Jaeger-LeCoultre

The Jaeger-LeCoutre Reverso is a classic that every collector should own at some stage. I would like to ask for your advice and experiences with this model as so many variations have been issued over the years.

for me is Septantieme...it's just the most beautiful one of them all to me

although it is veeery veeery hard to name just one...

Best

Damjan

Right now, cronolust, it would be best if you could post a few wrist shots of you wearing different watches. That will help us determine if you can wear all Reverso sizes and, if not, what are the sizes that would suit your wrist and what models are available in those sizes.

I have a friend whose wrist is larger than mine and said he prefers the GT to the XGT size while I am the other way round. By seeing some of your wrist shots, the collective members here should be able to help narrow your scope down a bit and save you time.

Ruckdee

Do you want a complication, or not?

Do you prefer a simpler one? With Date, no Date? Seconds, no Seconds?

What case size?

What metal?

What is your budget?

Best,

Nicolas

I think that the GT case would be easy to wear with a shirt cuff but I would like to know what you think. Also, the trend for watch sizes is slimmer and smaller than over the past ten years or so.

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Complication would be good as would some nice finishing visible to the eye.

Reverso Platinum Nr 2 Tourbillon ( on the right ) and skeleton Torubillon ( on your left ).



Limited to 500 pieces for the non skeleton, and to 35 pieces for the skeleton.

GT case, in both ... cases.

Best,

Nicolas aka rent a car.

Nicholas,

The 60eme, the Touirbillon, the Minute repeater, the Chronograph, the Perpetual Calendar, and the Geographique...

All in a GT case, of course.

Best,

Nicolas

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Best,

Nicolas

an olive tree !

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This Reverso n°2 is for me one of the most beautiful Reverso ever made (even THE most beautiful). I love every detail of this watch. it has all that I love in a Reverso : the size, the ruthenium dial, the floral numbers, the fact that no figure is partly "eaten" by a complication, a perfectly balanced movement, the applied JLC logo at 12, and so on.

The good news is that it can be found on the different collectors markets for a way more reasonnable price.

It is just a question of time and patience.

One of my top five favourite Reverso, for sure.

Best,

Nicolas

Speechless....

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...large and small to find the right fit.  Everyone reacts differently to different sizes depending on personal taste and how it lays on your particular wrist.  After much trial and error, I settled on the GT size because the proportions were easiest for me to wear and it rested properly on the wrist.  I would suggest finding the right size first, and then looking at the models available in that size/metal.  I've been very happy with mine, this "Art Deco" model from the 90s.  Best, Ken in NYC

Hi Ken,

...just when I thought there was no Reverso for me!  I found it at a small NYC vintage dealer.  As for the strap, I have recently replaced it with a chestnut brown matte croc that provides a bit more contrast and seems more casual to me.  Here's the Reverse (o).   Thanks for your kind words.  Ken

Ken that watch looks fantastic, you must be pleased with it.

... you tried it with a black strap, Ken?

I'd think that a black strap would enhace its classic elegance even better than a brown one.

Christian

The colour and texture of a strap makes a big difference to the look of most watches but it gives the Reverso a big change of character.

Hi Christian, do you own an Art Deco model Reverso ?

Has a combination of noble retro charme, elegance
and enough 'jeunesse' to be a keeper.
- What a nice suggestion, as well ..

Continue to wear her in good health !

Best, hs

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But on a more modest budget, The Grande Date would be my choice.

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cheers

PAt