Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium Duoface Small Seconds
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso started life in 1930 following the need for a watch that was sturdy enough for use by polo players. The pivoting case was created, enabling the wearer to flip the watch and protect the crystal.
For nearly 100 years, the Reverso has remained a firm favourite with watch collectors, as not only a fun concept but as a foundation for a very elegant dress watch. There have been many iterations but few are as versatile and useful as this Duoface version.
Firstly, the steel rectangular case is very wearable at 42.9mm x 25.5mm and has a height of 10.31mm. Within its reversible case, a single movement powers two independent dials, allowing the wearer to read two time zones. The first (or Recto) dial is an elegant silver, decorated with a Guilloché centre and Arabic numerals which sit on a delicately brushed silver finish. A rectangular small seconds sub dial echoes the rectangular shape of the case. The second (or Verso) dial is a velvety black, decorated with a Clous de Paris Guilloché. A 24-hour sub dial is aligned with the words TRAVEL and TIME, giving a nod to the versatility of this GMT watch.
That is, a GMT watch with a dressier aesthetic, thanks in part to its polished steel case which features the iconic three-lined gadroons, or stripes above and below the dial. The case back is engraved with “1000 hours control” which references JLC’s strict testing program, ensuring that the manual wind calibre 854A/2 movement is operating to the best possible tolerances. As such, they are able to supply an 8-year warranty meaning that this 2022 watch is covered until 2030.
Paired with the watch is a brown leather Fagliano strap, fitted with quick-release spring bars and a quick-release system for the steel folding buckle as well.
We are pleased to present this beautiful watch in an excellent condition, supplied with its original box and paperwork.