Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931 Rouge: Minute Hand Crystal Contact Issue

Tyo · 2020-06-24T04:59:48Z

Discover a potential manufacturing issue with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931 Rouge where the minute hand may scratch the crystal. Collector insights on repair costs and warranty.

Tyo's striking photograph of his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931 Rouge, captured amidst a unique atmospheric 'sand mist,' sparked an unexpected and highly relevant discussion among collectors. While initially showcasing the watch's aesthetic appeal, Tyo's post inadvertently brought to light a potential manufacturing anomaly concerning the minute hand and crystal clearance, prompting other owners to examine their own pieces more closely. This thread offers valuable insights into a specific issue that can affect certain ultra-thin JLC Reverso models.

Key Points from the Discussion

A circular mark observed on the crystal, centered and with a radius corresponding to the minute hand's length, is likely caused by the minute hand tip making contact with the inner surface of the crystal, possibly due to minimal clearance in ultra-thin movements.
This issue has been observed by other owners of the Reverso Tribute to 1931 Rouge, suggesting it might be a specific problem with this reference rather than an isolated incident, as it hasn't been reported on other TT 1931 models like the black dial version.
JLC service centers can address this problem, likely by replacing the crystal. However, repairs for watches out of warranty, especially those acquired privately, may incur significant costs, raising questions about whether JLC should cover such a defect.
There is debate among collectors regarding whether JLC should charge for fixing this issue, as it appears to be a manufacturing defect rather than wear and tear, even if the watch is out of warranty.

The Discussion

myles721

Jun 24, 2020

Awesome shot!!! [nt]

amanico

Jun 24, 2020

You cannot be lucky every day of the year! But at least you have a nice red consolation on the wrist. [nt]

dms

Jun 24, 2020

Great shot !

Have you noticed the circle that I am seeing on the dial? (centered and with a radius of about the length of the minutes hand). What is it? Optical effet?

Tyo

Jun 24, 2020

Yes I’ve seen it since the beginning. You don’t have it on yours? [nt]

dms

Jun 24, 2020

I don’t think so. Will check tomorrow [nt]

Tyo

Jun 24, 2020

if it was a Rolex, I'd have a super rare dial whose value would allow me to buy a small car :) [nt]

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