To learn more or support this channel, please see the links below: Jeager-LeCoultre - The Story of the Grande Maison (hardcover book) amzn.to/2A0gY9R Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Black Dial Q2712410 (Certified Pre-owned, similar to the model reviewed) amzn.to/2HVSNOj Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Mechanical-Hand-Wind 270.5.54 (Certified Pre-Owned) amzn.to/2HU1E36 Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso 270.84.10, stainless steel with polo back (Certified Pre-Owned) amzn.to/31cCTH6 Feather Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100658 Artist: incompetech.com/
You might find that a cheap circular polarising filter helps you reduce or even eliminate the glare you mention in this video. They're very handy when filming/photographing scenes with reflective surfaces such as glass or water, among other benefits. Really enjoy your videos!
I absolutely love my JLC Riverso, I cherish it so much that it the only brand in my watch box that I don't use for gardening. In gold, it exemplifies the golden ratio with its beautiful Art Deco styling. Brilliant review.
I own one of this same duo face model “ What I love about this particular model is u get both vintage/ Modern on each side printed only Reverso same found in 1930’s & flip to the black dial it a modern JLC “ That is the charm I love most compare to many other series they have ever produce “
This is the Grande Taille case-size I take it? Always loved the Reverso - even back when I was a kid. Must be the Art Deco design and that seemingly simple gimmick of being able to flip the watch over. This thing is truly a functional, wearable piece of art, IMO.
I'm such a fool. Whenever I heard the story of this watch before I thought they were talking about water polo. I get why this has such a haughty air about it now. I've seen a few of your videos now. I very much appreciate your storytelling and somewhat philosophical approach in covering these timepieces. You're one to watch in more than one way.
nicely done. great to see this watch up close again - a friend of mine has a similar version of the duoface but I haven't seen him in 10 years. it was that watch that led me to eventually buying my own Reverso (I went with the more traditional Classique verson).
The perfect watch for any gentleman in a suit, from a hardworking office worker to kings and princes. And it even looks amazing with jeans and a button down shirt rolled up.
I have a more recent Reference No. in steel with the button to set the hour on the top of the dial. It is a great timepiece. But a potential customer should try it on with a shirt. As the front dial is deeper than it seems on the website. So it isn‘t as easy to put the Reverso under the sleeves as it seems. But otherwise, I love wearing my Duoface and winding it.
Hello, I have the same watch but in SS and I'm finding it is running approx +20 seconds a day. Do you have any comments about the watch's resistance to magnetism? Or its robustness / shock resistance in everyday wear? Thank you - great video!
It's quite likely yours has been magnetized. My Reverso's suffer from the as well. The good news is that it's easy to demagnetize these watches, either by going directly to a JLC boutique or you can buy one.
Greetings!! Would like to know if you would go for Medium or Large for the Reverso Classic Duoface smallseconds. I have a 6.6inch wrist, both medium and large sits well but i just cant decide
A dual time zone watch which is only able to set the hour hands separately from each other and not the minute hands. Ironic, considering the original purpose of the watch stems from British officers in India, which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT. Although I suppose that it does not matter, as the price is so high that no modern day member of the military would ever be able to afford anything manufactured by this company.
The duoface wasn’t released until 1994, not all India is 5:30 ahead and almost anyone in the British military could afford a JLC if they really wanted it - there are plenty available for under £1000 which with 0% credit would be paid off in under a year for a relatively small monthly sum. But apart from that you’re right 😂
At JLC, the purchaser of each watch is registered in a log. So, by knowing the serial number you also know the owner. The serial number is used for everything from servicing to ordering new straps. Thanks for asking!
Like you, I love the aesthetic of these JLCs and have looked at the alternatives. Although Seiko produce some watches along these lines, up close they just don't cut it (and most of them have 'quartz' written on the dial, Ugh!). Take a look at the Michel Herbelin 17468. I found one of these by accident in a local watch shop and was knocked out by the finish, proportions and design. Mine has 1930's style 'arabic' numerals, a solid steel case, sapphire crystal, onion crown, a swiss quartz movement but with no second-hand. They are made in France. Best budget watch of this type on the market inmho. The dial is exquisite, with vertical brushing inside the chapter ring, and radial brushing outside. Very subtle.
you covered up the serial number. does the watch maker have a way to trace the serial number to the owner? if you got the watch second hand not via the manufacturer then there should not be any problem with showing the serial number unless. 1. you bought it from a very exclusive watch dealer that logs the serial number. 2. or you want to protect the privacy of the previous owner(s). 3. or the serial number contains offensive digits combination such as 69 or 31. 4. or the serial number is close enough to your social security or other number that the could guessed and used for identity theft.
The serial number is logged/recorded at JLC to the owner, and used for things like warranty work and service records. For most JLC watches you know the full history of the watch.
Ok so the watch is amazing and just plain cool but couldn't the officers just take their watches off? I mean they invented a new watch when they could've just taken it off haha
Apparently, it was considered bad manners to take off a watch while playing polo, because that meant you weren't wealthy enough to not care about it. Flipping it over became a good compromise. You can't make this stuff up!
Can't believe I missed that! Changed, thank you. Still waiting for someone to call me out on my pronunciation of "guilloche." Missed a syllable a couple of times ("Gyosh")
The fact that the manufacture still hangs its hat on this painfully tired model, in all its iterations, is depressing. I interviewed the former CEO, Jérôme Lambert back in 2013, and we discussed a possible future where this model would be retired. At the time, some very exciting and complicated novelties seemed to hint at a brighter future. Unfortunately, he had the personality of a candle, so he din't make for very entertaining copy. But he did have a vision for the manufacture that was more forward thinking. Alas, his tenure was cut short and JLC has held onto its more stayed patrimony but for two models in their collection.
