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Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 899Movement

In-house automatic, 70-hour reserve, chronometer certified, used in Atmos clocks

JewelMovement

Synthetic ruby or sapphire bearing reducing friction at watch movement pivot points

Jewel CountMovement

Total number of synthetic ruby jewel bearings in a movement; more jewels typically reduce friction.

Jewel SettingMovement

Metal-lined bearing holes that hold synthetic ruby jewels to reduce friction on pivots.

JewelsMovement

Synthetic rubies used as low-friction bearings for watch pivots and components.