Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Watches & Wonders 2023

Key Points from the Discussion

• The return of the chronograph to the Reverso lineup is a welcome development, with collectors eager to understand the technical upgrades to the movement, including the increased power reserve and the addition of time display on the chronograph side.
• There's a debate regarding JLC's pricing strategy, with several members noting significant price increases across the Reverso line, questioning if the value aligns with the brand's DNA and innovation, especially for models that are reworks rather than entirely new concepts.
• The Reverso Tribute Small Seconds in Rose Gold with a black dial is highlighted as a favorite for its 'deliciously retro' aesthetic, offering a more attainable and classic option within the new collection.
• The Gyrotourbillon Hybris Artistica is universally praised for its stunning design, though acknowledged as being out of reach for most collectors.
• A specific design detail, the white tips on the chronograph hands, sparked discussion, with one contributor pointing out its historical precedent in late 1930s central seconds Reversos for enhanced legibility.
• One collector suggests JLC consider a dual-character tourbillon Reverso without the tourbillon window on the recto side, to offer a more discreet 'At Work vs. At Play' option and address theft concerns.