Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tourbillon: Collector Debate

amanico · 2013-11-27T03:41:14Z

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tourbillon: Rose gold, platinum, or skeleton? Collectors debate aesthetics, hidden vs. visible tourbillons, and metal preferences.

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Nicolas (amanico) invites the community to weigh in on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tourbillon, presenting three distinct variations: rose gold, platinum, and platinum skeleton. His personal preference for the platinum skeleton, due to its integrated tourbillon display, sparks a lively debate on aesthetics, complication visibility, and material choices among collectors.

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Rose Gold?

Platinum?

Platinum Skeleton?

Though question, isn't it? The clear winner, for me, is the Platinum Skeleton. I am not very mad about the idea to always see the Tourbillon, and much prefer to see it when I want, on the verso side, just by flipping the case. With a few exceptions, nonetheless...

The Skeleton is one of them, because I find the Tourbillon being particularly well integrated in the dial, it is part of the decorum, if I want to put it in a better way, and not just a " hole " in the dial. The Gyro One or Two is another one, but those tell another story! What is your opinion and preference, here? Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-11-27 03:47:55

Key Points from the Discussion

Many contributors, including the author, express a preference for the tourbillon to be hidden or only visible on the verso side, appreciating the subtlety and the 'secret' nature of the complication, with the skeletonized version being a rare exception for its integrated design.
The non-skeleton platinum tourbillon is a favorite for its classic appeal, the hidden tourbillon, and its perceived value in the secondary market compared to other brands' tourbillons.
The rose gold Reverso Tourbillon is highly favored by several members for its subtle elegance, classic aesthetic, and the fact that the dial doesn't overtly display the special movement underneath.
The platinum skeleton version, while intellectually admired, is considered too delicate or 'fancy' for some, though the author defends it as a modern art creation, light and subtle, rather than baroque.
There's a specific critique regarding the 'swash' design element on the platinum dial and the placement of the power reserve indicator on the front of the platinum model versus the back of the rose gold version.
One contributor appreciates the platinum model for its white metal, blue strap, and quiet appearance that holds internal secrets, while finding large, circular skeleton watches more masculine.

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Ares501 - Mr Green

Nov 27, 2013

but I'm Rose Gold guy ;) Cheers D

Ares501 - Mr Green

Nov 27, 2013

JL signature stands out on dial side in rose gold and the way that it harmonizes with blue hands and guilloche dial but sweetest side is back side on this Reverso of course I love "steampunkish" look of that back side very much and somehow I don't find power reserve disturbing but very a propos Sincerely Rose Damjan

Spellbound

Nov 27, 2013

For me, the clear winner is the Rose Gold. It has a feeling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby and the beautiful dresses of the Roaring Twenties. The Platinum reminds of the Chrysler Building in NYC, and finally, the Platinum Skeleton reminds of the Lloyd's Building in London. So for warmth, and decadence, I absolutely love the rose gold. Great pictures, Dean

Sandgroper

Nov 27, 2013

I love the Breguet numbers on the Platinum but I really don't like the "swash" on the dial for the RM, I Love the movement too. The dial on the Rose Gold is my favourite but I would love the Breguet numbers, the movement is very nice too. Skeleton are not really my thing although this one due to its "modern" looks doesn't look bad at all compared with some "Rococos" which I really don't like. So, if I had to choose one, I guess it would be the Rose Gold, followed by the Platinum and the Skeleton

02acs

Nov 27, 2013

The power reserve on the Pt ruins the otherwise perfect dial. Those Arabic numerals and the rest are perfect though.

hs111

Nov 27, 2013

Why ? Well it just happens, that I'm not a lover of skeleton pieces, with the one exception of the Master Minute Repeater in Titanium ( Antoine LeCoultre), The piece I have seen myself thanks to you.. - Second would be the Platinium one, low key enough with those numbers on the recto side - my Kudos to the Rose Gold, pretty straightforward, clear fonts on the recto, the Tourbillion only when I want AND a clear readable RDM, nicely finished. Thus, sorry - other choice, but " Chacun a son gout"..

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