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Marcus Hanke, a respected voice in the watch collecting community, shares the story of acquiring his first Jaeger-LeCoultre, a classic Reverso. His post delves into the personal journey of finally owning a timepiece he long admired, offering a relatable perspective on how perceived size on paper can differ significantly from wrist presence. Hanke's experience highlights the enduring appeal of the Reverso and the emotional connection collectors form with their watches.
Have you thought about the colorful tributes, too? Why did you went with this version?
And congratulations to a very nice classic watch. You can't go wrong with that one!
And YES! The Reverso with its Art Deco appearance is what got me first interested in watches!
Very nice first and second photographs btw
... but back then, I could not afford it. Last year, JLC decided to "honour" its local sales partner, that had nursed JLC for decades (since VDO ownership), also through difficult times, by withdrawing the sales concession, because the shop's location would not match the brand image any more. Consequently, the remaining JLCs in stock were sold at a discount. Normally, I wear watches from 40 to 44mm diameter, so I am used to larger watches. However, I tried on some of the larger Reversos and like
Basically, I always wanted a rectangular watch, but on the paper, most (affordable) Reversos appeared to be too small for me. However, this experience once again proves that pure figures are very different when it comes to the subjective presence, especially of a rectangular timepiece. Marcus
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