Atmos Clocks

Parts are bloody expensive, if you can get them at all, and just about anything short of perfection int heir set-up will stop them.

IIRC they are run dry, due to the extremely low energy inputs, and a common cause of stoppages, is a repairer that assumes that they are just like any other clock.

There was some mention that Jaeger-LeCoulter (spelling suspect!) has been refusing to sell replacement parts, and requires that the clock, instead, be returned to them for service.

Check over on alt.horology

There are several pro and semi-pro watch and clock repair guys there, and I have no doubt that there is a wider range of experience, than what I have, which is as an interested observer. I have had a couple opportunities to buy Atmos clocks, and passed on them as beyond my budget and skills.

Cheers Trevor Jones

They are prone to leaks from the bellows that drive the movement, which are expensive to replace.

Cliff Coggin.

I have had one for 30 years and initially it ran OK after some time it didnt and I fiddled! disaster - never ran properly after that There are web sites in US that offer advice but they didnt help. every thing is lightly stressed and it is easy to over do it

after years of looking at it inactive on the mantle piece- I couldnt get rid of it- I bit the bullet & paid £450 for full service

I personnally wouldnt advise buying one s/h unless you were satisfied it was a runner and you had verified it running over at least a week or two, everything happens so slowly with the works. I dont see it as a diy repair even for a normal clock expert

Mike

I am thinking of treating myself to a used Atmos clock, anyone out there have any experience with them and is there anything I should look out for ie common faults and botch ups that I could be caught on ? Thanks David

I've had mine since 1987. It's still waiting for its first service; never gains or loses more than a couple of minutes between BST on and BST off. NB, tip from Jaeger's Atmos specialist: NEVER turn the hands back.

John