The Atmos clock is 'The Clock That Runs on Air'.

For centuries scientists had experimented with the idea of perpetual motion and watchmakers and clockmakers yearned for a timekeeping device that would work without the need of manual winding; in short a timepiece that would continue to run under its own power.

By the 1920's the closest they had come to this was the 400 day clock. In the late 1920s, Jean-Leon Reutter, a young Paris engineer produced a clock with a timekeeping mechanism designed specifically to consume the smallest possible amount of power to keep the clock running satisfactorily.

As well as changes to the mechanism, Reutter's clock included a mercury and gas filled bellows that would react to the most sensitive changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions, and in so doing, created a gentle rocking motion that gave power to the clock when needed.

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 Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, within a glass and gold…

 Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, within a glass and gold plated brass case, a fifteen jewel movement, late 20th century, marked to dial and stamped to the underside 'Metal / Caliber 528-8 / Swiss', serial no. 307040. (c.1970) within a sealed capsule,…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Plexi 'Marina' clock. In gilt brass and…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Plexi 'Marina' clock. In gilt brass and plexiglass case. With black and gilt Chinoiserie decoration. With fitted case, original manual. Running. Height 23.5 cm

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos 'Gold leaf Caravel' table clock,…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos 'Gold leaf Caravel' table clock, calibre 526-5, 1960s, the movement with white Arabic numeral and dagger dial within a brass case, the top, front, and sides of the case with printed decoration of caravels at sea, 22 cm high, 17.5…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos II table clock, calibre 519, numbered…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos II table clock, calibre 519, numbered 49970, early 1950s, the movement with Arabic numeral and dagger dial within a polished brass and glass case, 23.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 16 cm deep

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos mantle clock, height 23.5 cm, in…

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos mantle clock, height 23.5 cm, in fitted case

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, in plated rose…

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, in plated rose brass case with glass panels, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. 21 x 16 x 23.5 cm

Jaeger Le Coulture Atmos clock, set with circular white dial…

Jaeger Le Coulture Atmos clock, set with circular white dial with Arabic and stroke numerals, set within a bras and glass case, no:49970, height 23.5 cm

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos table clock, Serial no. 562724, 1980s,…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Table Clock, Serial no. 562724, 1980s

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos table clock, Serial no. 562724, 1980s, the brass framed five glass body exposing the internal mechanism within, white dial with Arabic numerals, calibre 526-5, fifteen jewels with perpetual motion. 22 cm high, 18 cm wide, 13.5 cm…

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass…

Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' Perpetual Clock with Green Enamel and Marble

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case, reeded columns to each corner, gadrooned top and base, embellished with green enamel, glass panels, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet and green variegated marble base,…

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, height 27 cm

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock (27cm)

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, height 27 cm

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock with plated brass…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Clock with Box

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock with plated brass case with glass panels, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Serial #281506. 21 cm x 16 cm x 23.5 cm. In original packing box with…

A Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, Embassy VII, 1970s, number…

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Embassy VII Clock, 1970s

A Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, Embassy VII, 1970s, number 241130, signed Jaeger Le Coultre, the solid gilt metal case with black sides, a stop lever to the base, and having a stylised chapter ring and visible balance wheel below, with two Jaeger…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock C:1960. 22 cm, h x 18 cm wide, 14…

Vintage Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock - 1960

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock C:1960. 22 cm, h x 18 cm wide, 14 cm d

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos collection classic moon clock Ref:…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Moon Clock

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos collection classic moon clock Ref: Q5117201. The time, months and moon phases are displayed in the dial. The outer case is comprised of a pink gold plated cabinet. Perpetual movement, components: 231, Vibrations per hour: 120,…

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos classic moon clock, perpetual movement,…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Moon Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos classic moon clock, perpetual movement, rhodium-plated brass and glazed skeleton case, the circular white-lacquered dial with Roman numerals,nner month ring in French, sector for phases of the moon with lunar calendar, signed,…

Jaeger-Le-Coultre Atmos clock, brass Swiss made quality cased…

Untested Jaeger-Le-Coultre Atmos Clock, Swiss Made

Jaeger-Le-Coultre Atmos clock, brass Swiss made quality cased timepiece, untested

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, 20th century, with matching…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock with Brass Shelf

A Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, 20th century, with matching brass shelf, 22.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, the gilt brass and glass case…

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock, Model #69824, A/F

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, the gilt brass and glass case with a white circular chapter ring set with Arabic and baton indices, model #69824, a/f (currently not running and pitting to gilt gilding), height 23.5 cm x width 21 cm

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos mantle clock, Swiss made thirteen jewel…

Swiss-made Atmos Mantle Clock by Jaeger Le Coultre

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos mantle clock, Swiss made thirteen jewel atmospheric mantle clock

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, height 22 cm

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock - 22cm Height

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, height 22 cm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos mantle clock, made in Switzerland, the…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Mantle Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos mantle clock, made in Switzerland, the 13 jewel movement cased in gilt brass and glass, featuring a white chapter ring dial set with Arabic numerals, cal #540, serial #657296, height 23 x width 20 cm

Atmos clock by Swiss time piece legend Jaeger Le Coultre. This…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock

Atmos clock by Swiss time piece legend Jaeger Le Coultre. This perpetual clock has a traditional neoclassic style with frieze border and 4 reeded columns in polished brass, with glass panels to all sides and top with a polished brass base. White dial with…

Atmos clock vintage Atmos clock by Jaeger Le Coultre with…

Vintage Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock

Atmos clock vintage Atmos clock by Jaeger Le Coultre with polished brass and glass case. Model # 526-51955

Jaeger-LeCOULTRE, Atmos, mantel clock, mid 20th century, 22.5…

Mid-Century Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Mantel Clock - 22.5cm

Jaeger-LeCOULTRE, Atmos, mantel clock, mid 20th century, 22.5 cm high

Jaeger - Le Coultre, Atmos clock brass cased with original…

1955 Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Original Box (Serial 74650)

Jaeger - Le Coultre, Atmos clock brass cased with original leather box serial no 74650 manufactured 1955

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos mantle clock, made in Switzerland, the…

Swiss Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Mantle Clock

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos mantle clock, made in Switzerland, the 15 jewel movement cased in brass and glass, featuring a brushed silver chapter ring dial set with gilt baton hour markers and Arabic numerals, serial #15563, height 23.5 cm and width 20.5 cm

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1980-1998 period, Swiss made,…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock with Gold Frame and Visible Escapement

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1980-1998 period, Swiss made, movement number 624615, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a square cream chapter ring with rounded corners with Arabic numerals and dagger markings,…

A cased Jaeger-Le Coultre 'Atmos' clock, 1950s, Swiss made,…

1950s Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos Clock with Original Case

A cased Jaeger-Le Coultre 'Atmos' clock, 1950s, Swiss made, movement number 71171, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a circular bronze chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visible escapement with…

A cased Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1960-1980 period, Swiss…

Swiss Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock in Gold Frame

A cased Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1960-1980 period, Swiss made, movement number 364840, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a circular cream enamelled Roman dial with open black hands, pendulum with fluted motifs…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1940s-1950s period, Swiss…

Swiss Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock, 1940s-1950s

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1940s-1950s period, Swiss made, movement number 47929, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a circular cream chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visible escapement…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1960-1980 period, Swiss made,…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock with Gold Frame

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1960-1980 period, Swiss made, movement number 223230, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a square cream chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, gold hands and visible…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1950s, Swiss made, movement…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock, 1950s Swiss Made

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1950s, Swiss made, movement number 102159, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with rose gold frame, having a circular cream chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visible escapement, pendulum…

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos classic gilt brass clock,…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Gilt Clock, Enamel Dial, Manual-Winding

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos classic gilt brass clock, manual-winding movement, calibre 540, fully jewelled, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, case and movement signed, height 22.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 15.5 cm

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Clock

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case with glass panels to all sides and top, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Serial # 506147. 21 x 16 x 23.5 cm.

