JLC Reverso Red Enamel Dial Limited Edition

joenghenry · 2018-02-24T22:34:34Z

Discover the JLC Reverso Red Enamel dial, a limited edition of 8 pieces. Explore its unique design, opaque enamel, and collector insights. White gold case.

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Joenghenry provides a first look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Red Enamel dial, a highly limited edition of just eight pieces. His post delves into the unique aesthetic choices, such as the opaque red enamel and white lacquer details, inviting community discussion on this exclusive timepiece's design and market position.

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As first reported by one of our fellow purists, David , apart from the previous versions of rose gold white enamel reverso (? limited edition of 100 or 200) and the white gold blue enamel reverso (limited edition of 50), there is now a red enamel one (limited edition of 8).

Just dropped by the JLC boutique inside Harbour City of Hong Kong to have a look of this beauty in this Sunday afternoon.

According to JLC boutique staff, this reference was launched in 2017, in a very low profile (actually haven't heard of it before David posted its picture 2 weeks ago).

It has hand winding caliber and grand reverso white gold case, same to the blue enamel one.

But as you can see in the picture, the breguet numerals, JLC/ reverso wording and the railway are either painted white lacquer or burnt white enamel, instead of the silvery metal raising from the base metal of dial as in blue enamel.

The red enamel is also completely opaque, instead of the semi transparent blue enamel showing the underlying guilloche pattern.

What do you think about this reference?

Best, Henry

Key Points from the Discussion

The red enamel Reverso was a custom limited production run of 8 pieces, initiated by a group of JLC Hong Kong collectors who struggled to agree on design specifics beyond the red enamel dial itself.
The red enamel dial is praised for its superlative artistry and craftsmanship, representing a deep cultural meaning for the region.
Despite its exquisite rarity, the red enamel Reverso's steep price, exceeding vintage red enamel Reverso auction results, makes other high-end watches like the Lange One Moonphase a more appealing alternative for some collectors.
The Reverso's design, particularly in ultra-limited editions with gorgeous dials, is considered a timeless choice for collectors.
A question arises regarding the availability and pricing of this limited edition in Hong Kong, suggesting potential market interest or perceived value concerns.

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mahesh

Feb 25, 2018

Go for it Henry

You will never go wrong with a Reverso & this one is ultra-LE with a gorgeous dial ! Best, mahesh.,

amanico

Feb 25, 2018

I find it very attractive, indeed, but I prefer the purity of the Red ( Steel ). [nt]

Tyo

Feb 25, 2018

I do not like the numerals on this watch. I’m also surprised that you can still find one.

My vote goes for the Rouge in steel like amanico.

MTF

Feb 25, 2018

This highly crafted model is for true connoisseurs

joenghenry Contrary to the common view, this very limited edition is superlative for its arts and craft. Real enamel artistry and not cheap applique. It has taken skill and patience to perfect exquisitely and should be respected. The colour is bold with deep cultural meaning for the region as well as pretty. The two colours of passion, blood soaked earth, patriotism, and purity. Its rarity can only be revered by the few and if you are lucky to be in a position to join those few.....grasp the opp

Alkiro1

Feb 25, 2018

If you want a very exclusive timepiece Henry, go for it. Otherwise, the Reverso Red in steel is the other seducing option

Best wishes Alkiro

joenghenry

Feb 25, 2018

Dear All, thanks for your feedback.

The red enamel dial is indeed nice. But the price is really steep, even more expensive than the auction result of the vintage red enamel reverso of 1930s. With the same (actually less) amount funding, I would prefer the Lange One new moonphase. Though I agree that this time piece being limited to 8 is definitely much more exquisite. Best, Henry

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