The fake Atmos 568 is a 1:1 replica of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock built around the calibre 568 torsion-pendulum movement, a design that winds itself from small changes in room temperature instead of a battery or a key. This guide explains what the replica actually delivers, so you know what to expect before it reaches your shelf. If you want the Atmos look and the visible torsion pendulum without the original's price tag, the 568 reference is the one worth comparing.
Key Features
- Case dimensions and stepped profile matched to the original Atmos 568 cabinet
- Atmospheric winding: a sealed gas capsule expands and contracts with room temperature to keep the mainspring charged
- Torsion pendulum with a slow 60-second beat, visible through the front and side panels
- Brass case with brushed, polished, and satin surfaces worked side by side
- Printed Roman numeral chapter ring with a crisp minute track and slim baton hands
- Leveling feet plus a transport locking lever that protects the pendulum in transit
- Glass or lacquered side panels, depending on the variant you choose
- Optional engraved presentation plate on the base
What materials and movement does it use?
The cabinet is built from solid brass and finished in alternating brushed and polished steps, with a gilt or chrome-tone top plate so light catches the case the way the original does. The front glass is a slightly domed mineral crystal, and the dial is a printed metal plate rather than a decal, which keeps the numerals sharp close up. Inside, a cloned calibre 568 assembly sits on a machined base plate; the pendulum swings from a tempered suspension wire and the bellows capsule is sealed. Each unit is leveled and run on a bench before packing.
Does it need batteries or manual winding?
No batteries and no daily winding. The Atmos 568 replica runs on atmospheric changes, so ordinary room-temperature swings keep the mainspring topped up. One gentle wind during setup is enough to start it, and if the room stays at a steady temperature that initial wind carries it for months.
Will it keep accurate time?
A properly leveled torsion clock settles into a steady rate, typically within a couple of minutes a month. Place it on a flat, vibration-free surface and re-level the feet after any move, and the beat stays consistent.
How do shipping and returns work?
Every order ships with the pendulum locked and the case double-boxed in foam, with tracking sent as soon as it leaves the workshop. If the piece arrives damaged or does not match the description, contact us within the return window and we will arrange a replacement or a refund.