ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE - Jaeger
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1. Q O o battery no electrical power no winding Precise and silent An approximately 4 000 year lunar calendar Living in pace with the rotational movements of the earth the moon and the cosmos no other instrument for measuring ime was more suited to reflecting with the greatest accuracy he lunar circle in the firmament This function adorns certain Atmos clocks A conventional quartz clock with moon phase indication stays thoroughly accurate for two or three years The most highly perfected mechanical watches a field in which Jaeger LeCoultre excels deviate by one day in 122 years the Atmos clock for tts part is designed to display the moon phases with exceptional accuracy for more than 4 000 years On the Atmos clock the moon phases are indicated accor ding to the real phases of the lunar month called the synodic period corresponding to the time elapsing between two full moons For the moon seen from the earth to have the same position relative to the sun it will have to travel a further distance on its orbit As a result the lunation period lasts slightly longer han the sidereal period i e on average 29 days 12 hours 44 minutes and 2 8 seconds or 29 530588 days Now the mechanism of your Atmos clock is so precise that it com pletes its travel in 29 530568 days resulting in a tiny difference for each lunation which will amount to one day in 3 8212. ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE Introduction We congratulate you on the purchase of your Atmos clock and thank you for your confidence With no battery electric current or winding the Atmos clock has been living on fresh air since 1928 Its serene refined design offers you a window on the workings of its going train to try to figure out its secret The perpetual moon phase indi cation celebrates a horological universe where the presiding constants are absolute precision balance and transparency It is SO precise that it would take 3821 years for this timepiece to lose just one day We invite you to consult the operating instructions and we wish you great pleasure with your Jaeger LeCoultre clock A virtually perpetual movement Leonardo da Vinci had already demonstrated that perpe tual motion was not feasible if only because of the laws of physics But tt would have taken more to discourage the researchers These researchers included the Neuchatel engi neer Jean L on Reutter who in 1928 designed a comple ely revolutionary clock drawing its power from variations in he ambient temperature It took yet a few more years of research by our watchmaking firm to transpose this idea into echnical reality and patent it The result came astoundingly close to perpetual motion the Atmo
3. Note never move an Atmos clock without first blocking the balance Adjusting the gain and loss Your Atmos Classique Phases de lune clock has been set in the Jaeger LeCoultre watchmaking factory located at an altitude of 1000 metres in the heart of the Swiss Jura If after about one month s operation one month is still needed to ensure that the balance is completely stabilised you observe that it is gaining or losing time slightly you can correct this using the adjusting lever which is located at the top of the movement 4 7 The table below shows you by how many graduations the adjusting lever must be moved depending on the number of minutes time loss or gain on your clock In accordance with the information in the table to correct for time gain move the lever to the left towards the sign to correct for time loss move the lever to the right towards the sign e 2 amp 5 io Gain or loss observed after month Minutes Correction by moving waa per month the adjusting lever by 25 min 1 2 5 min l 7 5 min 1 5 Gain graduation s to the left 10 min 2 15 min 3 20 min 4 2 5 min 1 2 5 min 7 5 min 15 Loss graduation s to the right 10 min 2 15 min 3 20 min 4 Once you have started up your Atmos Classique phases de lune clock avoid touching it It will operate without any inter vention by you because the Atmos clock simply lives air ATMOS CLA
4. TRANSPARENTE Operating precautions The balance of the Atmos Classique Phases de lune clock which is suspended from an extremely thin wire absolutely must be blocked before any transport even when it is just moved slightly see section on Precautions for operation and transport and to perform adjustments ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE The Atmos Classique phases de lune clock has two balance locking systems The first accessible under the cabinet should be used for transport The second accessible after opening the door is used when the clock is moved slightly Unlock the first locking system by completely loosening the screw located under the cabinet The second system consisting of a blocking lever should be released only after setting the time see section on Setting the time ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE TRANSPARENTE The Atmos Classique phases de lune Transparente clock has a balance blocking system which can be accessed after opening the door and which must be released only after setting the time see section on Setting the time To start the Atmos Classique phases de lune clock carry out the following operations Ensuring the clock is level For your Atmos Classique phases de lune clock to work cor rectly its base should be perfectly horizontal To enable you to stabilise it suitably it has a spirit level To ensure correct operation the bubble must be perfec
5. lower pro tective foam 4 Remove the internal cardboard packing box brown 5 Open the Atmos cardboard packing box bronze 6 Remove all the thermoformed foam packaging from the cardboard box pulling tt by the strap Make sure to hold the strap firmly fastened and closed 7 Turn over all the thermoformed foam packaging on a stable surface with the base facing upward 8 Unscrew and withdraw the 2 fixing screws 9 Gently turn all the thermoformed foam packaging over to position it on tts base 10 Release and detach the strap Remove the thermoformed foam packaging on the front and rear surfaces sliding them gently aside 2 Remove the Atmos clock from its base packaging and place it on a table 3 Follow the start up instructions Important for any dispatch use the complete original pac kaging If necessary ask your dealer to replace the necessary parts Diagram Protective foam Internal and external protective cardboard boxes VM User Manual Diagram 2 paoia H Internal protective cardboard box i f i 1 i i Front surface packagin i ATMOS anai i Rear surface packaging Base packaging with 2 screws and washers ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE AND ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE
6. SSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English Setting the month and moon phase Before starting your Atmos Phases de lune clock you must first set the months and then the moon phase To set the months push in the small tool provided with the Atmos Phases de lune clock on side A in the aperture loca ted in the centre of the disc indicating the lunations and turn it in either direction up to the desired month knowing that the month appears centred in its aperture on the 15 of the month The position of the month disc is therefore set approximately depending on whether setting is performed at the start middle or end of the month You will have to wait until the start of the month for a precise setting You can nevertheless perform time setting see section on Setting the time Once this has been done you can set the moon phase To do this consult a lunar calendar and choose the date of a full moon to fine tune the setting Insert the adjustment tool on side B in the centre of the moon disc and turn in clockwise direction until the moon is perfectly centred In the event of fine tuning of the month setting a further moon setting will also have to be performed 5 7 International Guarantee This International Guarantee applies to Jaeger LeCoultre products sold or presented for guarantee repairs in all countries except the United States of America and Canada for those two countries see the Li
7. This includes the same 5 week testing and inspection procedure that new Atmos clocks undergo before they are offered for sale 7 7
8. acturing defect will be at the sole discretion of Jaeger LeCoultre repaired or replaced free of charge The Jaeger LeCoultre Limited Warranty is valid only if the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly completed dated stamped and signed by the authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer who sold your Atmos clock This Limited Warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents mishandling incorrect or abusive use for example knocks dents crushing excessive temperatures powerful magnetic fields unauthorised alteration or repair or the consequences of normal wear and ageing The Atmos clock operates without batteries electricity or winding It is accurate and silent but very sensitive as it requires only an extremely low amount of energy to operate To ensure that your Atmos clock functions properly you must place it on an absolutely stable horizontal surface chest of drawers console table mantelpiece etc We advise you to keep your Atmos clock away from any magnetic fields computer television etc as these may interfere with its functioning The Atmos clock must not be moved once it has been started Should you have to transport your Atmos clock do not forget to lock the balance beforehand this operation must be carried out just when the balance stops and before it starts moving in the opposite direction In order to use your Atmos clock correctly please refer carefully to the at
9. ane v Step Step 2 2 p i i E f oO O09 l Atmos Classique Atmos Classique phases phases de lune de lune Transparente Setting the time To set your Atmos Classique Phases de lune clock to the right time and also for the summer winter time change move the minute hand forward with one finger Note never turn the minute hand in the opposite direction and never touch the hour hand Never perform time setting without first making sure that the balance is blocked 2E 00 00o Atmos Classique Atmos Classique phases phases de lune de lune Transparente ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English Starting the clock Unblock the balance using the blocking lever located at the front of the clock under the dial Lower the lever by pressing slightly while moving it to the left Make sure you do not touch the balance during this operation Thus released the balance begins to oscillate slowly Atmos Classique Atmos Classique phases phases de lune de lune Transparente If the balance remains motionless Check the level setting Delicately rotate the balance half a turn by hand then leave it to resume its own movement by itself When the balance is oscillating normally put the door back in place
10. eger LeCoultre Service Centres We will need to keep your Atmos clock for between 6 and 8 weeks for servicing or repair This includes the same 5 week testing and inspection procedure that new Atmos clocks undergo before they are offered for sale 6 7 Limited Warranty The following Limited Warranty applies to Jaeger LeCoultre products sold or presented for warranty repairs in the United States of America and Canada only The manufacturer s Limited Warranty applies only to Jaeger LeCoultre products purchased from authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailers In addition all maintenance and repair works must be carried out either by an authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer or by an official Jaeger LeCoultre Service Centre If these conditions are not met the manufacturer s Limited Warranty does not apply For a list of authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailers worldwide please contact Jaeger LeCoultre or its Distributors The Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clocks The terms and conditions of the Jaeger LeCoultre Limited Warranty The following terms and conditions of Jaeger LeCoultre Limited Warranty apply only to Atmos clocks sold or presented for warranty repairs in the United State of America and Canada Your Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for three years from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions Any part found by our technical services to be defective as a result of a manuf
