iceheller 1945 ✌️
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I prefer the divine Reverso.
Feb 03, 2024,07:54 AM
The 2 tones just brings out the colour of the dial and watch imo.
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Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso " Beauty of India " ( 1936 / 1937 ).
By: amanico : February 1st, 2024-09:49
A couple of years ago, I showed you a Reverso featuring Rama, an i ncarnation of the Hindu divinity Vishnu, probably ordered in 50 pieces in 1932 by the Maharaja of Kapurthala. Here is another " Indian Reverso " so called " Beauty of India ", which was bo...
Thanks for your post Nico.
By: GWIS : February 1st, 2024-13:41
Those are certainly intriguing watches, with wonderful artistry and history, but the particular subject matters are not to my taste. As a matter of interest, out of all of the decorated Reversos you have seen, which is your favourite? All the best, Jon
Thank you for posting that very interesting article.
By: kev09 : February 1st, 2024-15:16
I enjoyed reading it although every time I read about the explanation of the reason Reversos were created i.e. to protect the glass during polo matches, I can’t help but wonder why those British Officers didn’t simply remove their watches during a match. ...
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By: amanico : February 1st, 2024-17:14
amanico, thanks for yet one more illuminating thread
By: xto : February 1st, 2024-16:13
And Claus, thanks for the article. Most here probably know the connection to polo but count me among those who didn’t know the India angle Kev, my question was always how a precious metal watch could even survive a hit from a polo mallet at all, not just ...
Wow, these are beautiful!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : February 1st, 2024-15:28
It would be nice to commission something like this from JLC.
Amen!
By: Ajas : February 2nd, 2024-10:32
I prefer the divine Reverso.
By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : February 3rd, 2024-07:54
The 2 tones just brings out the colour of the dial and watch imo.
Beautiful watches
By: JMan : February 24th, 2024-20:30
Thanks for the post. Love the dial of the Rama. Timeless. On another point, my grandfather used to have a Favre Lueba. Not sure what happened to it. J.