Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon SIHH 2017

amanico · 2017-02-20T08:20:32Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon in steel, unveiled at SIHH 2017. Discover its moon phase, dual time zone, and design compared to the Tribute Calendar.

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Amanico's post from SIHH 2017 introduces the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon, a significant release for its steel case and refined moon phase complication. This article explores the nuances of this model, comparing it to its rose gold predecessor, the Reverso Tribute Calendar, and highlighting its distinct aesthetic and technical features. Amanico's detailed comparison helps enthusiasts understand JLC's evolving Reverso line.

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You certainly remember that past year, Jaeger Lecoultre unveiled the Reverso Tribute Calendar.

A big case ( 49, 7 x 29, 9 x 10, 9 mm ), available in rose gold only, housing the Cal 853, which is made of 280 parts and 19 jewels.

This year, Jaeger Lecoultre gives birth to the Reverso Tribute Moon, in steel, this time.

The case is slightly smaller ( 49, 4 mm ) the width and the height remaining the same, using the same movement, but, as the pieces of the calendar are removed, with 223 parts.

Both the Reverso Tribute Calendar and Moon offer a second time zone and a night and day indicator on the verso dial.

On the Tribute Moon, you only have a simple date, surrounding the moon phase, which doesn't compromise the purity of this silver grained dial, with its applied blue hour markers and hands.

Here are the pictures I could take at the Jaeger Lecoultre Booth during the SIHH.

As you can see, the verso dial is not bad looking, either, with its blue " clous de Paris " decoration.

One word on the dimensions of this " Tribute Moon ". Try it, in the metal, the figures, especially the 49, 4 mm, can frighten some of us. It is not that frightening, in the reality.

Even if I still think that a bit smaller, it would have been better.

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts on this one,

Best.

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The steel case of the Reverso Tribute Moon offers less heft than the rose gold Tribute Calendar, which some collectors might find more comfortable for daily wear, despite a preference for a slightly smaller overall size.
The front dial of the Reverso Tribute Moon is highly praised for its design, with the larger size being a positive attribute. However, the 'Night' and 'Day' labels on the reverse dial are considered less appealing, though not a deal-breaker.
The color palette and the contrast between the grained and guilloché dial treatments are particularly appreciated, enhancing the watch's visual appeal.

The Discussion

willski

Feb 20, 2017

I like the dials.

Especially the colours and the grained vs. guilloche treatments. As you say though, smaller would be preferable...

amanico

Feb 20, 2017

Thanks for your feedback, Willski. [nt]

iadxb

Feb 20, 2017

Very, very handsome watch

I like everything about the front dial very much. The larger size compared to the original tribute works for me too. The reverse dial I find less impressive, I would do without the 'Night' and 'Day' labels if I could, but still not a deal breaker. Looking forward to try it on in the metal. Thank you for the report!

amanico

Feb 20, 2017

Yes,I agree. In terms of wordings, less is more is crucial. Thanks, iadxb. [nt]

foversta

Feb 20, 2017

A lovely piece but I would have loved to see it smaller...

Anyway, I can't wait to have the ability to test it. Thanks for the pics. Fx

amanico

Feb 20, 2017

You will see, a tad smaller in the real, than the figures suggest. [nt]

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