Review
Blomman Mr Blue provides a detailed, hands-on review of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 Chocolate. While initially captivated by press photos, his in-person examination reveals a subtle 'but' concerning the watch's design. This article offers a critical yet appreciative look at a popular Reverso variant, highlighting the nuanced details that can influence a collector's perception.
Friends,
Not long ago I had the chance to see the RG/Chocolate in real.
When I first saw the press photo of this watch I was over the Moon!
After seeing the watch in real I am still under its charm, no doubt about that. But… Yes, there is a but here…
The fact that it has a sub-second do not bother me, I am used to that from other Reverso’s…
The fact that there is no logo on the dial, no problem…
The fact that the Rose Gold case has the same dimensions as the Red, na, that’s not it….
The fact that “Reverso” is located above the sub-second, I can live with that…
But, what do bother me is the thickness of the white minute track and even more the white lines around the indexes!
IMO, the white lines are too thick. Not sure if it is because of the dark background…. But they feel much more pronounced than on the Blue or the Red.
What I think is much better is the strap. The leather quality is much higher than on the black strap that came with the Blue from the same strap maker. Not sure if it is only on the straps I saw or different quality depending on color of the leather…
I wouldn’t say that the white lines are a deal breaker for me, but I was not as stunned by this piece as I thought I would be.
But then again, once on the wrist – Eh, what white lines…?
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-07-30 02:00:00I have not had a chance to see any of these new pieces from JLC. I bought the rouge and bleu sight unseen, banking on the photos of our various purists. I was not disappointed when they arrived to me from the boutique. I just got the chance to view some real live shots of the 1948. And now comparing to this chocolate version, I am thinking more 1948. But, I think I have to see this one in the flesh before final decisions. Your shots of this chocolate really define very well the components of the
I think it's a matter of taste... Are you a RG person? Do you already have a silver dial/sub-second Reverso? If you don't have a white/silver dialed Reverso, eventually you will miss it! On the other hand, will you ever get another shot of having a brown dialed Reverso...? It's like asking would you have gone out with Ingrid Bergman or Audrey Hepburn when they were young...? The ONLY correct answer here is BOTH! ;) Best Blomman
<br> - I can just say, that this strap in middle brown Cordovan has a stunning look & feel<br> I've mounted it on my TTR 1931, and am totally happy with it <br><br> Overall, IMO the Choc dialled Reverso in PG is a nice ad-on to the series, but <br> personally, I would rather go for the blue/ Duo, the Red being too <br> "narrow" in it's wearing appeal to me.. <br><br> Thx for sharing & Best, hs<br> Very balanced WS & Fagliano strap
You and your Reverso's, my friend! :) Yes, the brown strap I must confess I really like, maybe I should order one. Wonder if it would go with the blue...? Best Blomman
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