6 Most Stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Watches
The story of Jaeger-LeCoultre started with Jacques-David Lecoultre taking up a challenge to develop ultra-thin watches set by Edmond Jaeger, a Parisian watchmaker. In 1937, the two brands came together to create a revolutionary dial — the now-iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.
Since then, they have grown together to become what is known today as Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss luxury watch brand has hundreds of inventions under its belt, including 1,200 movements, the world’s smallest movement, and one of the world’s most complicated wristwatches (Grande Complication). As a matter of fact, these have all contributed to the technological advancements in the watchmaking industry today.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso was originally designed to withstand the polo matches of the British Army officers in India. Moreover, this watch features an Art Deco-inspired rectangular dial that can be concealed by reversing the case to reveal a back that fully protects the face from possible damages.
From dress watches to mechanical timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s technical marvel never fails to impress. As such, below is a compilation of a few watches from the collection to re-acquaint you with its iconic design.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Duoface
This 28.3mm Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Large Duoface men’s watch features a manual winding Calibre 854A/2. The black alligator leather strap perfectly complements this elegant dress watch.
Its sleek black grained dial is a contrast to its dashing silver hands, providing an overall contemporary and vintage accent to its style. Significantly, the most distinctive feature of this watch is probably its second time zone on the back of its case.
Additionally, baton hour markers surround the time zone visible against a “Clous de Paris” guilloché background. With a double expression and functionality, this timepiece is surely the perfect combination of beauty and technicality.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar
This pink gold manual-winding Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. With a faintly grained dial and bullet-shaped indexes, this timepiece is perfect for those who love a refined design in their watches.
Other than the two-faced feature with two different time zones and a complete calendar (both day and month), this watch also has a day and night indicator on the back of its case. In-house craftsmen have carved and hand-hammered miniature moon phases to create a realistic texture representation of the moon surface.
Sophisticated and contemporary, this Tribute Calendar has adopted the features of the 1931 model with faceted applied hour markers. Furthermore, in this small timepiece alone lies 280 complex components that result in a superior time-telling device. All in all, this beautiful dress watch can charm both ladies and gentlemen alike.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classique Quartz
Yet another sophisticated piece, this Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Classique Quartz has captured the hearts of many.
In this delicate stainless steel case lies a silver-tinted satin dial with a guilloché centre. Powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 846/1, it features the signature mechanism of the brand.
This watch also has a rustic-looking interchangeable ostrich strap and a manual-winding system — a true representation of simple vintage fashion. As such, collectors who like classic and timeless designs will appreciate the truly decadent Art Deco style of this dress watch.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic for Ladies
With its new silver case enhanced by a dark grey leather strap, this Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic for Ladies exudes elegance in all its dainty 21mm beauty. Featuring sword-like hands and a full stainless steel case, its unique rectangular shape with concaved lines adds an edge to its design.
At the heart of this watch lies a manual winding mechanical movement, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 846/1. Furthermore, its restyled dial features dark blue hands and black frosted transferred numerals, which perfectly match the elegant black leather strap.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface with a manual-winding movement offers a maritime colour scheme of dreamy blue and white. Its appliquéd hour markers provide a layered and 3D look, adding depth and details to this luxury watch.
The famous Art Deco feature of Jaeger-LeCoultre is present in every small detail. The grainy effect of its dial and the yielding feel of the Fagliano Collection strap, designed by the celebrated Argentinian bootmaker, appeal to men with great taste who are looking for an impactful timepiece. Additionally, a Jaeger LeCoultre Calibre JLC 854A/2 powers the watch, which itself has a 42-hour power reserve.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon
Featuring two contrasting faces, a spherical tourbillon, and a day/night indicator, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is a true masterpiece.
The front of the watch features a grained white dial with blued dauphine hands. Meanwhile, the day/night indicator is almost inconspicuous at 11 o’clock. Besides that, the mysterious tourbillon at 6 o’clock looks like it is suspended in the air, featuring an exterior traction that allows it to function without the conventional tourbillon bridge.
Flip the case over to reveal the second time zone with 24-hour display against a silvered grey skeleton dial. A manual-winding movement powers the watch, while a black leather strap completes the whole ensemble.
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