Jaeger-LeCoultre

Hi All,

As we have recently passed the 75^th Anniversary of the JLC Reverso (and are celebrating the 175^th Anniversary of the JLC Manufacture), and as there have been many different Reverso models released over those years, why don’t we try and put as many different Reverso’s as we can into one giant thread?

Just put the model name and/or reference number and/or model year(s) in the heading and attach some images.

Looking forward to seeing a broad range of your favourite Reverso’s.

Kind regards

Andrew

To say all, I wanted, some months ago, to do a giant thread about All the Reversos produced since 1931 till now...

When I began to work on this topic, I suddenly was afraid by this impossible task.

This topic would need, and should deserve an entire book, indeed.

That's why I made a post about the Platinum Reversos, and it was really an enormous job.

Same problem with the Memovoxes, as the Reverso and the Memovox are 2 JLC Cult watch ,and I should add THE 2 JLC Cult Watches!

So, now my Selection and some explanations about it.

1/ The Original, the Watch which began the Legend the 1931 Reverso:



All is here, an unbelievable strengh and beauty, functionnal, too, nothing less to add, just to admire!

2/ The Commemorative:

I hesitated a lot between two commemorative Reversos, the 60eme, and the Septantieme.

I chose the 70eme, for many reasons:

The metal ( platinum ) while the 60eme is only available in RG.

The sum of complications,, which are also" firsts "and work very well with the idea I have of a Commemorative Watch.

The level of finish, even better on the 70eme, as its movement is made in 18 Carats WG, instead of the 14 carats movement of the 60eme.

Its unbelievable look, as the XGT size fits perfectly on my wrist.





Ref: 300 64 20.

3/ The ultimate, the nicest, the sublime one, the Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton, in platinum:



What to say, except that this is, IMO, one of the most elegant Tourbillon ever put in a Reverso?

A piece of Art!



4/ The Grail Watch, a Summit of Horology and Art, the Gyro II:

I've said all about this piece, recently...



With this selection, each size is represented, each expression of a Cult Watch, housing all the complications of the Horological World...

For sure, every one will have his favourite, and it's a pure delght to see what all our friends will put on this post!

Thanks, Andrew!

Best.

Nicolas

Hi Nicolas,

 

You are quite right, if not impossible, it would be a huge task to make a post with all the Reverso models. That’s why I invited all our friends to join in!

 

Your contribution to past posts on the Reverso, including that wonderful post on the platinum models, was much appreciated.

 

I also agree with your comment that commemorative watches should present new innovations. As much as I appreciate the original Polaris and would love to own one, I have a nagging problem with the new re-issues that I have yet to resolve. But that is a discussion for another thread.

 

Thanks for your contribution. Looking forward to seeing many more Reverso’s, including some early models.

 

Andrew

 

Well, since the Grande Date has already been posted, here are some shots of the very versatile Reverso Duo and a few Grande Date shots also:

 

 

 

an absolute beauty, but not very common..!!

 

Yours,

Andy.

Hi,

With pics from a good reference!







Nicolas himself!

Cheers

Dje

ps: would love to show my Gyro 2, but it's not ordered yet!

Sorry it's a request rather than an image of one, but does anyone own one and/or have pics of both the dark gray front and the salmon reverse dials from the wg original Duo?

MTIA

Here is my only JLC and the strap combos. I have yet to wear the steel band.

circa 2000 on bracelet
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Oh well! This one is mine:

jlc.watchprosite.com

Still love it though

Andrew H