Jaeger-LeCoultre

In 1998 JLC launched the Reverso Gran’ Sport series. The series didn’t last very long and is not very much spoken of at this forum or anywhere else for that mater. In the Manufacture’s book of timepieces 2004/2005 issue was the last time the RGS series wa...  

I really appreicate your posting your thoughts and photos of this much neglected JLC from the not so distant past. Your comments are very insightful, and I think it is a great addition to have this photo essay for the on-line record here. Within the Gran ... 

I had you in mind when I wrote it, actually I had another watch in mind to write about, but when you asked I thought I should write some about the RGS. I know this will not be the most popular post at this forum, but as you say, it is a neglected piece of...  

I like the pairing of the rear shots of the RGS and Squadra HT (right?) -- it shows the lineage, even the development of the rubber straps/bracelets. That is very kind of you to say that you had me in mind when you composed the post. I appreciate your opi... 

That is the RSHT. When you find your perfect Reverso – please let me know! I am still searching… Best Blomman

Especially by the Chronograph, with its retrograde complication, but at this moment, it was priced a bit high, while now, it is a bargain. Like you, I appreciated a lot the Sport Design on these 2 Reversos, and the very nice finish of the dials. I took an...  

I sometimes feel that we all, me included, always are looking ahead of our self. What is next?!! What will JLC do next?!! Instead of taking the time to appreciate what JLC already have achieved! That is why I enjoy all your reviews of vintage and semi-vin... 

There are 2 things here, when you say " What is next " ? It can be understood as " what JLC will create ", and what JLC has already released we don't already have ". .I have some dreams in the first category, and a wish list in the 2d... But in both cases... 

Those two lists could be very long, especially the second one… Addicted – aren’t we all…? J Best Blomman

The Gran' Sport had a tourneau-shaped case, so it wasn't true to the original (whereas the Squadras are true to the original patent application), so I think this as much as anything else was the main reason for its downfall. However, like the Autotractor,... 

For your insightful points! Best Blomman

however my "own" preference would not go for Reverso with rubber strap simply because it seems to me they are not well matched. my 2-cent worth view. stefan This message has been edited by Stefan on 2010-03-16 08:15:48

Especially if you think about the classic line, but on the sport one it’s almost impossible to have a leather strap or link – if you want to use the watch as a sports watch that is... Thank you for your two cents J Best Blomman

yes, I just recall that Tag Huer has lalso auched the Tiger wood Quartz Sports Watch which also use rubber strap. actually it looks quite nice too. but maybe my mindset about reverso also links to classic look stefan

When it was released, long time ago, I really considered the idea of buying the Chronograph version. A very special machine with two beautiful faces and a wonderful engine, what else? I had the impulse also about the GS Lady. What I loved about it was its... 

As you can see when you look at my collection, a lot of my watches have been bought on impulse – that’s why the collection diverse so much. J Best Blomman

...JLC certainly has something for each of those. N

The problem is how to resist them… J Best Blomman