My First Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso: A Collector's Personal Journey
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My First Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso: A Collector's Personal Journey

By Marcus Hanke · Sep 16, 2021 · 20 replies
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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.

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is a Reverso - of course. The most classic of all JLCs, and browsing through the posts on this forum, this particular model appears to be very popular.











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Stoikos
Sep 16, 2021
Congrats! Beautiful pics.

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Reuven Malter
Sep 16, 2021
Congratulations! Such a nice piece!

Have you thought about the colorful tributes, too? Why did you went with this version?

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Marcus Hanke
Sep 17, 2021
My favourite Reverso originally was the Gran Sport Chrono ...

... 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

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Reuven Malter
Sep 17, 2021
Thank you very much for your detailed explanations.

Jlcs behaviour is a shame, though!

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jml_watches
Sep 16, 2021
Very nice - enjoy wearing it :)

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lm6
Sep 16, 2021
Amazing pics!

And congratulations to a very nice classic watch. You can't go wrong with that one!

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