcraft success. Berny
You're such a Classic Guy, Berny! :)
What do you prefer: F. Chopin or Serge Gainsbourg? Best, my friend. Nicolas
Beautiful pieces
Thanks for sharing these, Nicolas. I love the Atmos Réediton 1930, in particular. One of theses days.... respo
Some other " urgent priorities ", if you allow me this redundance?
Here is the paradox: If I go on buying watches, I wil have no more House... So, an Atmos will be useless... Best, my friend. Nicolas
The reedition is fantastic!
and yes, if the first edition is anything to go by, the look is indeed very timeless.
The 566 is a stunner....
and thankfully ludicrously expensive so still extremely pleased with mine now.. I remember you saying you visited the Atmos workshop and now I know what you saw...lucky man Nico. Are you not tempted with one yet..?? I look at mine every day and it always ...
One day, Andy...One day
I will " attack " the Atmos Thema when I end my JLC Vintage collection... Still have some to get. Then, I'd seriously consider the Atmos, and some goodies from the brand, like the alarm clock, the barometer, the globe of the world... Best, my friend. Nico...
Nico - on these gorgeous Marc Newson models....
how is the movement of the clock acessed..?? I can see the little lever that has to be moved to engage the movement but I can't see the door....on my glass version the front comes off. Just curious.. Yours, Andy.
From curious, you' ll have to be patient, as
I have a topic in stock... Best, and soon, my friend. Nicolas
Fascinating Atmos
Hi my friend, You know that I'm a great fan of the Atmos Newson. It is certainly the JLC I'd love to own right now (with an Amvox2), even before a Duometre. I'm even more appealed by the new 566, especially the blue one! They're incredibly beautiful to my...
The Atmos has an interesting, almost conceptual coldness, while the 1930
Is more voluptuous, sensual... I appreciate these 2 different schools and styles. Agree with you on the fresh air blowing on the current creations, my friend. Best, and thanks for your input! Nicolas
Which Atmos is the one you fancied less around the millenary corner?
Was it the very traditional Atmos clock with the gold frame? Or was it the very modern Atmos clock with the three cones on that served as a base? Or neither?
The reedition is terrific and more affordable!
I absolutely love it ! Thanks Nicolas! Baxter
the reedition....
..looks absolutely stunning, I would love to see that. in the pics it has an almost immaterial quality to it, that suits the athmos concept of magic really well. I am, however not so shure about Newsons design. I saw one about a month ago and it confirmed...
There is always something better than my poor pics, COD
Seeing them in the flesh! Agree that at first sight, the 1930 is more appealing, but the Atmos Newson needs some time to fully discover it. They are not to compare, IMO. Thanks for your very well written input! Best, Nicolas
LOL...
Of course you are right Nicholas, nothing can match seeing these pieces of beauty in the metal ... well except perhaps being the fortunate owner well that would be something. As for the Newson series, I will keep looking my dear friend Christian
1930 for me
I always loved the Atmos in every form and shape.Noe even more so.It ll soon be an adddition to my flat for sure.I need a sofa first but who cares?Mo
Who cares about the Sofa?
Atmos first! I love your style, Mo! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Very nice clock!
I am a fan of Gustav Klimt's art work and thus I fancy the Marqueterie. Unfortunately, since the works of art are too expensive (one of his works sold at auction a couple years ago for a fortune) to acquire, the Atmos that bears his work with inlaid wood ...
Since the begininng of this post, everyone defends his own champion
Some, the Newson, others the 1930, and some excentric guys like us quote the Klimt or the Astronomique. One thing is sure, the concept of the Atmos is truely fascinating. I will post something about it just after all the 2010 Releases... Stay tuned, my fr...
Running on love and fresh air
Are there any other makers of complicated clocks that run on air? I think JLC has this niche pretty well sewn up. Thanks for an elucidating post, Nico -- as always the nice pictures and your insightful words make you a joy to read.
Historically, Yes
But nowadays, I will have to check, except the Atmos Dunhill which is a JLC made for Dunhll, of course. Thanks for your kind comments, my friend. Nicolas
You mean to say that...
...the Atmos these days do not run on air? I remember my dad had one and it was a real pain then with it operating properly. Apparently, the severe humidity in SG wreaked havoc with it.
Very interesting read
I even love the most simple current Atmos, but this edition is indeed incredible. GEO
It will nicely go with your avatar! :)
Can you imagine such a wristshot??? A perpetual winner! Best, Géo. Nicolas
A sky chart of the Northern Hemispere, Zodiac signs, Equation of time, ... a bargain
compared with some well known wrist watches - unfortunately not for me I could love them both (566 "white", 1930 Re-E), each for another place and I would find one more place for the "Dunhill" "Only" the prohibitve price tags keep me away. Anyway, now I a...
I share this greediness with you, Oliver.
If I had the funds, I would certainly select the same 3 Atmos...For the Astronomical complication ( I'm totally nut about this complication ), for the timeless and classic look of the 1930, and for the impressive beauty of the Dunhill. As for your last qu...
I love the Atmos...
...and i am not alone, judging from the many enthusiastic posts! Unfortuntely i still cant see the pics and i had to check the JL website to get an idea. I am crazy for the 561 and very fond of the Dunhill version. Very cool indeed. Unfortunately they are...
Thanks, Stefan,
I'm truely sorry that you can't view these pics! But, as you did, you can see them again and again on the JLC Website. As for watches, I can love Moderns or Vintages, without any problem, except from my banker! Best, Nicolas
Thanks for this, Nicholas
especially the pictures of the original Reutter. A bit of mixed feelings about the straight bridge on the re-edition but just love that JLC is sticking to the original fonts; particularly the zero in the 10. Such a fantastic throwback to the Art Deco era....
A calming show, really.
That's what I love the most with the Atmos clocks, and your analogy with a fire burning in the fireplace is well chosen! Well, the 566 is much more elaborated than the 561, as you have Astronomical complications, hence the huge difference in prices. Thank...
The Re-edition gets my vote.
I'm sure there is a place for the 561 and 566 but the design of the re-edition is still cool, even after seventy years. There is something to be said about the complications in the newer design but for classic sophisticated lines, I prefer the 1930. Clean...
Nicely put, Bob.
Seeing both of them side by side is indeed interesting, my friend. I think the 1930 Reedition is easier to get, because it looks sweater than the Atmos. But I love Complications, too... Best, and thanks for your nice and interesting input! Nicolas
Thanks to YOU, Val. [nt]
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