
holdemchamp1225 revisits the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Worldtime Chronograph, a model that sparked considerable debate among collectors due to its distinctive square case and substantial dimensions. His post invites a fresh look at this polarizing reference, highlighting its unique dual-sided functionality with a chronograph on the recto and a world time indicator on the verso. This discussion explores why the Squadra line, despite its innovative features, remains an 'underappreciated and neglected' chapter in the Reverso legacy.












I was totally mad about the verso dial and its world time disc. Much less fan of the recto. The other problem is the case dimensions... Too thick, too square. More rectangular and a tad thinner, in a slightly smaller case, that would have been the top. As for the recto dial, the issue is the sub dial at 6 o clock, with its white and red indicator. It spoils the dial, a bit. To sum my thoughts, a very interesting concept, but which lacked something to be irresistible. Best, Justin, and thanks for
as for the recto side, I actually like the red and white counter as it is a rotating disc that shows the constant seconds indicator. Without it, there is no constant seconds showing on the watch so if someone wanted to see a seconds hand moving, they would have to activate the chronograph. This disc is the same type found on the Extreme World Chronograph Worldtime.
I'll take the rectangular Reverso on my wrist. I really like the "GRANDE GMT" Reverso but unfortunately that one is too big for my wrist actually... So I'm restricted to the "Grand Taille" size which is smaller than the Grande GMT.
is just plain gross, nice watch thought, always did like it.
I also have a small wrist Patrick, around 6 1/2 - 6 5/8" depending on the climate and humidity. I guess it depends more on the shape as well since my wrist is more flat (oval) than round. If you wrist is around 6 1/2" or bigger, I think you could pull it off without a problem.
I think my wrist is about the same as yours or smaller, possibly half an inch smaller. But I'll have to give the Grande GMT a try again sometime. The Grand Taille cased Reversos fits perfectly (and generously) and I find that it's difficult for my wrist to accommodate a watch significantly larger.
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