Amelia Earhart's Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso History

amanico · 2014-01-02T00:05:15Z

Discover Amelia Earhart's historic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, a 1935 timepiece with sublime lacquered engraving, celebrating her Mexico to New York flight.

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Amanico presents a rare glimpse into Amelia Earhart's Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, a watch made circa 1935 to commemorate her historic flight. This piece, typically housed in the JLC Heritage Gallery, showcases the brand's artistic prowess through its sublime lacquered engraving and offers inspiration for Reverso owners.

This is a Watch you will never see, other than at the Heritage Gallery of the JLC Manufacture, or during an " all over the world " exhibition, if you are Lucky.

This Watch was made circa 1935, to celebrate Mrs Earhart's flight between Mexico and New York on the 8th of May 1935.

The laquered engraving is sublime and may give some ideas to those of us who own a Reverso with a solid verso side.

The simplicity of a dial displaying the hour, minute and the small seconds on a classic and understated white- quite normal- background...

Contrasting with a very elegant, eye catching and envouting decorum, just to remind that the Grande Maison doesn't not only watchmakers, but also artists.

If you add the historical dimension of this piece unique, well... You have a milestone, an impossible one to get, which is necessary for a Watch collector, just to feed his dreams.

I thought it would be good to see some real pictures of this Watch, with its dial which has never been taken in picture...

Best,

Nicolas.

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The front (recto) side of the Reverso, with its Art Deco aesthetic, is also considered marvelous and enjoyable, complementing the stunning verso.
The lacquered engraving on the Reverso's back is praised for its amazing execution and perceived durability compared to enamel, which can crack with rough handling.
The watch's historical significance, combined with its iconic design and readability, makes it a compelling piece, especially with the striking color palette of the dial, black strap, and green/white verso.
The engraving paint on the watch's back might have been repaired or renewed, raising questions about its originality and the possibility of finding a second example of such a unique piece.
The watch's back features a mesmerizing design, and the absence of 'LeCoultre' above the seconds dial is noted, adding to its unique character.
The post inspires collectors to consider similar engraving ideas for their own Reverso watches, particularly vintage models.

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Ares501 - Mr Green

Jan 2, 2014

that LeCoultre is not written above seconds dial :) seriously amazing piece the back side is just mesmerizing knowing when the watch was made thank you for this slice of heaven Best Damjan

Spellbound

Jan 2, 2014

Can you please remind JLC to issue a Tribute piece in 2015 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of that flight. And to make the re-edition EXACTLY the same as this one ! Dean

amanico

Jan 2, 2014

To those who want to personalize their TT R 1931... Hmmm... Best, my friend. Nicolas

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Jan 2, 2014

of such a historical timepiece. The lacqured back is amazingly done. Looks great and also not so fragile like enamel (I believe some of the JLC Reversos have enamel backs but I believe enamel will crack when users flip the Reversos too hard/quick). Thanks for sharing Nicolas cheers robin

bimbeano

Jan 2, 2014

... JLC should wait till 2035 ... seems more appropriate ... but you'll only have to wait a little bit longer :-) Filip (in an evil mood)

bimbeano

Jan 2, 2014

... but take a look at me ... i'm now saving money for 2027 ... the year Longines will hopefully make a nice re-edition of Lindberghs watch ... :-) ... and i can't wait till 2069 for Omega to release a very epic Speedmaster ;-) .... Bim

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