Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gran Sport Chronograph Guide

amanico · 2023-03-29T07:46:34Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gran Sport Chronograph, a bold and unique reference. Discover its design, movement, and collector insights.

Nicolas (amanico) revisits the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gran Sport Chronograph, a distinctive reference that followed the original rose gold Reverso Chronograph. His post highlights the Gran Sport's bolder design, increased case dimensions, and material options, inviting collectors to appreciate its unique character and historical significance within the Reverso lineage. This piece offers a valuable perspective on a less commonly discussed, yet highly individualistic, JLC chronograph.

That was the second Reverso Chronograph, after the Rose Gold from 1996. The Gran Sport Chrono was issued some 5 or 6 years after, in a daring design. The case was a bit bigger than the famous GT case, much thicker, with two different dial versions, white or black, and you had the choice between yellow gold and or the steel case.

The movement was the same than the one housed in the rose gold version, but not in 14 Kt gold.

On a rubber strap or on a bracelet.

THAT was a character!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The high investment in the Gran Sport Chronograph's movement reportedly led to financial losses for JLC on every piece sold, according to a 2006 report by JAW after the model's retirement.
A collector shares a wristshot of their Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gran Sport Chronograph, providing a real-world perspective on its presence.
A question arises regarding the functionality of the chronograph pushers when the non-chronograph side of the Reverso is displayed, prompting a discussion on the watch's operational logic.
A reader requests comparative images of the Gran Sport Chronograph alongside other watches to better understand its true size and how it wears on the wrist.

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sirbogey

Mar 29, 2023

Anybody has a pic next to any other watch to get the feel for the true size? And how it’s wearing?

Darron

Mar 29, 2023

When you have the non-chrono side showing? Do you use the pushers when time/date is displayed?

watchme

Mar 29, 2023

I don’t think JLC needed to reproduce the “running/stopped” function, but I’m a guy who likes a date for daily wear. I do think JLC stands a chance to make their money back now. JAW reported back in 2006, after the GS Chrono was retired that JLC’s investment in this movement was so high that JLC lost money on every piece they ever made. -Dean

robsallnow

Mar 29, 2023

the rubber strap always reminded me of a new bar of plasticine :-D

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