Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso à Eclipse Van Gogh Review

Arie - Mr Orange · 2016-09-20T02:52:51Z

Arie - Mr Orange reviews the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso à Eclipse Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, showcasing its enamel art and JLC's craftsmanship.

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Arie - Mr Orange celebrates his 4,000th post by sharing an exclusive hands-on experience with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso à Eclipse Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. His post details the collaboration between JLC and Gassan, highlighting the intricate enamel painting of Van Gogh's 'Self Portrait Of A Painter' on the Reverso's hidden dial. This rare piece showcases JLC's artistic craftsmanship and the unique Reverso à Eclipse mechanism.

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As it's post #4.000 I'd better make it about something special. Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of being invited to a DIY course hosted by Jaeger-LeCoultre and Gassan.

The tinkering took place in the EYE museum in Amsterdam. Very interesting architectural building (Google it). After receiving my diploma, of shooting little screws through the room and loosing them in the process, we were invited to a dinner in the A'DAM Toren (restaurant on 19th floor with very nice view over Amsterdam).

And it was there where we were shown something quite rare and special. I even got to handle it although I got forced to wear gloves.

Gassan (boutique partner of Jaeger-LeCoultre) thought it would be interesting doing something with the Van Gogh Museum and JLC to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Vincent Van Gogh and the 85th anniversary of the Reverso. So they decided to do the 'Self Portrait Of A Painter' by enamel painting on a Reverso.

Platinum case.

4 pieces made (still some for sale).

Hand wound caliber 849 (only 1.85 mm thick).

It does give pleasure opening the 'curtains' of this little marvel.

Enamel painting. Not many brands will be able to pull this off.

All in all a very entertaining evening which was hosted perfectly by JLC and Gassan!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Reverso à Eclipse Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh features a platinum case and a hand-wound caliber 849, which is notably thin at 1.85mm, allowing for the intricate enamel painting on the reverse side.
The watch is a limited edition of only four pieces, created in collaboration with Gassan and the Van Gogh Museum to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Van Gogh and the 85th anniversary of the Reverso.
The enamel painting of Van Gogh's 'Self Portrait Of A Painter' is a highly complex and rare artistic endeavor, demonstrating Jaeger-LeCoultre's mastery in haute horlogerie and artistic crafts.
The 'curtains' mechanism of the Reverso à Eclipse, which reveals the enamel artwork, provides a unique and engaging experience for the wearer, adding to the watch's appeal.

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Alkiro1

Sep 20, 2016

Congratulations Arie for your 4K post and thank you for the pics of this lovely Jaeger

Best wishes Alkiro

Alle

Sep 20, 2016

Congratulations and amazing work!

Here is the original for compare

Arie - Mr Orange

Sep 20, 2016

Personally I would prefer the sunflowers [nt]

marcelo

Sep 20, 2016

It's amazing to think about the fortunes involving...

...his name and genius, when he lived such a hard, poor life. Love his and Rembrandt's works, BTW!

Arie - Mr Orange

Sep 20, 2016

Yes indeed. Painting to pay in kind for bar bills [nt]

amanico

Sep 20, 2016

The Reverso Eclipse Van Gogh in platinum. A watch I never saw it in the flesh.

But here is a collage. I imagine how you felt when falling on such a rare bird. Thanks for these rare pictures of such a rare bird. Best, Nicolas

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