Horological Meandering

Let the game begin, what’s the Purists greatest watch Some entrance rules, needs to be iconic and at-least 40 years in the making, the draw: Reverso v cartier tank Submariner v seamaster 300 Calatrava v datejust Speedmaster v navitimer Patek PC Chronograp...  

I am a huge fan of JLC, it's one of my top 3 favorite brands, and the Reverso plays a huge role in my love for the maison. It's the perfect timepiece for people who want a watch that is instantly recognizable by watch nerds and completely unknown by the b... 

. . . saeth Dr No. 🙂

but I'm open to bribes...

Iconic: versatile, simple and complex at the same time.

Its physical function is too iconic, unique, wondrous, and fun to ignore.

Give me the Tank with Mesh, first. I will report my experiences after a year, then let me do the Reverso for another year. By then, I would be able the definitively report my impressions. 😉

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One of the most iconic watches ever. We are so used to seeing it, one may easily overlook the brilliance of its design like you may do with the datejust. Even if I really love the Reverso a lot Tank is level above.

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When i deal the cards, this ace wil flip open at first sight. It is a ace from hearts, and at the back a lovely woman hearts. She wear a flower and with the ace side a tank wil be blast away. Duo face and in gold, a Reverso born in Le Sentier part of the ... 

The best of both. Cheers, Kurt.

To me that is the more iconic, the more broadly recognized. And the one I’d choose. Thanks for pulling together, a great idea.

I find it amusing that the tank has always been a dress watch, but the reverso (which has a similar look) was once considered a sports watch. 😂

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JLC makes its own movements and has supplied other manufacturers for a long time. Cartier only much later manufactured its own movements. Clive

Its been around longer, unbroken in lineage, is more historically important, and has significantly more iterations that give each owner their own flavor. And they wear much more svelte than a Reverso, even if you want a reversing feature. ...