JLC Reverso Rouge vs. Burgundy Dial Comparison
Review

JLC Reverso Rouge vs. Burgundy Dial Comparison

By dms · Nov 26, 2019 · 24 replies
dms
WPS member · Jaeger-LeCoultre forum
24 replies2593 views5 photos
f 𝕏 in 💬 🔗

Being a proud owner of the Reverso Rouge, and very tempted by the new Burgundy one, I stopped by the JLC boutique to try and compare the two. I wanted to share my findings with you and get your opinions. Please comment! Differences: The Rouge appears much thinner. 2mm less on the Burgundy case. Obvi

24 collectors discussing this on the WatchProSite forumJoin the Conversation →
Being a proud owner of the Reverso Rouge, and very tempted by the new Burgundy one, I stopped by the JLC boutique to try and compare the two.
I wanted to share my findings with you and get your opinions. Please comment!

Differences:
  • The Rouge appears much thinner.
  • 2mm less on the Burgundy case.
  • Obviously: small second on the Burgundy.
  • The indexes and hands of the Burgundy shine a lot whereas the rouge appears more "flat".
Similarities:
  • Two rather thin Reverso
  • Very hard to photograph
  • Bold colors
  • Extremely tempting

Here are a few pictures (as already mentioned, those 2 are REALLY hard to photograph):












Advertisement
The Discussion
JE
jenjames
Nov 26, 2019
Burgundy.. DDG (drop dead gorgeous)! [nt]

AM
amanico
Nov 26, 2019
Different on all the details you mentioned and I would say that the Rouge is more " dandy " while the Burgundy is more elegant. Complementary? [nt]

DM
dms
Nov 27, 2019
Indeed! I like the "dandy" word. It describes it well [nt]

DM
dms
Nov 27, 2019
I just remembered a review of the Rouge back in 2011...

They were writing the following about the Reverso dials (originally in French, Google translated): Even during the Roaring Twenties, it was necessary to be animated by a manifest nonconformity to add a dial of color. Very few people chose brown or blue. As for those who chose red, they showed an exaggerated dandyism, thus affirming their pioneering character, their sense of elegance perfectly assumed but spiced with casualness and freedom. Because red catches the eye. Unquestionably. Located at

AM
amanico
Nov 27, 2019
You see? We are in total agreement. [nt]

DM
dms
Nov 27, 2019
This is how I practice my "exaggerated dandyism"

Continue the conversation

This thread is active on the Jaeger-LeCoultre forum with 24 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.

Join the Discussion →