Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Septantième 8-Day

amanico · 2019-08-11T01:15:39Z

Celebrate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Septantième, a groundbreaking watch with an 8-day movement and big date. Discover its unique features and rarity.

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amanico celebrates the 12th anniversary of his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Septantième, a watch he acquired during a pivotal year for JLC. His post highlights the watch's significance as a 'star among stars,' detailing its groundbreaking features and personal importance within his collection.

2007 was a good year for me. The 2007 SIHH was one of the most brilliant for Jaeger Lecoultre, and this is the year I got the Master Minute Repeater and the... Reverso Septantième, obliging me to follow a serious diet after such a " Doublé ".

I had to sell a lot of pieces to fund both of them, as they came in less than two weeks. An opportunity I couldn't miss.

The Reverso Septantième is a watch I was running after since its unveiling, but the retail was substantial, let's say it this way.

There is one thing I am not sure... I doubt Jaeger Lecoultre made all the 500 pieces of the limited edition. 500 was too much for a watch like this. 125 or 200 would have been better. But here again, it is only my guess, based on the fact that I didn't see that many on the market since the unveiling. And when you make a quick research, as I just made it, only two are coming out for sale, in platinum.

The Reverso Septantième has two big assets. It is a charming watch, and it is a watch " of the firsts ".

First Reverso with this big XGT case which will survive only few years.

First Reverso with a 18 Kt white gold movement for the platinum, and rose gold movement for the rose gold version, with an extra bonus, a lovely swan neck.

First Reverso ( and first Jaeger Lecoultre, by the way ) using the 8 Days movement.

First Jaeger Lecoultre to use the Big Date.

Yes, the Reverso Septantième is a star among the stars...

A watch I brought with me for some nice trips, and which I will take during my short trip to come...

A lovely companion, which is a great member of my top Jaeger Lecoultre collection, among with the Duometre à Chronographe and the Master Minute Repeater.

Happy 12th, my dear Septantième.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Reverso Septantième was a pioneering model, being the first Reverso with the large XGT case, the first with an 18k white gold or rose gold movement (depending on the case material), and the first JLC to use an 8-day movement and a big date complication.
Despite being a limited edition of 500 pieces, the contributor speculates that JLC may not have produced the full quantity, as few examples appear on the market, suggesting its rarity.
One collector regrettably traded his Reverso Septantième, finding it too heavy in platinum, despite later appreciating the size in lighter materials like steel or 18k gold.
The Reverso Septantième's dial layout and complications influenced the design of other JLC models, such as the Master 8 Days in a round case.

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kev09

Aug 11, 2019

The subtle grey dial and silver numerals are very pleasing. Nice to see it again. Regards Kev.

Centurionone

Aug 11, 2019

Makes my 976 look like a Skoda

BP_SG

Aug 11, 2019

It was this very watch of yours that helped me decide on my very 1st JLC watch=) My JLC Master 8 Days has a similar dial layout and complications as the Reverso Septantième just that it is in a round case. It’s always a joy seeing your photos of it. Enjoy your beautiful watch and have a great weekend. Best Regards, Brian

MichaelC

Aug 11, 2019

What a watch. Looks as new as ever!

holdemchamp1225

Aug 11, 2019

and have owned it in the past but foolishly traded it for a Reverso Tourbillon as I thought it was too big for my wrist at the time. I eventually added the Reverso Grande Date, Grande Sun/Moon, and Grande GMT which are the same size but lighter in weight due to being SS and/or 18k instead of platinum so maybe it was not a size initially that bothered me, could have been the weight instead. I still adore the concept and look of the septantième even though it is no longer in my collection. I am al

ZSHSZ

Aug 11, 2019

Enjoy yours my friend!

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