JLC Reverso Tribute Blue Duo Face: Incoming Guide

benlee338 · 2021-03-03T22:57:39Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Blue Duo Face. Benlee338 shares his review, discussing dial photography, wearability, and clasp comfort. Get collector insights.

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Benlee338's acquisition of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Blue Duo Face offers a timely exploration into the nuances of modern Reverso ownership. His detailed observations, from dial aesthetics to wearability, provide invaluable insights for collectors considering this iconic reference. This article synthesizes community feedback, addressing common questions about dial photography, clasp comfort, and even a notable design detail on the reverse dial.

HI guys,

Just want to share that I just add this to my collection. The Reverso Tribute Blue Duo Face. 😎

and the reverse is not too shabby either 😁

Love the guilloche dial. Btw, can anyone educate me if such dial can be made by machine or by hand? Thanks in advance.

Also, for some unknown reason, my phone camera keeps capturing the dial in purple in certain lighting. ie, to my eyes, which visually see it, it is blue, yet in the photo it turns out to be purple. 🤔Like this :

Overall, I am very pleased with the watch. It definitely wears much better than my previous Reverso, the moonphase tribute which eventually I realised its just too big at 49.7mm. This one is the medium size at 47mm fits me just nice. The case is highly polished, and the front dial with the dazzling blue ( or purple? ) sunbust dial and sharp applied indices means it has the feel of a jewel, pristine and refine. The duo face also means it has a GMT function and can do two time zone. In fact, I was joking with a fellow WIS friend that this Reverso is half the price and twice the refinement compared to a Rolex SS GMT. My only gripe is with the deployant clasp, with those sharp pointed edges at the side of the clasp, that makes it uncomfortable to put on and remove. Other than this, the watch sits well on the wrist and wears comfortable.

It took me some time to buy this one as I am not that impressed with the watch initially due to only able to try it out in boutique lighting and JLC habit of of putting stickers on the whole watch including the dial will mean it significantly "dulls down" the appearance. But in natural light with all the stickers off, it's just brilliant looking.

Thanks for reading and have a nice day! 😊🍻

Key Points from the Discussion

The perceived 'purple' hue in photographs of the blue dial is likely due to the crystal's anti-reflective coating interacting with camera white balance settings, rather than the dial's actual color, which remains blue to the naked eye.
Boutique lighting often fails to showcase the true brilliance of JLC Reverso dials, which are best appreciated in natural light and without protective stickers.
The day/night indicator on the reverse side of some Reverso Tribute Duo models incorrectly labels 24:00 to 12:00 as 'Night' instead of 'AM', a known issue within JLC that has not yet been corrected.
JLC's deployant clasps are frequently cited as uncomfortable due to sharp edges; many collectors recommend switching to a JLC tang buckle for improved wearability.
The Reverso Tribute Blue Duo Face, at 47mm, is considered a 'medium' size and offers significantly better wearability for many collectors compared to larger Reverso models like the 49.7mm moonphase tribute.
The Reverso's dual-face concept, nearly a century old, continues to offer exceptional value by providing two distinct watch aesthetics and functionalities (like GMT) within a single timepiece.

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Lankysudanese

Mar 3, 2021

You’ve got yourself a stunning watch, and one that I’d been eyeing for a while. Enjoy

W72

Mar 3, 2021

I agree this is a perfect size and a great looking blue dial. /W72

Jurry

Mar 4, 2021

Love that blue dial whilst the other dial is more elegant. The concept is almost 100 years old and still holds strong. After all, you buy two watches fir the price of one. Congrats

Spartacus

Mar 4, 2021

I think this is one of the most timeless watches within the JLC lineup and perhaps one of the most timeless dress watches ever made. Enjoy it in good health.

Mar 4, 2021

It is very handsome. Congrats and great choice!

sirdavid

Mar 4, 2021

I think the crystal has a coating which can make the face appear purple when viewed in certain lighting conditions. I guess the issue you raise is to do with your camera having automatic white balance. I completely agree with your description of the dial as being jewell-like, due to the sunburst dial, applied and faceted indices, and applied logo. It is something that it challenging to capture in still photographs. And I felt the same as you when I went to see the Tribute Small Seconds (Burgundy

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