Greg D
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Reverso Repetition Minutes a Rideau
According to my 2000 catalog the Sun/Moon was available in white gold with the black dial or pink gold with the white dial. Both are beautiful.
I think Nico is exacly right it in saying that in that era the Reversos were the princes of the JLC range, there was nothing in the league of the Duometre etc. The round watches were perhaps neglected.
These days the balance has changed with the current Reversos moving to elegant - but less complicated pieces, and much of the drama being elsewhere in the range. There have been complicated Reversos - like the Reverso Repetition Minutes a Rideau - but they are perhaps less elegant and coherent than the 90s series.
I imagine that with the XGT models a limit was reached - and the TT1931 is a return to the roots of the model.
I do love these models - but not quite as much as the 90s models.
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Afraid I'm a terrible photographer, but having taken delivery of a new addition I wanted to share some pictures The 60eme is much more attractive in the flesh than in pictures. The contrast of the different dial guilloche is very interesting - although ha...
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Beautiful and tasteful watches. An enviable collection!! I'm looking forward to seeing them in the metal.
What can I say? Three fantastic Reversos.
Ok, it is easy to admire a 60eme and a 70eme. Both being very important milestones in JLC and Reverso life. But the Geographique is a Reverso I love a lot. For its complication, for its design, and for its spirit. A great and Under estimated Watch, in the...
Thanks Nico...
When disaster struck a few years ago - the Geographique was one of the first watches I replaced.I still think it is one of the best executions of the complication, partly because it's there when you need it - but doesn't dominate. Most world-timers announ...
100% agreed!
Greg, There's something about those Reversos from about a decade ago - they have a romance, a spirit, which is absolutely fantastic. If I'm honest, the 70eme isn't one for me. There's something about the dial composition which doesn't quite capture me; it...
Thanks for your thoughts E.
I think the 70eme is an extreme watch. I love it - but it is quite thick and very heavy (mine weighs 168g). Why do I love it? The balance of the dial is something I love - particularly in the platinum version where the blues, greys and silvers come togeth...
Greg, thank you!
168g - just...wow...bit of a workout! Thank you for your comments, as you actually have experience of wearing them (I'm working off photos, so am pretty uninformed, really; take my comments with a small heap of fleur de sel de Guerande). As for the Sun/Mo...
Reverso Repetition Minutes a Rideau
According to my 2000 catalog the Sun/Moon was available in white gold with the black dial or pink gold with the white dial. Both are beautiful. I think Nico is exacly right it in saying that in that era the Reversos were the princes of the JLC range, ther...
Aaah, the Reverso RM a Rideau... I will soon come back to that model.
I totally agree on the size, though... Too big for me, too. Another which is too big is the stunning Gyro II. A top Watch, with a good excuse for its thickness, the Gyrotourbillon, but unwearable on my human wrist. Best, Greg. Nicolas
Yes, this was a fantastic series. The only problem is that .....
JLC favoured the Reverso line. There was not round counterpart as exciting as the Reverso was, at that time. But what a series! Best, Greg. Nicolas
Ha! I was thinking of bidding on one of these in the Bonhams Auction recently!
I have to wonder.... There was also a Reverso Tourbillon in platinum that did not reach the reserve. Great watch and your photos are better than you believe. Had forgotten what a beautiful dial the 60eme had. Congrats! Andrew H
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Thanks for the kind words Andrew, Yes two 60eme were sold at auction recently. The estimates were very low in both cases, but were wrong - with both going for similar prices. I thought both were slightly low - but given there were two examples I guess tha...
You are made for this kind of Reverso, Andrew.
Since the time you are thinking of them! Best, my friend. Nicolas
A great triumvirate of Reversos!
Hi All thee look great. Though for me the 60eme stands out - in a GT case and that dial with all its eccentricities is just fab. I've been luck enough to see one in the flesh, it and the repetition from the same series are my favourite watches. Cheers JML...