Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Septantième Overview

amanico · 2018-08-30T05:32:39Z

Discover the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Septantième, a 2001 milestone with an 8-day movement, Grande Date, and platinum case. A true collector's piece.

Most probably one of my 5 favorite Reverso is this Septantième, along with the Reverso Tribute Duo from 2016, the Reverso Red from 2011, the Reverso Platinum Nr 2 and the Reverso Tourbillon Skeleton in platinum.

When it was introduced in the catalog in 2002, unveiled in 2001 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Jaeger Lecoultre's rectangular icon, it was a first:

First Reverso in platinum with the XGT case, which was also available in rose gold,

First Reverso to use 18 Kt white gold for its movement, 18 Kt rose gold for the rose gold version,

First 8 Days movement,

First Grande Date ( ever? ) at least in a Reverso, but if my memory serves me well, in any JLC watch, round or rectangular.

Limited to 500 pieces in platinum ( 500 pieces on rose gold as well ), the Septantième as the first of a long series which didn't live its full saga.

Why? Certainly because of its high price, probably due to the fact that Jaeger Lecoultre decided to offer a steel version without day night indicator, the Reverso Grande Date, among others, just a few years after...

Still, the Reverso Septantième is a great watch, a milestone in the collection.

Besides its mechanical virtues, and its list of " firsts ", this Reverso has charm and beauty.

Its grey ruthenium asymmetric dial, its heated blue hands and its nicely decorated white gold movement with its unusual swan neck in a modern Jaeger Lecoultre make its very desirable time keeper.

Three things are less enjoyable:

The " paper " night and day indicator, which is not dign of a watch of this level,

The fact that you have to give the crown a lot of turns to fully wind it,

The important weight of the watch due to the choice of platinum and the size of the case.

Still, and despite these three cons, this is a very desirable, class, elegant and unique companion.

And one of the best when it comes to my collection of modern Jaeger-Lecoultre, with my Duometre à Chronographe in white gold and my Master Minute Repeater titanium.

Long life to the Septantième!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite loving the Reverso's history and design, some collectors find it doesn't wear well on their wrist, leading to a desire to own one for its heritage rather than daily wear.
The Reverso Septantième is consistently admired for its marvelous design, with its appeal often enhanced by high-quality photography.
The Reverso Septantième is a desirable piece that many collectors aspire to add to their personal collections.

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MichaelC

Aug 30, 2018

Perhaps I can try it on one day, when I cross the pond...

Walter2

Aug 30, 2018

I love all the Reverso watches, i had one till the bulgary in my house, a simple steel Gran Taille, but i never weared it. I love to play with this watch, to hold it in my hands, but on my wrist the watch is loosing. I really dont know why. But it is still on my buy list, crazy! I want another one, may be for the history from this watch.

dms

Aug 30, 2018

The grey dial, the blue hands and this “pastel” night/day indicator work well together.

AuHavrePro

Aug 30, 2018

shall never tire of seeing it. Marvelous watch frequently made even better by your photography . Cheers, Filip

Mr.Gatsby

Sep 1, 2018

Would love to add this to my collection some time

Mr.Gatsby

Sep 1, 2018

Let me know your whereabouts. Before year end we should meet

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