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How the Atmos clock functions
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The Atmos clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre is a unique mechanical timepiece that operates without manual winding by utilizing temperature fluctuations to generate energy. A hermetically sealed capsule containing ethyl chloride expands and contracts with temperature changes, driving the clock's movement.
What makes the Atmos unique How the Atmos clock functions The ATMOS from Jaeger-LeCoultre is a unique mechanical clock. This pendulum clock has been available for purchase since the early 1930s and is still sold today—almost identical in construction—by JLC.
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