By Celine Simon
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Few watches are as instantly recognizable as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Created in 1931 to withstand the demands of polo players, the Reverso’s ingenious swiveling case could be flipped to protect the dial during play. Beyond its practical origins, the watch quickly became a style icon, beloved for its clean Art Deco lines and ability to evolve with the times. Over the decades, the Reverso has served as both a canvas for horological ingenuity and an enduring design statement, effortlessly moving from the polo field to black-tie dinners and just
about anywhere in between. From simple two- hand models to high complications and artistic interpretations, its rectangular case has housed it all. Today, nearly a century after its debut, the Reverso remains a true classic — versatile, technically impressive, and always elegant. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to expand this story with new executions, such as the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds and Reverso Tribute Monoface, that honor the past while introducing fresh details for a contemporary audience.
Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds Q3988481
The Tribute Duoface Small Seconds Q3988481 offers two dials in one: a sunray-lacquered front in vivid blue and a sleek silvered gray reverse with a second time zone and 24-hour indicator. Driven by the hand-wound Caliber 854, it provides a 42-hour power reserve. The 47 mm by 28.3 mm rectangular steel case comes with two blue Casa Fagliano straps, one in leather and the other in a mix of leather and canvas. Reverso Tribute Monoface Q7168420 Echoing the proportions of the original 1931 model, the Tribute Monoface features a slim 40.1 mm by 24.4 mm rectangular steel case, which is only 7.56 mm thick. Powered by the manually wound Caliber 822, it offers a 42-hour reserve and is fitted with a silvered gray opaline dial with hours and minutes. The blank metal reverse recalls the Reverso’s early days and invites personalization through engraving or lacquer. A Casa Fagliano calfskin strap in golden tan completes the package.
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