Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Watch Upgrade

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde features one of the finest manual-wind lateral clutch chronographs in modern horology, with a solid gold movement that predates F.P. Journe's use of the material. It was also the first-ever lateral clutch manual-wind chronograph in a non-round form factor in wristwatch history.
• The relative obscurity of this reference helps keep it free from hype, appealing to collectors who appreciate 'inside baseball' knowledge.
• All of the 1990s Grande Taille case limited editions, produced in batches of 500 pieces, are considered exceptional examples of Jaeger-LeCoultre's craftsmanship.
• The original author, cfn, frequently pairs his watches with suede straps, which he also did for this Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde.
• One commenter suggested that while the Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde is one of the nicest Reverso models, it could benefit from a different strap choice.