Thank you so much for taking time to share your story.

Mar 03, 2022,12:04 PM
 

It's always wonderful to see how others have personalised their Reverso. I love what you have done here. It strikes me as so elegant and meaningful. Congratulations on a lovely timepiece, a wonderful unique secret on the reverse, and a healthy and peaceful retirement.

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Enamelling a Reverso - a story

 
 By: Gus7 : March 3rd, 2022-06:14
Last year I was planning my retirement. I had moved from my home in Scotland to Hong Kong some years previously with a mission of opening and establishing our company’s office here in Hong Kong and thereafter also in Shanghai. These years have been a mix ...  

Great work and a great story...

 
 By: mdg : March 3rd, 2022-06:27
...I know what it's like to live in a very foreign city and fall in love with it, the people, and the culture. The watch looks fantastic : )

Beautiful backstory that is perfectly punctuated by the beautiful design and outcome on that special Reverso.

 
 By: ArmisT : March 3rd, 2022-06:29
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

 
 By: Gus7 : March 3rd, 2022-08:57
thank you! I did in fact retire last year and am now happily enjoying my retirement. I'm pleased to be able to do so at an age where I hope I shall continue to find ways of being active whether physically or intellectually!

Brilliant.

 
 By: InHavenPro : March 3rd, 2022-06:32
Inspirational story. Great design. Just tangibly compelling overall. Thanks for sharing here, and a wholehearted godspeed for spending your retirement years in much joy, sharing your horological endeavors here with us. Cheers to not working! Filip

Great read and a stunning result

 
 By: Geo : March 3rd, 2022-06:52
I really like what you did. We know all the possibilities with drawings and monograms, but this is another way of making the Reverso your own. Well done! GEO

+1

 
 By: amanico : March 4th, 2022-07:16

Merci, mon ami.

 
 By: amanico : March 3rd, 2022-09:34

many thanks Kev.

 
 By: Gus7 : March 3rd, 2022-08:59

Very nice result.

 
 By: Tiggermelad : March 4th, 2022-11:06
When I lived in Japan it was similarly common for Westerners to have their names in Japanese characters which were a phonetic approximation of the pronunciation of the name. I knew a rather portly Englishman who asked the Japanese staff in his office to p... 

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 By: @lberti : March 3rd, 2022-08:38
I love these kind of stories. I love the burgundy reverso. Mostly though, i love engravings. Congratulations!

I am truly impressed.

 
 By: mrds : March 3rd, 2022-09:32
Both by the result and by JLC‘s generosity! I didn’t think this kind of behavior is still possible today, even less from a brand belonging to a public MNC like Richemont. Kudos to JLC, and huge congrats to you Gus for a truly personal piece of art.

Very good watch

 
 By: WTWTStyle : March 3rd, 2022-09:35
Definitely want one as my graduation present.

This is a wonderful Purist's story, Gus!

 
 By: MTR : March 3rd, 2022-10:31
The engraving looks amazing and the gesture of JLC Hong Kong is ... truly impressing. I think you will never forget this and so your gorgeous Reverso will always have a special place in your heart. Many congrats and enjoy it to the max! Thomas

Amazing

 
 By: Ping.Timeout : March 3rd, 2022-11:12
Thanks for sharing. A classic timepiece, engraving and a story to go with it. Priceless !

Thank you so much for taking time to share your story.

 
 By: sirdavid : March 3rd, 2022-12:04
It's always wonderful to see how others have personalised their Reverso. I love what you have done here. It strikes me as so elegant and meaningful. Congratulations on a lovely timepiece, a wonderful unique secret on the reverse, and a healthy and peacefu... 

Always find handwriting hard to read but if I read it correctly it seems that you have a traditional Scottish first name !

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : March 3rd, 2022-13:36
Thanks for sharing the story, the history. I can appreciate your wanting to memorialize these two places, and these two quite disparate influences on your life. I think you have a fitting reminder now, so congrats on that. I too am surprised, pleasantly, ... 

That’s so great to hear

 
 By: takman : March 3rd, 2022-15:00
Sometimes when you give a little you’ll get a lot - hopefully more companies will take a longer term view of the customer relationship. Undoubtedly they’ve secured a loyal customer here! Well done to all involved and congratulations on your unique and mea... 

The results is truly amazing!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : March 3rd, 2022-17:36

Wow !.. What a story & what generosity by JLC & Last but not least.. What a superb watch, now truly personalized by refined enamelling & great artisan work..

 
 By: hs111 : March 6th, 2022-11:03
But still with that lovely knowledge about the Verso-side, something truly for yourself ! A connoisseur’s little secret Wear it in the very Best of your health and Chapeau to this lovely story ! you shared with us !.. Best, hs

The engraving certainly marks an important stage in your life, Angus.

 
 By: riverside / Henry : March 8th, 2022-08:20
Wish you a very happy retirement!

Fantastic Story !

 
 By: pjphilippe : March 12th, 2022-02:32
This is a fantastic story and the result of your personalised watch is beautiful. JLC’s awesome gesture makes the watch even more special. Enjoy your retirement !

Bravo!

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : March 15th, 2022-21:35
Really enjoyed this post. I have been toying with that idea. Can I ask what is the cost for engraving and enameling? Best Gatsby