Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this Jaeger-LeCoultre JLC Atmos Marqueterie clock thing for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I first saw one of these fancy clocks in a specialty store a while back, and I was like, “Wow, that’s cool, I gotta learn more about this.”
So, I started digging around. I looked up some stuff online, and yeah, the prices are all over the place. Some folks are saying you can get them for like $500, others are talking thousands. I even found a website that helps you figure out the value of these things, but honestly, I’m not even sure what I’m looking at half the time.
I learned that these Atmos clocks, they’re kind of special. They run on changes in temperature, which is pretty wild when you think about it. No batteries, no winding, just… air. I also found out that they have a bubble level built-in, which is kind of neat. Apparently, you gotta be careful when you’re buying these things though. Some people are saying to only buy from reputable dealers, and to avoid buying them on eBay or from random sellers.
I did find some helpful stuff on forums. There was this one guy who had a LeCoultre Atmos, but it was missing a bunch of parts. Said the case and glass were fine, but he needed a pallet fork and who knows what else. It sounded like a real headache. There was also some chatter about the chrome ones being more expensive. I gotta admit, they do look pretty slick.
Another thing I learned is that Jaeger-LeCoultre has sold like half a million of these clocks over the years. That’s a lot of clocks! I saw some posts where people were sharing their experiences with specific models, like the Master Control Memovox and the Reverso. It’s all pretty interesting, but it’s also kind of overwhelming.
Then I stumbled upon this whole drama about some guy and a clockmaker in the US. He had a 1960s Atmos, and it wouldn’t run right. It sounded like a real mess. I guess it just goes to show, you gotta be careful who you trust when it comes to these things.
There was also a question I came across, from someone who’s been thinking about buying a used Atmos. They were worried about shipping, especially if they bought it online through eBay or some other site. I mean, these things are delicate, right? I wouldn’t want to risk it getting damaged in transit.
So, what’s the takeaway from all this?
- These Atmos clocks are really cool, but they’re also complicated.
- Buying one can be tricky. You gotta do your research and be careful who you buy from.
- Prices can vary a lot, so it’s hard to know what’s a good deal.
- If you’re not careful, you could end up with a broken clock and a big headache.
Honestly, I’m still not sure what to make of all this. I’m just sharing my experience, hoping it might be helpful to someone else out there who’s interested in these Atmos clocks. It’s definitely a learning process, and I’m still figuring it all out. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
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