Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel - Hokusai ‘Kirifuri Waterfall’ . Some official pictures.
amanico
The Reverso Tribute Enamel - Hokusai ‘Kirifuri Waterfall’ is the second Tribute to Hokusai paid by Jaeger-Lecoultre to this artist.
Indeed, in 2018, we had a first one, which is famous as several brands paid homage to Hokusai and his well known " Great wave of Kanagawa ".
Here is the 2018 " Great wave of Kanagawa ", in white gold, limited to 8 pieces:
The original masterpiece:
This year, Jaeger-Lecoultre comes back to Hokusai with a second Reverso, the Reverso Tribute Enamel - Hokusai ‘Kirifuri Waterfall’
Here, we have the same case dimensions, which are ideal for that kind of Reverso: 45, 5 x 27, 4 big, 9, 73 mm high, in white gold, too.
Of course, the movement, is the same, the good old Cal 822 we all know.
The main interest of this watch is on the recto and the verso, for sure.
On the recto, you have a beautiful enamel grand feu green dial, which receives a waves guilloché. I posted the picture of the Great wave of Kanagawa above for you to compare the two dials.
I personally find the green enamel grand feu very nice, but, well... Once again, another green watch... I start to get rid of green dials, and I would have much preferred a blue dial, with the wave pattern I rally find delicious.
Now, the raison d'être of this watch, its back... And the sumptuous Kirifuri Waterfall.
Are you able to imagine the amount of talent and skill to be able to reproduce such a masterpiece in such a small space? That always impressed me.
Here again, the outcome is spectacular.
Even if I must confess that my favorite remains the Great Wave of Kanagawa, for its blue hue and for the mystic wave.
A last small difference with this new Reverso" Hokusai " is that it is also a limited edition, but of 10 pieces instead of 8.
Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,
Best.
Nicolas
Comments:
eklektik July 1st, 2021-06:57
This is enameling at its best! The wave is my best one, but the details of the people in front of the waterfall are magic! Well done JLC for making the most of the back case once again! Best, E.
FabR July 1st, 2021-08:53
Thanks for sharing another terrific Reverso, Nico -- happy for the lucky 10 enthusiasts who are able to include them in their personal collections! ;-)
lm6 July 1st, 2021-08:58
The enameling is amazing! I quite agree that it's hard to understand how the artist can capture all the details in this scale. Fascinating - and beautiful. Of the two watches I must say I prefer the "Great Wave" - on both the recto and the verso!
amanico July 1st, 2021-13:21
Same preference here. Except for the Guilloché, which I prefer on this last one.
Cpt Scarlet July 1st, 2021-09:13
Beautiful and creative craftsmanship ... We need to keep these skills alive.
Centurionone July 1st, 2021-13:39
In love with the dial as well as admiring the exquisite enamel
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