JLC Reverso Chronographe Retrograde Rose Gold Vintage
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JLC Reverso Chronographe Retrograde Rose Gold Vintage

By amanico · Nov 4, 2023 · 32 replies
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Nicolas (amanico) brings to light a truly special timepiece: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde from the 1990s. This article delves into why this particular reference, especially a rare prototype, continues to captivate collectors and stands as a testament to JLC's horological prowess during a pivotal decade for the Reverso line.

Here we are talking of the Reverso Chronographe Retrograde from the 90's, not the current one. 

A piece you know quite well, as it has a lot of fans among us. 

Till here, nothing special... 





Watch by Jaeger LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Reverso, Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde

Here comes the bonus...  A prototype, with its mention  Bale 96 / xx ( In fact, there were 20 protos made ). 

Watch by Jaeger LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Reverso, Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde

Watch by Jaeger LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Reverso, Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde

Isn't that cool? 

Best,

Nicolas

PS: Credit Photos and watch: S SONG. 

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1WatchMan
Nov 4, 2023

A pity that Reversos don't really sing to me on the wrist, because I would really like to have one.

JL
jlux
Nov 4, 2023

Timeless elegance at its best.

1W
1WatchMan
Nov 4, 2023

And buying a watch to not wear it doesn't make sense to me, although sometimes I even consider it 😅

PA
patrick_y
Nov 4, 2023

1990s were the best decade for Reverso... And that's when I first discovered the Reverso - in 1997 - and became very much attracted to it. Even today, Reversos still grip me and don't let go.

KC
KCLQMULKU
Nov 4, 2023

Amazing how different it is the contemporary version (albeit stunning too), yet this has a number of elements that make this so much more fanciful and special.

PA
patrick_y
Nov 5, 2023

And some of those XGT cases too were very nice. A bit big and thicker, but still very nice.

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