Good Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos mantle clock, with a circular disc…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Mantle Clock

Good Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos mantle clock, with a circular disc dial, with stroke and Arabic numerals, with perpetual motion self winding clock, 15 jewel movement, in gilt brass and bevelled glass case, height 24 cm

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, height 22 cm. Fair-Untested,…

Scratched Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock (Untested)

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, height 22 cm. Fair-Untested, heavily scratched

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, height 22 cm, in fitted case

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock in Fitted Case (9 words)

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos clock, height 22 cm, in fitted case

Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos clock, height 16 cm

Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos Clock - 16cm Height

Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos clock, height 16 cm

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos mantle clock with original box and…

Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Mantle Clock & Box

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos mantle clock with original box and instructions

A Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos moonphase clock, movement, spring…

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Moonphase Clock

A Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos moonphase clock, movement, spring driven, lever escapement, automatic wind-up via temperature difference, torsion pendulum, index for month and moon phase, lacquer dial rings, five glazed sides brass clock case height 23 cm, width…

Atmos Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmospheric mantel clock, Germany, circa…

Atmos Jaeger-LeCoultre Mantel Clock, Germany 1960s

Atmos Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmospheric mantel clock, Germany, circa 1960s. a chemical mixture reacts to changes in temperature, expanding and contracting meaning a 2 degree rise or fall gives enough power for 48 hours. 22 cm high

A fine Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, circa 1990s, Swiss made,…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock, Swiss Made, Working Order

A fine Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, circa 1990s, Swiss made, numbered 1295854, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with chapter ring, visible, escapement, annular dial and spirit level, deriving energy from atmospheric, and temperature…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock in box Swiss mechanism and…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock in Fitted Box

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock in box Swiss mechanism and perpetual motion, the circular enamel dial with brass numerals in a square glass casing with brass supports and on raised plinth base. Serial number 263271. Comes in fitted presentation box, height…

Jaeger Lecoultre 'Atmos' Perpetual clock, with brass and glass…

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Perpetual Clock with Brass and Glass Case

Jaeger Lecoultre 'Atmos' Perpetual clock, with brass and glass case, with circular dial with white chapter ring with Arabic numerals at the quarters, marked Jaeger LeCoultre&Cie Atmos, height 23.5 cm

A Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, the nickel plated framed five…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Lapis Dial

A Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, the nickel plated framed five glass body exposing the internal mechanism within, centred by a striking lapis style dial, with pepetual motion. Includes original service manual., 22 cm high, 18 cm wide, 13 cm diameter

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock in original box, circa 1970,…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock in Original Box

A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock in original box, circa 1970, the brass framed five glass body exposing the internal mechanism within, centred by a white enamelled chapter ring and Arabic gilt numerals, includes original service manual., 22 cm high, 16.5…

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos 'Marina' clock in original box, circa…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos 'Marina' Clock in Original Box

A Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos 'Marina' clock in original box, circa 1970, the brass framed five panelled body in frosted glass decorated with gold relief fish and reeds, centred by a white enamelled face and Arabic gilt numerals, includes original service…

A fine Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' four glass brass clock, circa…

Jaeger-Lecoultre Atmos Clock, Swiss Made, Working

A fine Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' four glass brass clock, circa 1990s, Swiss made, marked 560532, a mechanical torsion pendulum clock with chapter ring, visible escapement, annular dial and spirit level, deriving energy from atmospheric and temperature…

A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass…

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Clock in Brass Case

A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case and glass panels to all sides and top, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals at the quarters, locking mechanism for transport, width 18 cm, depth 14 cm, height 22.5 cm. In original case…

Jaeger le Coultre Atmos clock

Jaeger Le Coultre's Timeless Atmos Clock

Jaeger le Coultre Atmos clock

A Jaeger Lecoultre Marina Atmos clock c.1970's, manufactured…

Aquarium-themed Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock

A Jaeger Lecoultre Marina Atmos clock c.1970's, manufactured Switzerland with aquarium theme Lucite panels, white enamel, dial and polished brass case, height 23 cm

A rare and important Jaeger Lecoultre 150th Anniversary gilt…

Jaeger Lecoultre 150th Anniversary Atmos Clock

A rare and important Jaeger Lecoultre 150th Anniversary gilt brass Atmos clock, circa 1983, Atmos patented movement, 14 jewels with white dial with pierced centerfield, case numbered, movement signed and numbered, height 33 cm (including dome glass)

A Jaeger Le Cout Atmos clock in original case with book. 27 cm…

Jaeger Le Cout Atmos Clock with Case and Book

A Jaeger Le Cout Atmos clock in original case with book. 27 cm high.

