Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde

amanico · 2016-04-07T00:03:29Z

Discover the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde in Rose Gold, an underrated masterpiece with a unique rectangular retrograde movement.

Totally under rated, this Reverso launched in 1996. When we think " Fine Chronographs ", we always have the Lange Datrograph, Double Split, the Jaeger Lecoultre Duometre, the Montblanc Minerva movements, or the Patek Rattrapante in our mind, rarely this Reverso. Not fair! Here, you have a technical

Totally under rated, this Reverso launched in 1996.

When we think " Fine Chronographs ", we always have the Lange Datrograph, Double Split, the Jaeger Lecoultre Duometre, the Montblanc Minerva movements, or the Patek Rattrapante in our mind, rarely this Reverso.

Not fair!

Here, you have a technical challenge, with a rectangular chronograph movement living in a small dimension, offering a retrograde 30 minutes chrono, with two faces: One, very clear and clean, dedicated to Time, the other to the Chronograph.

Who else did or does offer that?

Class, elegant, original. A true Jaeger Lecoultre.

Best,

Nicolas

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hs111

Apr 7, 2016

For humble me one of the most desirable JLCs.. So low-key on the Recto side.. AND..

Voilá !.. This great Verso, sophisticated & eclectic ! Although no real gold guy - this one I deeply appreciate. Had it once in my wrist from one of our friends.. - great experience & luxuriously cool ! Thx for this rewarding share! Best, hs

amanico

Apr 7, 2016

My pleasure, HS. It is a watch to discover or re discover. [nt]

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Apr 7, 2016

Wow the movement is made of gold too

A true classic and finely crafted chronograph in a small form movement as you said I haven\'t seen this in the metal before. Maybe one day, an updated version of this? Thanks for the pics Nico Cheers Robin

amanico

Apr 7, 2016

There was the Reverso Gran Sport Chrono, steel or yellow gold, too. [nt]

KMII

Apr 7, 2016

Had the opportunity to try the steel one...

And it is a very charming watch. Quite compact by modern standards yet packing so much content. If it had the rubber strap, I would have been truly tempted, on the bracelet I was less so. Thanks for bringing it up!

amanico

Apr 7, 2016

Same here about the rubber and the bracelet strap. [nt]

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