11. mited Warranty The manufacturer s International Guarantee applies only to Jaeger LeCoultre products purchased from authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailers In addition all maintenance and repair works must be carried out either by an authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer or by an official Jaeger LeCoultre Service Centre If these conditions are not met the manufacturers guarantee does not apply For a list of authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailers worldwide please contact Jaeger LeCoultre or its Distributors The Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clocks The terms and conditions of the Jaeger LeCoultre International Guarantee The following terms and conditions of the Jaeger LeCoultre International Guarantee apply to Atmos clocks sold or presented for guarantee repairs in all countries except the United States of America and Canada for those two countries see the Limited Warranty Your Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for three years from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions Any part found by our technical services to be defective as a result of a manufacturing defect will be at the sole discretion of Jaeger LeCoultre repaired or replaced free of charge The Jaeger LeCoultre International Guarantee is valid only if he guarantee certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly completed dated stamped and signed by the authorised aeger LeCoultre retailer who sold your Atm
12. os clock This international guarantee does not cover defects resulting from accidents mishandling incorrect or abusive use for example knocks dents crushing excessive temperatures powerful magnetic fields unauthorised alteration or repair or the consequences of normal wear and ageing The Atmos clock operates without batteries electricity or winding It is accurate and silent but very sensitive as it requires only an extremely low amount of energy to operate To ensure that your Atmos clock functions properly you must place it on an absolutely stable horizontal surface chest of drawers console table mantelpiece etc We advise you to keep your Atmos clock away from any magnetic fields computer television etc as these may interfere with its functioning ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English The Atmos clock must not be moved once it has been started Should you have to transport your Atmos clock do not forget to lock the balance beforehand this operation must be carried out just as the balance stops and before it starts moving again in the opposite direction In order to use your Atmos clock correctly please refer carefully to the attached instructions in particular before starting the clock or transporting it As a consumer you may have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods those rights are not affected by this guarantee Customer service at Jaege
13. r LeCoultre The characteristic feature of the Atmos clock is its long operating life It functions with virtually no wear and requires no particular maintenance or lubrication It may however need cleaning because of air pollution Should your Atmos clock need servicing or repairs please send it together with its guarantee certificate to the authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer who sold it to you Alternatively you may send it to one of the official Jaeger LeCoultre Service Centres listed at the end of this booklet or to any authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer of which a list is available on the wwwjaeger lecoultre com website Our official Service Centres employ watchmakers trained at the Jaeger LeCoultre Manufacture and possess the tools and parts necessary to repair and maintain all Jaeger LeCoultre watches and clocks n certain cases especially for operations requiring special tools and parts the Service Centre will send your Atmos clock to the Jaeger LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzerland to have the necessary work carried out n any case or if you live in a country which is not indicated in our lists please do not hesitate to contact directly Manufacture aeger LeCoultre Switzerland Rue de la Golisse 8 1347 Le Sentier telephone 41 21 845 02 02 fax 41 21 845 05 50 which will inform you of the procedure to follow We also invite you to visit our website wwwiaegerlecoultre com for an updated list of official Ja
14. r and requires no particular maintenance or lubrication It may however need cleaning because of air pollution Should your Atmos clock need servicing or repairs please send it together with its warranty certificate to the authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer who sold it to you Alternatively you may send it to one of the official Jaeger LeCoultre Service Centres listed at the end of this booklet or to any authorised Jaeger LeCoultre retailer of which a list is available on the wwwjaeger lecoultre com website Our official Service Centres employ watchmakers trained at the Jaeger LeCoultre Manufacture and possess the tools and parts necessary to repair and maintain all Jaeger LeCoultre watches and clocks In certain cases especially for operations requiring special tools and parts the Service Centres will send your Atmos to the Jaeger LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzerland to have the necessary work carried out In any case or if you live in a country which is not indicated in our lists please do not hesitate to contact directly Manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre Switzerland Rue de la Golisse 8 1347 Le Sentier telephone 41 21 845 02 02 fax 41 21 845 05 50 which will inform you of the procedure to follow We also invite you to visit our website wwwiaegerlecoultre com for an updated list of official Jaeger LeCoultre Service Centres We will need to keep your Atmos clock for between 6 and 8 weeks for servicing or repair