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Clock

A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case with glass panels to all sides and top, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals. 19 x 14 x 24 cm

A boxed Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, 23 cm high

Boxed Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock - 23cm High

A boxed Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, 23 cm high

A fine Jaeger-LeCOULTRE 'Atmos' four glass brass clock, circa…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock, Swiss Made, 1990s

A fine Jaeger-LeCOULTRE 'Atmos' four glass brass clock, circa 1990s, Swiss made, marked 400096, a mechanical torsion pendulum clock with chapter ring and visible escapement deriving energy from atmospheric and temperature changes thereby removing…

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock by Luigi Colani in a brass & 24…

Luigi Colani Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock by Luigi Colani in a brass & 24 karat gold plated case, with a hinged lift top front, 528 caliber, produced 1974-75, with original leather cased presentation case. Dimensions of clock 25 x 19.5 x 13.5 cm

A Jaeger Le Coultre 'China' Chinoiserie Atmos clock, in Lucite…

Chinoiserie Atmos Clock by Jaeger Le Coultre

A Jaeger Le Coultre 'China' Chinoiserie Atmos clock, in Lucite and brass, 22 cm high

A Jaeger le Coultre Atmos clock, Swiss, 20th century, with…

Jaeger le Coultre Atmos Clock with Original Case and Papers

A Jaeger le Coultre Atmos clock, Swiss, 20th century, with original case and papers, 22.5 cm high

A gilt brass Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, gilt brass movement.…

Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock with Gilt Brass Movement

A gilt brass Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos clock, gilt brass movement. Round gilt dial with silver painted outer rim, applied gilt hour markers and numeral quarter hour markers. Dial and movement signed. Engraving to the front of base., 23 x 19 x 14 cm

A Jaeger Le Coultre brass cased 'Atmos' clock, circa 1960 the…

1960 Jaeger Le Coultre Atmos Clock with Star Chart

A Jaeger Le Coultre brass cased 'Atmos' clock, circa 1960 the gilt-finished movement wound by changes in air pressure, the 11 cm dial with Arabic and dagger numerals centred by a stylised compass, the case decorated with a star chart to front with famous…

An Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre clock and original Atmos box.

Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Clock with Original Box

An Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre clock and original Atmos box.

An Atmos Jaeger Lecoultre mantel clock in working condition. 23.…

Working Atmos Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock - 23.5cm

An Atmos Jaeger Lecoultre mantel clock in working condition. 23.5 cm high, 21 cm long, 18 cm depth

A modern Atmos 'Classique' Goldtone Jaeger-LeCoultre perpetual…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Goldtone Perpetual Clock in Modern Classique Design

A modern Atmos 'Classique' Goldtone Jaeger-LeCoultre perpetual clock, traditional gold plated brass case with glass panels to all sides and top, spirit level to base of case, adjustable feet, the chapter ring with Roman numerals, 15 jewels, open worked…

An Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' mantel clock, the four-glass case…

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Mantel Clock

An Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' mantel clock, the four-glass case enclosing the patent perpetual movement, the annular dial with Roman numerals at the quarters and spear point batons indicating the other hours. 19 cm x 14 cm x 23.5 cm

A Swiss Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos clock in gilt brass and glass…

Swiss Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos Clock in Gilt Brass

A Swiss Jaeger-Le Coultre Atmos clock in gilt brass and glass case. Height 23 cm

A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Marina' Atmos clock. Manufactured…

Jaeger LeCoultre 'Marina' Atmos Clock (Not Working)

A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Marina' Atmos clock. Manufactured Switzerland, with acrylic and brass case, with original makers box. Note: AF, movement not working. Height 23 cm

A Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock. Manufactured Switzerland,…

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Original Box

A Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock. Manufactured Switzerland, serial #461363, with glass panel, polished brass case, white chapter ring, and polished brass movement, with original makers box. Height 22 cm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, movement 237086, gilt finished…

Gilt Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock, 15 Jewels

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, movement 237086, gilt finished case and movement, 15 jewel white chapter ring, brass hands, case, dial and movement signed. Height 22 cm

A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Marina' Atmos clock, manufactured…

Marina Atmos Clock with Lucite Aquarium Panels

A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Marina' Atmos clock, manufactured Switzerland, with aquarium theme Lucite panels, white enamel, dial and polished brass case. Height 23 cm

A Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock, manufactured Switzerland,…

Swiss-made Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock

A Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock, manufactured Switzerland, serial #82247, with polished brass case and chapter ring, glass panel case. Height 22 cm