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May 11, 2015
A Watch Created for Polo | JAEGER-LECOULTRE
JAEGER-LECOULTRE | Jaeger-LeCoultre
The Classic Rectangular Case: "Big Reverso"
The "Reverso" was born in 1931 in response to a request for a watch that wouldn't break its crystal during polo matches. It has since become the quintessential rectangular model. Beyond its practical, flip-over case designed to protect the crystal, it has been embraced by many seeking a more personal way to enjoy their timepiece.
Text by KAWADA Akinori
Own a Unique Classic
A hallmark of a classic is its enduring appeal. Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso series perfectly embodies this sentiment. The Big Reverso, featured here, inherits the Reverso's legacy while offering a larger case size.
This Big Reverso's silver dial adopts a style perfected by the Art Deco aesthetic, which flourished in the early 20th century. The Reverso series' most distinctive feature is its unique flip-over case, conceived to protect the crystal. The watch case itself can be easily flipped by hand.
Furthermore, the reverse side of this flip-over case offers a subtle pleasure. It can be engraved with various messages, decorative lettering like initials or lucky numbers, motifs such as flowers, or even original designs conceived by the user. The ability to flip it over at any time to admire one's own unique engraving is the ultimate delight.
Big Reverso
Case | Stainless steel (Ref. Q2708410), 18K pink gold (Ref. Q2702421)
Size | 42 x 26 mm
Movement | Automatic (Cal. 822)
Power Reserve | 45 hours
Strap | Crocodile
Water Resistance | 3 bar
Price | ¥720,000 (stainless steel), ¥1,645,000 (18K pink gold)
Jaeger-LeCoultre
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com
The History of Reverso
Originality Inherited from the Early 20th Century
The "Reverso" was born in 1931, a response to a request from British officers stationed in India who wanted a watch whose crystal wouldn't break during polo matches.
It is equipped with a manual-winding movement designed for rectangular models. The idea of flipping the case was an innovative concept. Since then, various variations have been created, and it has become the brand's signature series.
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