J.L. REUTTER | PATENTED ATMOS PENDULE PERPETUELLE, RETAILED BY GATTLE & CO. DISTRIBUTED BY MOVADO: A RARE AND, EARLY LACQUERED STEEL AND CHROME PERPETUAL CLOCK WOUND BY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, CIRCA 1935 | 零售商為GATTLE & CO.，分銷商為MOVADO：「PATENTED ATMOS...

J.L. REUTTER

PATENTED ATMOS PENDULE PERPETUELLE
RETAILED BY GATTLE & CO. DISTRIBUTED BY MOVADO: A RARE AND
EARLY LACQUERED STEEL AND CHROME PERPETUAL CLOCK WOUND BY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
CIRCA 1935
零售商為GATTLE & CO.，分銷商為MOVADO：「PATENTED ATMOS PENDULE PERPETUELLE」罕有早期漆面鋼及鉻空氣鐘，年份約1935

Dial: cream with painted indexes
Caliber: chrome, vacuum chamber with rotating drum, annular torsion pendulum, locking lever to the base
Case: black lacquered steel, chrome
Case number: case with plaque inscribed Atmos, Pendule Perpetuelle, Patented 1-11-32, Distributed in the U.S.A. by Movado
Size: approximate height 24 cm x width 19 cm
Signed: dial signed by maker, case plaque inscribed for distributor

Condition Report:
CASE: In overall good condition with wear and loss of finish overall consistent with age. Edges worn with some loss of black pigment. Back with loss around the plaque and large scratch to the back from the center to the top. Chrome with some pitting. The bezel lacking one peg to the side and affixed by a single hinge, one of the hinges bent and would need a replacement peg.
DIAL: Overall good condition with patina and surface scratches. Central arbor on the minute hands in need of repair and affixed by tape currently.
MOVEMENT: Balance oscilates, however we have not tested for accuracy or timekeeping as the minute hand is not connected to the center arbor.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."