15. s clock was born ts principle is amazingly simple In a hermetically closed cap sule is a gaseous mixture which expands when the tempera ure rises and contracts when it falls Connected to the driving spring the capsule swells like the bellows of an accordion and winds the clock movement up constantly Between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius a temperature fluctuation of a single degree is enough to ensure an operating autonomy of about two days ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English ts Expansion chamber 7 Return spring 2 Brass cover 8 Balance wheel 3 Balance spring counterweight 9 Elinvar wire 4 Small chain 10 Escapement Ba Mainspring 11 Winding spring 6 Pulley The Elinvar brand does not belong to Jaeger LeCoultre The Atmos clock is designed so that no excessive resistance opposes this minimum power The Atmos balance wheel oscillates slowly its lung breathing in perfect harmony with temperature variations and tts heart beating quietly twice a minute ie 60 times less quickly than that of a traditional clock 240 times less quickly than a wristwatch movement and 1 966 000 times less quickly than a quartz watch movement To get an idea of the delicacy of this minute energy transfer consider the fact that 60 million Atmos clocks together would consume no more energy than a weak 5 watt electric light bulb All the components of the Atmos clock are incredibly precise and dependable so that it operates virtually
16. tached instructions in particular before starting the clock or transporting it ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English Except insofar as prohibited by applicable law this limited warranty shall be the exclusive manufacturer warranty Neither this limited warranty nor any other warranties wether express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for any particular purpose shall extend beyond the period of three years from the date of purchase The liability of Jaeger LeCoultre is limited solely and exclusively to repair or replacement under the terms and conditions stated herein Jaeger LeCoultre shall not be liable by virtue of this limited warranty or otherwise for any loss or damage arising out of the use of or inability to use this Atmos clock nor for any incidental or consequential damages relating in any way to this clock Some States Provinces and Territories do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This limited warranty grants you specific legal rights in addition to which you may have other legal rights which vary from one Country State Province or Territory to another Customer service at Jaeger LeCoultre The characteristic feature of the Atmos clock is its long operating life It functions with virtually no wea
17. tly cen tred in the level ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE The Atmos Classique phases de lune clock rests on three feet one of which is fixed at the rear while the other two are adjustable When you have placed your clock in its final location you can easily perform level setting by screwing up or unscrewing the two mobile feet Spirit level Height adjustable feet 3 7 ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE TRANSPARENTE The Atmos Classique Phases de lune Transparente clock rests on three height adjustable feet Level adjustment can be car ried out under each of the feet When you have placed your clock in its final location you can easily perform level setting by unscrewing each of the feet Spirit level Height adjustable feet Opening the cabinet ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE The Atmos Classique Phases de lune clock has a glazed door at the front which can be released by pressing the door button downward and then pulling it slightly toward you You can remove it by raising it ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE TRANSPARENTE The Atmos Classique Phases de lune Transparente clock has a glazed door at the front which can be released by pulling the door button and is then removed completely when you pull it towards you Do not slant the door too much when it is still in the groove of the base so as to avoid damaging the bottom of the glass p
18. without any wear It is therefore distinguished by its long service life which theoretically can be as long as 600 years Because of the current state of air pollution however regular checking and service are recommended The Atmos clock reconciles lovers of technical performance and those for whom sobriety of shape or feats of crafts manship are the predominant factors In this respect nothing has changed No Atmos clock can escape the five weeks of checking and final adjustments which complete the work of the Jaeger LeCoultre master watchmakers A unique gem of horological technology the Atmos clock is a timekeeper of distinction for Heads of State and numerous sovereigns because in this country unique in the world for the perfection of its watches it is a tradition to offer guests of honour this Swiss horological masterpiece This has been the case for decades now and the eminent recipients include J F Kennedy Winston Churchill General de Gaulle and Charlie Chaplin Unique in the world Atmos the clock that lives on air Temperature variations are its source of power Its balance will oscillate as long as the sun shines Rises in temperature dilate the gaseous mixture trapped in the expansion chamber which then compresses the winding spring In the event of a fall in temperature the reverse occurs The gas contracts and the spring relaxes This imperceptible back and forth motion is sufficient to wind the Atmos clock
19. years ATMOS CLASSIQUE PHASES DE LUNE English Precautions for operation and transport The Atmos clock is a very high precision instrument manu factured with technologies such as only the mastewatchma kers of Jaeger LeCoultre are capable of handling The power needed for this clock to operate is extremely low which means that your Atmos clock must be placed on a horizontal support that is completely stable chest of drawers console etc to ensure optimum operating conditions Once it has been started the clock must not be moved the cabinet or support must be cleaned without handling or moving the clock If however your clock had to be moved it is essential to block the balance To do so push the balance blocking lever to the right up to the thrust stop Perform this essential blocking operation when the balance stops before starting again in the opposite direction For transport use the complete original packaging For the Atmos Classique phases de lune only Tighten the locking screw under the cabinet as soon as it is in contact with the balance nut do an additional one quarter turn while blocking rt with your hand 2 7 Special instructions for unpacking the Atmos Classique Phases de lune Transparente clock Open the outer cardboard packing box 2 Remove the inner cardboard packing box taking care with the protective foam 3 Remove the start up instructions placed in the
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