One of my first stops at SIHH a few weeks ago was the Jaeger-LeCoultre booth, where I was on the hunt for one thing in particular – and it wasn't even a swiss made replica watches uk I was looking for. I stepped into the booth, got tunnel vision, and beelined for the back, where, sitting on an unassuming white bookcase was the new Marc Newson–designed Atmos 658 clock. It was love at first sight.
Jaeger-LeCoultre actually announced the new Atmos way back in October, and, at the time, I was excited to see it in person but wasn't as wowed by it as I had been with previous iterations of the Atmos from Newson. The Atmos 561 and Atmos 566 are tough to beat. But, as with most really interesting timekeepers, it turns out the renderings and press photos don't really do the 568 justice and the moment I saw it in person I knew it was in the same league as the previous editions, no two ways about it.
When you approach the 568, the first thing you notice is the contrast between density and lightness. The upper portion of the clock is a hollow chamber, encapsulated by Baccarat crystal on all sides. The movement (mounted to the back) appears to float effortlessly in the center. It's ethereal. But, down below, there's a solid hunk of that same crystal, making up the extremely dense base. Sure, it's still transparent and completely free from imperfections, but it still gives off the impression of great strength and compactness. You also get an interesting sense of the clock's geometry as the distortion shifts when you change your angle of view.
But then you touch the Atmos 568 and it's another thing entirely. First off, the clock is heavy. Like, almost 20 pounds heavy. For something that's just 9.5 inches tall, 8.2 inches wide, and 5.7 inches deep, that's a lot. The weight is surprisingly balanced, with the metal in the movement and the crystal in the base compensating for one another, and it's just bottom-heavy enough that you don't worry about it tipping over. That's the biggest complain levied against earlier Newson-designed Atmos clocks, specifically the Atmos 561 replica watches – the small pedestal base feels precarious, especially when you think about what would happen if the clock were to take a tumble. Thinking about it genuinely makes me sad.
Despite all the transparency going on here, the clock is pretty legible as well. The hour and minute markers on the large clear disc are a dark, bold shade of blue and really stand out against neutral backdrops. Likewise, the hands are rich blue on the sides that point to the time and the centers and tails have a brushed finish on the steel. This makes the tails fade away so they're not distracting at all. If you put the Atmos 568 in front of a busy painting or something I could see it being hard to read, but I'd imagine this clock being its own focal point for most owners.
The other two indications are the month and the moonphase. The former is shown with a rotating disc that orients the current month at 12 o'clock (pointed to by a tiny arrow below the actual "12"). Below that is the moonphase, which is a relatively traditional display. The moon is shown in a round aperture, with light metal representing the moon itself and dark blue representing the dark section. The moonphase is accurate to one day in every 3,861 years, so it's much more than a piece of ornamentation. These both add a little romance to the Atmos and a sense of this being a timekeeper about the longterm.
The mechanism is, for the most part, the same traditional Atmos movement that's been in use since the Atmos was first unveiled in 1928. This movement, fittingly called the caliber 568, is made of 211 components and although it appears to float from the front it's actually anchored to the back crystal panel. While the mechanics are pretty standard for an Atmos, you'll notice special finishes and components throughout that complete the clock's design. Most notable is the balance wheel hanging down below, which has a beautiful coin edge and a matte finish. Looking from the top and side you can also see the bellows, chains, and gears at work to keep the clock moving. There's also a helpful level, since the clock works best when it's flat, and the feet are adjustable to help you get there.
One thing that doesn't come through fully until you see the clock in person is that the components are, in many cases, created like fine watch components, only larger. So you've got contoured jewels, plates with contrasting brushed and polished finishes, beveled edges, and fine gear teeth with varying profiles all in play. This is an object that benefits greatly from repeated close inspection while still having an almost graphic quality from a distance.
