Jaeger-LeCoultre

I was recently at the JLC boutique in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The folks there were of course very nice as always and most helpful. Amongst the more rare sightings were a Grande Tradition Perpetual Tourbillon, Duometre Lunaire, Pt MMR. I looked at the PG Duometre Chronographe (they had a WG available but unfortunately it was not at the boutique). Sorry no pictures as I only had my cellphone and it was almost closing time and I did not want to impose. I did take some picture of two very rare Atmos. The Newson Atmos 566 was also there but I didn't get a shot of that. Before you throw your daggers at me, here's a pic from the JLC website to cool you down.


The 566 looks more violet than blue and appears smaller than his 561. Maybe it's because it sits lower.Anyway, here are the two rare ones; apologies for the poor pics as they were taken with my cellphone and the boutique is very bright. First, the beautiful 1930 re-edition. No words necessary.

Next, the exquisite Dunhill Regulator. Only 28 were made. The glossy art-deco panels are elegant and classy although strong in design. The regulator dial is so perfectly balanced and the way it's mounted, looks like it's cantilevered out. It also looks deceptively simple but has calendar and moon functions. With the broad base, this will also be one easy Atmos to get the balance just right. This is truly a grail Atmos and a keeper for the lucky ones who will get one. If I heard right the price is about US$100k.

The clock has an extremely high gloss finish and is very difficult to photograph. I must have moved to 5 different positions before snapping this mediocre picture.

Perhaps for the mere mortal, they could consider the Atmos Régulateur Transparente which has the same 582 movement. (pics from JLC website and no, I dont know how to make it bigger)

This message has been edited by damien on 2010-11-04 20:46:39

This blackened Atmos is impressive in elegance, strenght, and sadly...Price.

I am turning around them, more and more.

Not the Dunhill, for an obvious reason, but a simpler and more affordable one.

The concept of eternity is captivating, the clock is beautiful.

Thanks for this post, Damien.

Best,

Nicolas

represents a lot of what many of us look for in timepieces. Its always surprising how much some homes cost but not a single decent clock to be seen!

So did you pick up an ATMOS as a souvenir? 

-MW

There a several rhodium plated Classics there which seemed like a complete bargain compared to the 566, the Reedition and the Dunhill. But I already have a stubborn Atmos at home that needs to be fixed or regulated. I don't know what happened as it was working fine. The boutique staff almost insisted I bring it in and one of them made the comment that the greatest enemy of the Atmos is - the domestic helper! In her zest for cleaning, the pendulum becomes the victim along with the dustmite food.

I'm sure they the JLC boutique will get it all fixed in no time!  HAGWE my friend!

-MW

I really love that 1930 re-edition. I need to go and see one.

Regards,
Richard.

thanks, Damien.

stefan

If I remember well, it is about 45 cm large.

Best,

Nicolas.

The two panels are just slightly smaller than the clock, which estimating from my old Atmos is about 20cm wide. But it looks very impressive and is one those pieces that need breathing space, ie dont put photos around it!

I like them all! I do not have one yet, but I definitely will buy one someday!

Best regards,

Baxter

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The 1930 re-edition is my absolute favourite Atmos!

 

 

Would love to have one at home…

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

Having seen it in person in the same Boutique, I gotta to agree wholeheartedly with Blomman!

cheers
OdinL.