Understanding what Jaeger-LeCoultre and Marc Newson can achieve together begins with the Atmos Hybris Artistica Tellurium. This clock, powered by the in-house caliber 590, showcases their collaboration in horological artistry. For over 18 years, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Newson have worked together to refine this masterpiece, highlighting their expertise in mechanical movements.
Design and craftsmanship
The Atmos Hybris Artistica Tellurium features a cabinet designed by Newson, showcasing 64 constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. These constellations are intricately engraved on the glass, while 539 cabochon-cut sapphires mark the principal stars. This piece is limited to just three units, making it a pinnacle of haute horlogerie.
Cosmic tracking features
The clock includes a meteorite dial and a hand-painted, 3-dimensional Earth set inside a glass globe. It accurately tracks Earth’s rotation and lunar phases, recreating the sun, Earth, and moon cycles in 3D. The miniature Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours, indicating day and night, while the Moon orbits to display its phases accurately. Remarkably, the moon phase’s discrepancy is only one day every 5,770 years. Explore more about astronomical and lunar marvels with the Artemis II Mission’s photos enshrining the Moon.
Seasonal and calendar indications
At the center of the Atmos Tellurium is the sun, with Earth and the Moon orbiting it over a year, indicating the seasons and corresponding months listed on the clock’s perimeter. Additionally, it displays the zodiacal calendar, integrating art with astronomical function.
This remarkable timepiece operates on an in-house caliber 590 perpetual movement that requires no human intervention. It self-winds through the expansion and contraction of a gas mixture within an airtight capsule, maintaining its precision autonomously. Dive into how everyday design also masters precision and comfort.
