Jaeger-LeCoultre

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 year:

The First Atmos 561 Newson :



561 ... 566, these are the references of the Caliber housed in these Atmos.

On the 566, the caliber provides some interesting complications, as :

- A gorgeous sky chart of the Northern Hemisphere + Zodiac Signs.

- Indication of the Months.

- Equation of Time.

Which is very interesting, not to say captivating, with these 2 last Atmos " Newson ", is this blend between Modernity and Classic, between the original shape of the crystal bubble, and the very retro looking sky chart.

This blend, this contrast, makes the Clocks really unique.





You will observe that there is another difference between the Atmos Newson " first Generation " and these 2...

On the first generation, the clock is mounted on a cylindric foot, while on the latest, they are put on 3 round feet, disposed in a triangular way.

I see only one problem with these 2 marvels: They are rare ( LE of 18 pieces for the Blue, and 48 pieces for the White, and expensive ( around 60 000 Euros, if not more, if I remember their price correctly ) .

2/ The TRUE novelty of this year is undisputably the Atmos Réediton 1930.



It happens, sometimes, that JLC revisits its past, and each time, for our greatest pleasure.

We had the Polaris, we have the Memovox, and also an Atmos...

Here, JLC pays, legitimately, an hommage to the Creator of the Atmos, Mr Jean- Léon Reutter.

The Atmos Reedition 1930 is a faithful réedition of an early Atmos of the 30ies.

In fact, the actuality obliges me to reveal you some pics I took during my quick trip at the Manufacture, in last October, something I kept under my sleeve to show you later...



Here's the original:



You will find the same bell shaped glass, the same dial with the same typo of the numbers, the superb and original propeller hands...Really, a faithful reproduction of the original!

Here, a close up of the dial and hands:



The only thing which differs in a visible way is the movement.

On the Vintage, it has the shape of a triangle:



On the Réedition, it lost this particular shape to gain a " cross " shape:



Well, honestly, if you didn't know that it is a réedition, wouldn't you applaud to its modern and timeless look?

Here again, it is a limited edition of 300 pieces, and this Beauty has a price: 16 000 Euros.

Two different characters, but 2 equally appealing pieces...

Best to All,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-02-08 00:12:46 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-02-08 00:16:11 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-02-11 22:53:42

Cool pics Nicolas especially the macro! The 566 is great but my favorite is still the one JLC made in carbon fiber.

-MW

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

.... 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!

And it is really difficult to say which one is the hottest, to my eyes...

The problem is becoming wider and wider...



Best,

Nicolas

...I  do not like the ATMOS566 logo.

It is nevertheless a great and beautiful handcraft success.

Berny

What do you prefer: F. Chopin or Serge Gainsbourg?

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

Thanks for sharing these, Nicolas.  I love the Atmos Réediton 1930, in particular.  One of theses days....

respo

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

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Best my friend,

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Richard.

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and yes, if the first edition is anything to go by, the look is indeed very timeless.

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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 puts a smile on my face. 

FYI - that little dial that was showing a 6 whan I got it went past 9 and is now showing 12 so I'm sure it's the months of power reserve as my house temperature has been fluctuating between 15-20 degrees daily this past month or so.

Yours my lucky friend,

Andy.

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.

Nicolas

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.

I have a topic in stock...

Best, and soon, my friend.

Nicolas

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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 eyes! And also so much more un-affordable unfortunately, but who cares, they are true beauty!

JLC has done a perfect job on the Atmos line in the recent years. I didn't like much the models around the millenary corner, but the current models are just awesome IMO.

The re-edition 1930 is truly superb too!  I hope to see more models in that pure style in the years to come!

Real objects of desire!

Thank you for your gorgeous pics!

Cheers

Dje

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

 

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?

nt

I absolutely love it !

Thanks Nicolas!

Baxter

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..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 my feeling, that it is too crude or rough in lack of a better expression, it is the first Atmos i didnt like - but at 60.000 Euro - it is not really an issue and JLC do not have to be too concerned with my feelings ;-)

thank you, to you Nicolas, for this lovely write-up and for the pictures of the original - there is nothing better than seeing pics of these rare, original gems with their lovely patina.

Christian

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

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