Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute 1931 Edition Rouge

Marv · 2013-01-05T06:13:31Z

Marv showcases his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso collection, including vintage models and the captivating Tribute to Reverso 1931 Edition Rouge with its unique red dial.

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Marv shares his journey through the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso collection, culminating in the acquisition of the Tribute to Reverso 1931 Edition Rouge. His post beautifully illustrates the enduring appeal of the Reverso's mechanical ingenuity and its evolution from vintage classics to modern interpretations, highlighting the unique charm of the red dial.

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I have always enjoyed the watches that put the fun back into rigourous mechanical engineering.

That is why it is so pleasant to wear a flip watch as the reverso.

Years ago, I was lucky enough to find one of the earliest version of the reverso.
Black dial, luminous index, "Reverso Luxe" written on the dial. This original version had been very famous since the first tribute to reverso 1931.

I also gave into the vintage central second version, in a pristine condition.
I am keen on the circle in the rectangle.

Concerning modern reverso, the GMT complication of the duoface offered me the good excuse to play with the two faces. This is a watch I enjoyed flipping again and again.

Black dial as a reminder of my 1931 vintage reverso... but with a bigger size.

White dial as a reminder of my central second reverso.... with also a circle in the rectangle.

With this trio of Reverso, everything could have been perfect ... but the red!

When I first saw the Tribute to Reverso 1931 Edition Rouge, in photo, I was attracted. But when I had the chance to see the watch in the flesh at the beginning of the year, it conviced me.

The new size and proportion make the watch fit perfectly on my wrist.

The red lacquered dial looks beautiful and pure with its silver indexes and the simple "Reverso" mark.

After several months of deep thought, I decided to take the plunge!

What a great pleasure! The dark red color can have so many variations depending on the light and makes the dial hypnotic.

This modern reverso is for sure a beautiful tribute to its original forebear.

Best,

Key Points from the Discussion

The Tribute to Reverso 1931 Edition Rouge's dial is exceptionally beautiful, with its dark red color displaying numerous variations depending on the light, creating a hypnotic effect that makes it a standout piece.
The Reverso Rouge successfully bridges the gap between bold and elegant, with a depth and complexity of color that is challenging to capture in photographs, making it a watch that truly needs to be seen in person.
The Tribute to Reverso 1931 Edition Rouge, despite its modern size, retains the spirit of vintage elegance, allowing it to complement rather than compete with original vintage Reverso models.
The red dial of the Reverso Rouge is particularly captivating and has converted initial skeptics, proving to be a truly special and attractive timepiece that often looks even better in person.
The strap on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Rouge, as is often the case with JLC, is noted as not being at the same high level as the watch itself, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

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amanico

Jan 5, 2013

Aaaah, finally! :)

Huge congratulations, Marv, my friend. This is one of these watches you have to see in the real, to wear, to feel, if you want to fully understand and enjoy it. And nothing to complain about, a the exception of the strap, which is, as often with JLC, not at the level of the watch. I should hurry to get one, before it gets discontinued... Best, Nicolas

Marv

Jan 7, 2013

No red light for this edition!

This reverso is the first JLC for several years that attracted me continously from the day of its presentation to the day of the time of purchase, 1 year after. And it continues to this day... The attraction started when the press files were released and when the first photos were published. I hoped the dial would not be deceptive. It was not! When I saw it in the flesh for the first time, the attraction became stronger ... even if it was on the wrist of one of my colleagues :) No price increase

amanico

Jan 7, 2013

There are some watches which are true love. I mean love which lasts.

And the Red is undisputably one of those watches. When it was introduced, I felt it could be one for me. And if I still don't own it, this is because I crossed the way of some watches I was hunting for a very long time. One thing which made mz laught was to read that some said " Not for me, I am not sure about the Red Dial .... " Who then bought it. This Reverso is really special! Best, my friend. Nicolas

DRMW

Jan 5, 2013

re: red

Happy New Year Marv, great choice with the red, wear it in the best of health! -MW

Marv

Jan 7, 2013

Thank you for your nice words

And best wishes to you!

Dje

Jan 5, 2013

Congratulations Christophe, I'm more tham tempted too!

Hi, But your two vintage Reverso pieces are very tempting too! Best Dje

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