Jaeger Lecoultre Tribute to Reverso or Grande Reverso Ultra Thin, a saga and some thoughts.

May 14, 2017,07:35 AM
 

One of the highlights from the 2011 collection certainly was the Tribute to Reverso 1931. 

 
We tend to forget the rose gold version which was introduced at the very same time than the steel. The steel being unveiled in an edition for the US:



This trio was the premise or the promise of a rich collection of Ultra Thin Reversos. 

Judge by yourself: In 2012, we had The Red, in 2013, the Silver steel ( yes in 2011, there was also a silver grained dial in white gold ) and the Blue Duo, in 2014 came the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Chocolate, in rose gold, and in 2015, the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Seconde Centrale in white gold, without forgetting the elusive Green, for the London Boutique, made in a limited edition of 26 pieces. 

I worked on a family picture, including all the models at the exception of the White Gold Silver dial and the Tribute To Reverso 1931 black dials, just to show what happened after 2011, and it is quite spectacular! 

 

The big difference about the case: The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin simple or with the small seconds share the same dimensions: 46, 8 x 27, 4 and the same height: 7, 27 mm. 

The Seconde Centrale and the Duo Blue are thicker, respectively 9, 2 and 8, 9 mm high. As we said it many times, we cannot call them ultra thin anymore, but rather reasonably thin.

The Blue is the only one to offer a complication, a second time zone. 

As for the Seconde Centrale, this is the only one to house an automatic movement.

We could expect that with the introduction of the new Reverso Line in 2016, it would be the end of the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Saga and that The Green for the London Boutique would be the last one... In fact, we recently saw the Tribute to Magritte, a Tribute To Reverso 1931 with, on the verso, a lacquered engraving of the well known " This is not a pipe ". A limited edition of 15 pieces in steel and 5 pieces in white gold.

 
This last Tribute may not be the " swan song " of the Reverso since Jaeger Lecoultre will unveil another Magritte Edition next year, and another one later. 

Will they be Grande Reverso Ultra Thin, though, or will they borrow the new Reverso cases? That is the question.

This enumeration of Reverso Ultra Thin raises another question: Do we feel the need to consider them as a theme of collection, or rather a diversity in which everybody can find HIS Reverso? 

Collecting all of them will be problematic for two reasons: The scarcity of the Green, which was sold out very quickly, as well as the Tribute To Magritte, and the budget... One or two, or three is still ok, but getting all of them is another story. Dreams are sometimes tough to turn into reality.

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best.

Nicolas








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The Rouge is on me

 
 By: Tyo : May 14th, 2017-07:48
I need to try it first before placing an order.

I love so many of them.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 14th, 2017-07:57
I guess the rouge should be saved for those who already have it-too many Vlads about. The one you don't show-the WG-I've seen and it is a beauty. Of course they all are. And it's nice that some have seconds hands-something I prefer. Tough choices, all des... 

Firstly, Thank you Nicholas for this very interesting post.

 
 By: kev09 : May 14th, 2017-08:22
The pictures are excellent particularly the one showing them all in a row. What a collection that would be but I agree that it's not really practical not least because of the cost. I'm also not keen on very limited editions where, as in the London one, th... 

Did you not forget one, Nico?

 
 By: KMII : May 14th, 2017-10:09
The Thailand tribute with the yellow dial? Fully agree onnthe difficulty of collecting them all but if you look at the dedication of Purists, I'd not be surprised if one of us had two of each

OK :)

 
 By: KMII : May 14th, 2017-10:20
But an essential piece for Blomman's Reverso Swedish flag

Here we agree. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 14th, 2017-13:20

a different point of view?

 
 By: remarque : May 14th, 2017-16:27
My own penchant is for sporty watches that can be dressed up and down. And I guess the Reverso was the "original" sports watch. I like tank style watches, but the few times I have tried on JLC Reversos, they have never seemed right on my wrist. The propor... 

Among reversos I feel a stainless grand taille is more versatile than these. However, the red dial is such a pleasure to behold that when I wear it i don't care if it fits what I'm wearing.

 
 By: watchthatman : May 14th, 2017-17:16
Additionally, it has no weight, and I love that. Sometimes I think of it as a black bracelet with a splash of red that tells the time.

What a lovely line-up!

 
 By: Tiggermelad : May 14th, 2017-19:09
For me this family is the perfect modern rendition of the Reverso. The case is slim and of a size which suits modern taste without being too large, while the manual movement and the design of the dial and hands are firmly anchored in history. The great ch... 

Very cool seeing the family shot! ;-)

 
 By: syf : May 15th, 2017-06:58
I choose the Black but the Duo Bleu is very alluring for me but as you rightly point out it would have been nice to see this in a truly ultra thin case ... Also for me there is something so perfect about seeing a Reverso in a rose gold case like that of t... 

What a nice line-up !.. In some aspects subtle differences yet appealing diversity !

 
 By: hs111 : May 16th, 2017-00:42
.. I've only got the TTR 1931, maybe the Seconde Centrale would be a temptation.. But my next target from another series, the recently introduced Tribute Duo with blue Verso side. We'll see ! Thx for sharing this sixtet ! Best, hs

Sorry, let me rephrase myself.

 
 By: jh8cw : May 29th, 2017-08:46
I meant, it surprised me a ton for JLC to discontinue this watch given the reception it continues to receive from watch enthusiasts! The TT1931 is one of my major reasons for my becoming a fan of Reverso. I understand changes happen in underlying philosop... 

Hey Sorry. I missed the opportunity to welcome you. I hope to read more from you, now!

 
 By: amanico : May 29th, 2017-09:35
I meant that JLC made the TT Reverso under different colors. Red, Blue, Black, White, Brown, Green, even Yellow... Maybe it was time to stop and re thinking the product. The Tribute Duo, for example, is magnificent. The Tribute Gyrotourbillon as well, of ... 

Thanks for the welcome! I've a personal soft spot for JLC, hope I found the right forum!

 
 By: jh8cw : May 29th, 2017-11:52
And thanks for posting these pictures organizing the collection for us! Helps us organize our thoughts and gather perspective on the TT1931s! I've unknowingly developed a system for wearing watches. The TT1931 I strap on in formal occasions or whenever I'...  

You are not alone to do so. We are many here to choose our watch in function of the program of the day. ;)

 
 By: amanico : May 29th, 2017-12:47
As for the place, yes, I think you found the right one. We have many collectors, fans, watch lovers of the Watchmaker's watchmakers. Nice shot of a superb Reverso. All the best and I wish you a lot of pleasure reading us... As we will certainly have a lot... 

Thanks Nicolas! I go by "John"

 
 By: jh8cw : May 29th, 2017-21:39
I look forward to the occasional discussions about subjective preferences and horological significance!

Amazing line up

 
 By: Geo : May 30th, 2017-10:09
and I am so glad that I got one of them. Love the black dial US edition with the special hands. Thanks for this post Nicolas! GEO

green

 
 By: Gelato Monster : May 31st, 2017-07:39
Green, please more green or more special edition or perhaps chronograph/rattrapante/flyback (but not Squadra).

Blu

 
 By: Gelato Monster : May 31st, 2017-21:07
They did it to Duoface Blue by introducing Tribute Reverso Duo. Vintage, Enamel Blue, etc

OK

 
 By: Gelato Monster : June 2nd, 2017-20:00
OK