ReviewPresenting The Latest Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Boutique Edition: A Burgundy Tribute Small Seconds

A lot happened in the first three months of 1931, leading to quite a few butterfly effects in world history, and even in India specifically. In the field of watchmaking in particularly, it was Jaeger-LeCoultre for whom it was quite the game changer—almost literally. You’ll find myriad pieces on The Watch Guide that unfold the rich, fascinating history of the Reverso. However, to refresh your memory, let’s take another look back.

British officers stationed in India, who played the vigorous sport of polo were unhappy that the glass on their watches broke frequently. They demanded a rugged yet elegant timepiece that would bode well with their activities. This certainly impacted the course of watchmaking history, for Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the Reverso. The solution was ingenious. Here was a watch capable of sliding into its base and turning completely on its axis, flipping it over to bring its solid steel caseback to the front.

Fast forward 88 years, and the world is a completely different place. But what stuck around was the timeless design of the Reverso. And paying tribute to the original piece, circa 1931, comes the Tribute Small Seconds. Revealed at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2019, this Reverso features an arresting burgundy brushed dial with a sunray finish. On it are perfectly legible applied markers and dauphine hands. The small seconds at six o’clock brings perfect balance to the aesthetic appearance of the watch. Housed within a stainless steel case—45.6mm long, 27.4mm wide and 8.5mm thick—is the manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 822/2 that provides a power reserve of 45 hours. The signature triple-groove detailing on the vertical extremes of the watch give it the classic Reverso look. Paying homage to its polo heritage, the watch is fashioned with a red calf leather strap from Casa Fagliano, a renowned equestrian footwear and saddlery manufacturer from Argentina.

With its burgundy dial and a strap to match, this version of the Reverso truly sets itself apart

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The solid steel caseback of this watch can be personalised to one's liking, with any engraving

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Some ideas are bulletproof, and the Reverso is a perfect testament to this. The watch is for those who want nothing less than a piece rich in history strapped to their wrists. And this particular Tribute Small Seconds is one of the most alluring iterations that you can own.

The brand new 2019 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Limited Edition is available in India exclusively at the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique by Ethos, at The Chanakya, New Delhi