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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.