The prestigious watchmaking house Jaeger-LeCoultre is hitting hard at the end of the year with the launch of a series of Reverso Tribute watches which risks shaking up the market. Between new formats, new materials and spectacular complications, these timepieces promise to seduce the most demanding collectors. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of these mechanical jewels.
The Reverso Tribute: A Homage to Art Deco Heritage
The collection Reverso Tribute by Jaeger-LeCoultre, launched in 2016 to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the iconic reversible rectangular case, continues to evolve. These new creations remain faithful to the original aesthetic codes of 1931: Dauphine hands, trapezoidal indexes and railway timer. There Reverseonce designed to withstand shocks on the polo fields, has been transformed into a symbol of timeless elegance.
The Reverso Tribute Singleface: The essence of simplicity
The Reverso Tribute Monoface reinvents itself in a more compact format. With dimensions of 40.1 mm in length, 24.4 mm in width and 7.56 mm in thickness, it comes close to the proportions of the original Reverso. Two stainless steel versions are available: one features a sunburst blue lacquered dial, the other a silver gray opaline dial. The back of the case remains blank, inviting customization.
These models are driven by the caliber 822 with manual windingoffering 42 hours of power reserve. The Casa Fagliano bracelets, combining smooth calfskin and saffiano, bring an additional touch of originality.
The Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds: Pink Gold in the spotlight
The Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds is adorned with rose gold in this new iteration. Its 47mm x 28.3mm x 9.6mm case houses two distinct dials. The front, a deep sunburst blue obtained by 20 layers of lacquer, displays hours, minutes and seconds. The silver sunray reverse indicates a second time zone with a 24-hour subdial. The second time zone is adjusted discreetly via a slider hidden in the caseband.
This technical marvel is powered by the caliber 854 with manual windingequipped with a power reserve of 42 hours.
The Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon: Accessible fine watchmaking
The Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon makes its sensational debut in a steel version, thus democratizing this exceptional complication. Its 45.5 mm x 27.4 mm x 9.15 mm case contains a fascinating watchmaking spectacle on both sides.
The front features a sober sunray gray dial, highlighting the flying tourbillon equipped with the patented S-shaped hairspring. The back reveals a semi-skeleton sunray silver Clous de Paris guilloché dial, where a large skeleton bridge supporting the tourbillon sits. A day/night indicator completes this technical masterpiece.
At the heart of this feat beats the caliber 847 with manual windingoffering 38 hours of power reserve.
A difficult choice for lovers of fine watchmaking
If the Duoface Small Seconds and Duoface Tourbillon models are distinguished by their sophisticated complications, the new Reverso Tribute Monoface wins the prize for portability and accessibility. The steel versions of the Reverso Tribute Monoface (silver Q7168420 and blue Q716848J) will be priced at €8,900. The Reverso Tribute Duo Small Seconds in pink gold (Q3982590) will retail for €25,500, while the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon in steel will reach €111,000.
A collection that redefines the codes of luxury watchmaking
With this new Reverso collection TributeJaeger-LeCoultre once again proves its ability to innovate while respecting its heritage. These timepieces are not simple watches, but true mechanical works of art that combine Swiss watchmaking tradition and avant-garde design.
Whether you are an informed collector or simply a lover of beautiful objects, these Reverse Tribute offer a range of choices likely to satisfy the most demanding tastes. Between the refined elegance of the Monoface, the practicality of the double time zone of the Duoface Small Seconds and the technical prowess of the Duoface Tourbillon, Jaeger-LeCoultre demonstrates its unrivaled mastery of the art of watchmaking.
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