Marc Newson is no newcomer to the world of making timekeepers. He founded Ikepod way back in 1994, worked on watches there for nearly a decade, and went on to collaborating with jaeger-lecoultre replica watches on multiple Atmos clocks before this one too. And, lest we forget, he was involved in the creation of the Apple Watch and continues to work with Apple on its development. It shows. The Atmos 568 is a thoughtfully designed clock that is every bit as interesting as a piece of modern horology as it is a pure design object.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre actually announced the new Atmos way back in October, and, at the time, I was excited to see it in person but wasn't as wowed by it as I had been with previous iterations of the Atmos from Newson. The Atmos 561 and Atmos 566 are tough to beat. But, as with most really interesting timekeepers, it turns out the renderings and press photos don't really do the 568 justice and the moment I saw it in person I knew it was in the same league as the previous editions, no two ways about it.
When you approach the 568, the first thing you notice is the contrast between density and lightness. The upper portion of the clock is a hollow chamber, encapsulated by Baccarat crystal on all sides. The movement (mounted to the back) appears to float effortlessly in the center. It's ethereal. But, down below, there's a solid hunk of that same crystal, making up the extremely dense base. Sure, it's still transparent and completely free from imperfections, but it still gives off the impression of great strength and compactness. You also get an interesting sense of the clock's geometry as the distortion shifts when you change your angle of view.
But then you touch the Atmos 568 and it's another thing entirely. First off, the clock is heavy. Like, almost 20 pounds heavy. For something that's just 9.5 inches tall, 8.2 inches wide, and 5.7 inches deep, that's a lot. The weight is surprisingly balanced, with the metal in the movement and the crystal in the base compensating for one another, and it's just bottom-heavy enough that you don't worry about it tipping over. That's the biggest complain levied against earlier Newson-designed Atmos clocks, specifically the Atmos 561 replica watches – the small pedestal base feels precarious, especially when you think about what would happen if the clock were to take a tumble. Thinking about it genuinely makes me sad.
Despite all the transparency going on here, the clock is pretty legible as well. The hour and minute markers on the large clear disc are a dark, bold shade of blue and really stand out against neutral backdrops. Likewise, the hands are rich blue on the sides that point to the time and the centers and tails have a brushed finish on the steel. This makes the tails fade away so they're not distracting at all. If you put the Atmos 568 in front of a busy painting or something I could see it being hard to read, but I'd imagine this clock being its own focal point for most owners.
The other two indications are the month and the moonphase. The former is shown with a rotating disc that orients the current month at 12 o'clock (pointed to by a tiny arrow below the actual "12"). Below that is the moonphase, which is a relatively traditional display. The moon is shown in a round aperture, with light metal representing the moon itself and dark blue representing the dark section. The moonphase is accurate to one day in every 3,861 years, so it's much more than a piece of ornamentation. These both add a little romance to the Atmos and a sense of this being a timekeeper about the longterm.
The mechanism is, for the most part, the same traditional Atmos movement that's been in use since the Atmos was first unveiled in 1928. This movement, fittingly called the caliber 568, is made of 211 components and although it appears to float from the front it's actually anchored to the back crystal panel. While the mechanics are pretty standard for an Atmos, you'll notice special finishes and components throughout that complete the clock's design. Most notable is the balance wheel hanging down below, which has a beautiful coin edge and a matte finish. Looking from the top and side you can also see the bellows, chains, and gears at work to keep the clock moving. There's also a helpful level, since the clock works best when it's flat, and the feet are adjustable to help you get there.
One thing that doesn't come through fully until you see the clock in person is that the components are, in many cases, created like fine watch components, only larger. So you've got contoured jewels, plates with contrasting brushed and polished finishes, beveled edges, and fine gear teeth with varying profiles all in play. This is an object that benefits greatly from repeated close inspection while still having an almost graphic quality from a distance.
Marc Newson is no newcomer to the world of making timekeepers. He founded Ikepod way back in 1994, worked on watches there for nearly a decade, and went on to collaborating with jaeger-lecoultre replica watches on multiple Atmos clocks before this one too. And, lest we forget, he was involved in the creation of the Apple Watch and continues to work with Apple on its development. It shows. The Atmos 568 is a thoughtfully designed clock that is every bit as interesting as a piece of modern horology as it is a pure design object.
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