Asimut
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Wonderful post Blomman
thanks for taking the time to compile this.
The Atmos was indeed not a Jaeger invention, it was based on a prototype invented by Reutter in 1928 and further commercialized by the French company CGR until JLC Took over in 1935.
I would have to agree as to my favorite Atmos, the same as yours. I also have yet to add an Atmos to my collection.
Cheers
Asi
Ahemm.. Scratching my head ( & wallet) as well.. 1931! ..
By: hs111 : August 15th, 2011-05:26
- patience.. says the head, But so nice.. whispers the heart, No way now.. Absolutely no way.. says the purse, - Wait and see.. knows the soul ;-) The old game, just revisited, - but luckily, I have gathered some wisdom, at times at least, Best, hs
Wonderful post Blomman
By: Asimut : August 14th, 2011-13:03
thanks for taking the time to compile this. The Atmos was indeed not a Jaeger invention, it was based on a prototype invented by Reutter in 1928 and further commercialized by the French company CGR until JLC Took over in 1935. I would have to agree as to ...
Sure
By: Asimut : August 15th, 2011-20:04
CGR=Compagnie Generale de Radio. Their Atmos (Atmos 1) was based on mercury/ammonia rather than ethyl chloride which was used when JLC took over (Atmos 2). By the way, the 'atmospheric' or 'barometric' clock was probably invented by Cornelis Drebbel in th...
Here you go...
By: anzustudio : August 17th, 2011-04:36
From the serial number, it's likely to be made in 1960s... And it's on the slow side, running around -20 seconds per day currently... So i need to regulate the time once per week... For a 50-year-old timepiece, i think it's acceptable, but may take it to ...
Perpetuelle?
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 15th, 2011-12:51
Yes, that one is really great! I thought you would like the “Snake” – almost Vampire like… Yes, so many interesting details in all the ads. Will try to put something together with all the Galaxy / Mystery ads some day. Question, was there ever a JLC Galax...
excellent Part #8...
By: FanFrancisco : August 21st, 2011-08:09
... it is an interesting read on your post as usual. i remember there was a special booklet for the ATOMS attached in one watch magazine, i just took it out and read it again. the history and mechanic behind this ATOMS is very interesting... from the book...
atmos jubilé
By: jmarclaplace : August 7th, 2013-08:40
The Jubilé Atmos is dated 1983 (and not 58, what is logical as jubilé means 50th anniversary) The Jubilé Atmos caliber is the 550, the clock looks externally like an Atmos I (but with a gas cartridge in place of mercury.) In fact technically the watch mov...
Atmos VI
By: jmarclaplace : August 8th, 2013-07:23
This Atmos looks indeed to be a VI with 529 caliber having a case fixed by side-pins, a loking lever under the front base (not under the dial), the only apparent difference with the standard VI is the balance wheel with dots (not stripes) looking as the b...