Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin Reverso Ownership
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin Reverso Ownership

By takman · Feb 21, 2012 · 20 replies
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Takman introduces his first fine watch, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin Reverso, marking a significant step up from his previous collection. His post provides a personal perspective on choosing this specific Reverso model over the more commonly discussed Tribute to 1931 versions. This offers a refreshing take for new collectors navigating the world of luxury timepieces.

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Hi everyone,

Please enjoy some photos of my first fine watch... quite a step up from my mainly Japanese (Seiko, Citizen, and Casio) and Swatch dominated collection.


A nice box... nothing too special

A nice box... nothing too special


A view of the back....

A view of the back, I will have to think of something nice to have engraved.


A nice thin profile shot

A nice thin profile shot... tribute to 1931, or??


Maybe not the one you were expecting

Maybe not the one you were expecting


A wrist shot

A wrist shot





I really like this android app, it beats the iphone's imo. Although I upgraded from the iPhone 3g, so maybe the 4s is capable of this as well? But this is not a post about cell phones.....


I loved this watch when I first saw it from the photos at SIHH 2011, and I thought it would be a good introduction to the watches at JLC. I am surprised that I only see collectors posting photos of the Tribute to 1931 versions, but I prefer this one and I hope you don't mind my photography. I'll try to take some better pics with natural light, but the weather here in Vancouver is being very typical of Vancouver (rain, rain, and more rain). It wears great and I love its simplicity and under the radar style.

It's unfortunate that I couldn't get a Piaget after my trip to Switzerland, but a Reverso has been on my mind for such a long time now.

Have a great week all,

Chris

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docsnov
Feb 21, 2012
Congratulations! You can never go wrong

with a Reverso in my opinion. The thin profile looks great. I look forward to seeing what you get engraved on the back. Stewart

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takman
Feb 21, 2012
Thank you! Might take a while though

I really don't have much of an idea of what I would like, and the thought of sending it away isn't very appealing at this point... maybe I'll have made up my mind by the time I need to send it for a service. Chris

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amanico
Feb 21, 2012
Huge congratulations, Chris.

You opted for the dressy Grande Reverso UT, while others go for the historical one. Is it a bad choice? Certainly not. Why others went on the TT R 31? Because they were used to the classic dial of your watch, and wanted something with a stronger historical background, that is all. Honestly, yours is very chic. Bravo! Nicolas

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takman
Feb 22, 2012
Thanks Nicolas

I really admired your photos from last years SIHH (and this years too), as I said photos of this version aren't as common online. Yes, this is my first JLC so I have not grown accustomed to their modern offerings. The tribute was too old school for my youthful taste... not that there is anything wrong with the ttr31. Thank you for the compliments, Chris

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foowy
Feb 21, 2012
Congratulations!

Good choice and a great start. Perhaps later on, consider engraving it's caseback. Am planning to do that for my TT31 one day

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takman
Feb 22, 2012
Thank you

Yes I think I will have it engraved later, but for now it's staying with me! Chris

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