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January 11, 2018
A collaboration celebrating the pinnacle of craftsmanship in polo boots and timepieces | Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Casa Fagliano
A Partnership Born from Polo
A Limited Edition of 100 Arrives in 2018
To celebrate the continuation of the partnership between the prestigious Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre and the esteemed Argentinian boot brand Casa Fagliano, a limited edition of 100 pieces of the Reverso Tribute Duoface will be released.
Text by KOIZUMI Yoko
A Lustrous Sheen, a Silken Touch
Casa Fagliano was founded in 1892 by Pedro and Josefina Fagliano in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a brand specializing in boots for polo. The leather boots are still crafted by artisans using traditional methods and tools passed down through generations.
Jaeger-LeCoultre, too, shares a deep connection with polo. The Reverso, with its innovative reversible case, was born in 1931 in response to a request from British army officers for a watch that could withstand the rigors of a polo match.
Beyond their shared connection to polo, the two brands find common ground in many values. They share a respect for the savoir-faire of artisans, a meticulous attention to detail, a passion for their craft, and a relentless pursuit of perfection.
The collaborative model for 2018, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Large, features a two-tone cordovan strap handcrafted by Casa Fagliano artisans. Its suppleness, exquisite color, and remarkable texture are a testament to the technical prowess of this Grande Maison.
The pink gold case houses two dials. The front features a sunray-finished anthracite grey dial, perfectly balanced with hand-applied indexes and dauphine hands. The small seconds subdial draws inspiration from the original Reverso "1931," adding a soft touch to the refined, geometric lines characteristic of Art Deco.
The reverse side displays local time. The silver dial boasts two distinct finishes: a Clous de Paris guilloché and an opaline finish, creating a delicate radiance. Meanwhile, a prominent day/night indicator adds a touch of character to the dial's expression. The case is engraved with "Limited Edition – One of 100" as a mark of its exclusivity.
This model will be exclusively available at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques.
Ref. | Q396245J
Movement | Manual-winding (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 854C/2)
Case | H49.9×W29.2mm
Case Thickness | 10.9mm
Case Material | 18K Pink Gold
Water Resistance | 3 bar
Price | To be determined
Limited to 100 pieces
Contact
Jaeger-LeCoultre
0120-79-1833
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/
