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My first ever Reverso (well not quite!!)
I have always told myself that when I ever do buy a Jaeger-Le Coultre, it would have to be the iconic Reverso. Tonight, I bought a Reverso but as you can see, it was not quite for me but for the love of my life. I am glad she chose this model because I was shown the Reverso One Re Edition when it was launched at the SIHH a few years back. When I did see it, I had thought to myself 'what a gorgeous timepiece' but I did not have anyone to give it to. I loved the size of the watch, the font and its vintage look.
Fast forward to 2020 and I finally met someone who I believe will be with me until my last days. Yes, yes, I remain a romantic at heart 
Conveniently or rather inconveniently, Jaeger had decided to discontinue the Reverso One Re edition so I looked high and low for this model but with little success. To make matters worse with the current pandemic, I am unable to leave the country unless it is for business or education purposes and flying overseas to buy a watch, I have no idea why, did not fall into either of those categories!
Then a week ago I was invited to a De Bethune event and decided to drop by at the adjacent display of Jaeger watches and the Re Edition caught my eyes instantly. Me liking the watch was one thing but as the watch was for my partner, it was arguably her choice and I am pleased to say that we picked it up this evening. It was the last piece available in the country and even though she is not really a watch enthusiast, I have seldom seen her happier. I did not think it was possible but In fact, this watch has had an even greater impact than the gorgeous engagement ring I had given her. Mission accomplished!
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My first ever Reverso (well not quite!!)
I have always told myself that when I ever do buy a Jaeger-Le Coultre, it would have to be the iconic Reverso. Tonight, I bought a Reverso but as you can see, it was not quite for me but for the love of my life. I am glad she chose this model because I wa...
Congratulation for both of you. That is a beautiful woman's reverso.
Speaking as a man, it is more beautiful than a ring (but ladies may think different ). Now all you have to do is get a Reverso tribute to 1931 black dial. That would make a killer couple watch
Thank you for the great idea!
I am actually waiting for the 90th anniversary of the Reverso in 2021 and hope they will release a watch that I will be keen on!
Congratulatons!
You have done well with this beautiful watch. I can feel your elation and I wish you both many more watches and happiness together.
Thanks so much for your reply!
Yes I am over the moon even though the watch is my partner's. Somehow seeing her so happy is all that matters.
Thank you very much Bill!
I have seldom been so excited buying a watch. Yes the watch may be a quartz, yes it was not even for me but I guess as the old saying goes, giving is better than receiving!
Great gesture, my friend. And great watch!
Here are some superb variations... And the Cordonet! ...
Thank you Nico!
I actually love the last two!! I have not seen it on the website so I guess they too have been discontinued. Actually I like the Re Edition because of its simplicity and the fact that it does not have any diamonds! I always feel that a ladies watch should...
Very elegant, more so, for a women. Congrats! Sometimes, things should be admired on someone else's wrist.
Even better when it is someone you love and cherish. Ted
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story Sham, a wonderful gesture and a most meaningful present for an important person!👍🥂
PS: I agree it’s totally crazy that traveling to buy a watch for our partners is not considered both business and educational!😂😎
Thank you Patrick!
I feel a bit guilty to say this but 2020 has been one of the best years in my life so far.
And I certainly hope
that you were one of the lucky ones Patrick! I have not dabbled in the stock market for over 25 years but have been dabbling in the riskier game of love!
Congratulations on your engagement, Sham!
And a terrific choice for your fiance! I'm a big fan of JLC's ladies pieces as well, hoping to get one for my girl one day....when the time is right
Thank you very much for the congratulatory wish!
I am sure you will choose a lovely piece for your girl. I am not sure if you were referring to your girlfriend or daughter but she is one lucky girl too!
Huge congrats to you both my friend.
Excellent gift , i am also looking to get my Boss a Reverso one day , i know she likes the burgundy boutique edition a lot and fun fact is that it looks great on my wrist too 😉 Hope your loved one is happy with your amazing and generous gift . Wish you bo...
Thank you very much my friend!
And you are right - it looks great on your wrist!! As Nico said, the watch has your name written on it. Ooops, I forgot, your wife's name written on it!
Big congratulations on meeting someone!
If there is a story of how you met which you would like to share, I'm happy to hear it. The watch, of course, is lovely and she will think of you whenever happens to glance down at her wrist.
Thank you!!
I sure hope that she wears the watch often! There is a tendency for her to treasure the gift and only wear the watch sparingly.
Big congrats on your engagement, my friend!
Looks like multiple reasons for celebration this year - both in the personal and horological life!
Thank you very much for your kind words!
I have a strange feeling that this watch is going to be a keeper! (I hope so anyway)
Reverso make great gifts!
This was bestowed to my niece on her graduating with a Ph.D. Congrats on the union. ...
Thank you Fernando!
That is one of the loveliest dials I have ever seen on a Reverso. The numerals are bewitching!
Thank you for your kind remarks!
It would have been the perfect ladies watch if it was manual winding but perhaps women prefer quartz anyway!