Jean Lebet - Living on Air - The history of the Atmos pendulum clock


Lebet, Jean: Living from the air. The history of the Atmos pendulum clock
Le Sentier: Jaeger-LeCoultre, 1997.


This work by Jean Lebet, published by Jaeger-LeCoultre, is dedicated to the history and development of the Atmos clock from its beginnings to the present day. It deals with the technical principles and special features of this unique type of watch, which derives its energy from temperature fluctuations. In addition to the chronological presentation of the history of development, the book offers a systematic overview of the numerous Atmos models, many of which are documented with illustrations, up to the year of publication 1997, making it a central source for researching and collecting these clocks.

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