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Amanico's post delves into a significant debate within the Jaeger-LeCoultre community: the integration of automatic movements into the classic Reverso. By presenting two distinct schools of thought, he sparks a discussion on tradition versus modernity, challenging collectors to consider what truly defines the iconic Reverso's horological integrity.
My choice is for manual because it allows a double dial in a nice thin case. I'm sure many a purist would insist a Reverso has a solid caseback and not another dial or display back
Not only just because, but also for the thinner case it allows, which is the "natural" look & feel of the reverso. After trying (last summer) a medium one on my lady's wrist, we both much much prefer the previous offering, which we eventually managed to find in an AD. By the way, two references are now offered, Reverso small and medium with manual winding, solid caseback, the sort of timepieces which disappeared last year for the 85th anniversary. Go figure. () They are offered at about the
.. although I\'m not militant about it & BTW: Sometimes manuals could contain a full Dial incl GMT & jour/nuit & Gde Date, even with an 8-days Mvmt.. But, as said +1 for man Camp ! Best, hs
......having a rectangular "rotor" seems very inconvenient due to its uselessness, therefore I am a strong supporter for a manual movement in a Reverso. KR Francois
... as the old saying goes. It is a classic, let it remain so. Totally agree with you!
That\'s my view because I like the idea of leaving a classic alone...my wife thinks it shouldn\'t matter as those in her mind would not want to remember to wind a watch each morning, especially so when there is no seconds hand to tell you that it is running or otherwise.
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