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A really intersting article about the entire collection (including the 3 Japanese models in red, blue and green)
The article provides an overview and history of the Reverso Grande Taille collection from Jaeger-LeCoultre, introduced in 1991 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the original Reverso model. These watches measure 26 x 42 mm and remained in production until 2016, with approximately 60 versions produced in various materials, complications, and limited editions, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Key Features and Editions:
- Quintessence of Reverso Design: Many collectors consider the Grande Taille models as the finest Reversos ever made due to their perfect proportions and classic aesthetics.
- Numerous Variants: The collection was produced in different metals, with both standard production and exclusive limited series, often tailored for specific markets such as Japan and Italy.
- Special Editions: Platinum series (e.g., Platinum Number One, Platinum Number Two), "Shadow" and “Latitude” in stainless steel, and several Japanese market pieces (“Seibu,” “Anshindo,” “Japan”).
- Duoface Models: These offer dual time zones and have special color editions—green, red, blue—including limited yellow gold and stainless steel versions for Japan.
- Exhaustive Cataloging: The article groups and summarizes all known Grande Taille models, aiming for a complete record but acknowledging that some rare dials or special requests might be missing.
Courtesy of Sean Song
JLC Reverso Duoface Japan Edition Red – Two Watches, One Legend
Hey folks, Wanted to share something I purchased recently that I think many of you will appreciate — the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Japan Edition Red (Ref. 270.8.54). Now, we’ve all seen (and probably drooled over) our fair share of Reversos over th...
Really nice catch - always fun to discover new variations of our beloved Reverso
So, red and whie dials - the obvious reason would be the Japanese flag. But do you know the reason for the red color? Does it have a special mening in Japanese? It's always fun to 'decipther' the thinkingn behind special editions. Claus
Yes, there are quite a few
Another one that sticks in my mind is the Singapore anniversary edition, where the very discreet difference is one of the numbers on the dial being red, if I remember correctly. Really 'inside baseball' or IYKYK as modern social media language will have i...
A really intersting article about the entire collection (including the 3 Japanese models in red, blue and green)
The article provides an overview and history of the Reverso Grande Taille collection from Jaeger-LeCoultre, introduced in 1991 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the original Reverso model. These watches measure 26 x 42 mm and remained in production unt...
Very cool Revrso...
I wasn't aware of it. I recall there was a Reverso Duo with white gold case and salmon dial on the front and rose gold case with charcoal dial on the back, but it was 2 metals put together. This is nice. Congrats! -Dean
Congratulations on this special Reverso,
but I would prefer a black bracelet with red stitch, that would be the worthy perfection for this special watch