Jaeger-LeCoultre 90th Anniversary Collection

rnaden · 2021-03-24T18:42:13Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon with rnaden's review. Discover its unique dials, complications, and how it wears on the wrist. A must-read for JLC collectors.

In this insightful post, rnaden shares his experience adding a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon to his collection, dispelling initial concerns about its size on a smaller wrist. His detailed observations on the watch's dial textures and complications offer a valuable perspective for collectors considering this iconic reference. This article delves into why the Reverso Tribute Moon, with its unique aesthetic and horological depth, continues to captivate enthusiasts.

Actually, that’s just an excuse to buy a new watch. Added this Reverso Tribute Moon yesterday to my Grand Taille. Now I have the classic and a more complicated one with three different dial colours and textures.

For a long time the dimensions on paper seemed big for my smallish wrist but finally after trying it on, all those fears have dissipated.

I love the grainy white dial and even more the blue and the hobnail patterns on the verso side.

Key Points from the Discussion

The larger Reverso models, despite initial size concerns, often become preferred daily wearers over smaller, more classic Reverso Grand Taille references for many collectors.
There's a shared sentiment among collectors that past Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso creations, particularly those with complications like the Grande Date, offered a unique charm that current models sometimes lack, sparking hope for their return.
The Reverso Tribute Moon's wearability on various wrist sizes is often better than anticipated from specifications, making it a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing choice for many.
A side-by-side comparison of different Reverso models, such as the Tribute Moon and a Grand Taille, would be highly beneficial for collectors to visually assess size and design differences.

The Discussion

KamalRostov

Mar 24, 2021

Any excuse for another watch will suffice dear friend! 😬

Alas, this beautiful piece requires none. I must say that it wears well on your wrist too. Congratulations Richard 🎉🎉🎉 You gotta bring lots of these new puppies on our next GTG!

rnaden

Mar 24, 2021

Will certainly do so, my friend

Thanks for the appreciation

doubleup

Mar 24, 2021

That may be one of the best looking reversos i have seen

Both dials are beautiful. Definitely two watches in one.

blau

Mar 24, 2021

Beware!

You might find this oversized Reverso supplanting your properly-sized one! It happened to me... (Shown below is my 8-day Grande Reverso. No recent pictures of my standby Grand Taille-sized Reverso Duo because I barely wear it anymore!)

rnaden

Mar 24, 2021

I’ll consider myself warned ;-)

That’s a nice 8 day you have. I was discussing Reverso’s of past and how they compare with the recent ones with the nice folks at the boutique....our conclusion was that there was a lot more to love in the past creations. My favorite is the grande date. I wonder if there will be any new Reverso’s with that feature being brought back.

amanico

Mar 24, 2021

Another beauty, here.

Jaeger-LeCoultre 90th Anniversary Collection

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