JLC will never retire a signature model that sells well, and has been in style for 90 years. Calling it "tired" is a bit like calling the Eiffel Tower "tired."
@@bornfree3963 Do you refer to the time from midnight to noon as ‘NIGHT’ and from noon to midnight as ‘DAY’ ? I have seen pictures of other versions of the Duoface where the 24 hour sub-dial has a lighter background from 0600 to 1800 to designate daylight hours and the the text blocks say ‘TRAVEL’ and ‘TIME’. I have seen pictures of a Reverso Monoface version which had a travel time hand on the main 12 hour dial with a window showing AM/PM for the travel time. I stand by my statement. Sometimes JLC designers get it right and sometimes they don’t. AM/PM is a precise definition, even though it is more commonly used in English speaking countries. If ‘DAY’ was positioned over 1200 and ‘NIGHT’ was positioned over 2400, then they would be logically placed.
I was really surprised to see this video was only a year old. It looks like something produced before YT inception. That logo at the beginning is embarrassing. No real content that couldn’t have been condensed into sub 2 mins & nothing that hasn’t already been repeated a thousand times before, almost verbatim.
To learn more or support this channel, please see the links below:
Jeager-LeCoultre - The Story of the Grande Maison (hardcover book)
amzn.to/2A0gY9R
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Black Dial Q2712410 (Certified Pre-owned, similar to the model reviewed)
amzn.to/2HVSNOj
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Mechanical-Hand-Wind 270.5.54 (Certified Pre-Owned)
amzn.to/2HU1E36
Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso 270.84.10, stainless steel with polo back (Certified Pre-Owned)
amzn.to/31cCTH6
Feather Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100658
Artist: incompetech.com/
So the Reverso is the original sports watch. The Reverso is the G-Shock of its day, brilliant.
Love how you review a watch. Pls keep up your good work
Thanks Charriere, I appreciate it!
I literally saw this watch in a book today. Thanks for showing it. Cool stuff. 😎
The second video I watched. I just like the way you narrate in the video. Please keep it coming.
I have always wanted one and now I want one even more! Gorgeous doesn’t even do it justice. 😎
Thank you for a very enjoyable channel. The content and your presentation are excellent!
Looking forward to the next review.
You might find that a cheap circular polarising filter helps you reduce or even eliminate the glare you mention in this video. They're very handy when filming/photographing scenes with reflective surfaces such as glass or water, among other benefits. Really enjoy your videos!
What a magnificent watch and a presentation by you that is well matched to its subject in charm and elegance. Bravo!
Thank you!
Beautifull Watch and very instructive Video, thnaks for mentioning the history of the watch and de Art decor style, thanks very classy piece
Just discovered your channel and have already watched all of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Wow thanks!
Great work. Very professional. Love the channel.
Thanks! More to come.
I absolutely love my JLC Riverso, I cherish it so much that it the only brand in my watch box that I don't use for gardening. In gold, it exemplifies the golden ratio with its beautiful Art Deco styling. Brilliant review.
That's a nice watch to own, very classy.
Lovely watch and a very good review. Keep up the good work.
I own one of this same duo face model “ What I love about this particular model is u get both vintage/ Modern on each side printed only Reverso same found in 1930’s & flip to the black dial it a modern JLC “ That is the charm I love most compare to many other series they have ever produce “
Its' really a great watch. I love the small size but heavy weight too.
This is the Grande Taille case-size I take it?
Always loved the Reverso - even back when I was a kid. Must be the Art Deco design and that seemingly simple gimmick of being able to flip the watch over.
This thing is truly a functional, wearable piece of art, IMO.
True class, the very epitome of timeless class.
My favorite high end watches
I'm such a fool. Whenever I heard the story of this watch before I thought they were talking about water polo. I get why this has such a haughty air about it now.
I've seen a few of your videos now. I very much appreciate your storytelling and somewhat philosophical approach in covering these timepieces. You're one to watch in more than one way.
it'd be really nice if you did a review of one of the old digital watches, the ones that were high end when they were new
nicely done. great to see this watch up close again - a friend of mine has a similar version of the duoface but I haven't seen him in 10 years. it was that watch that led me to eventually buying my own Reverso (I went with the more traditional Classique verson).
Nice choice, can't go wrong with that.
The perfect watch for any gentleman in a suit, from a hardworking office worker to kings and princes. And it even looks amazing with jeans and a button down shirt rolled up.
Sure does.
I have even been wearing mine with shorts, t shirt and trainers/sneakers courtesy of some coloured suede straps 😁
I have a more recent Reference No. in steel with the button to set the hour on the top of the dial. It is a great timepiece. But a potential customer should try it on with a shirt. As the front dial is deeper than it seems on the website. So it isn‘t as easy to put the Reverso under the sleeves as it seems. But otherwise, I love wearing my Duoface and winding it.
Nice video
When you are using it in black dial mode simply turn the whole watch round to see the case back and wind it the same way you always do
I really want a gold one but it’s a fairly big leap up from stainless steel.
Hello, I have the same watch but in SS and I'm finding it is running approx +20 seconds a day. Do you have any comments about the watch's resistance to magnetism? Or its robustness / shock resistance in everyday wear? Thank you - great video!
Honestly, I baby this watch! I know originally it was a sport's watch, but I use it strictly as a dress watch.
It's quite likely yours has been magnetized. My Reverso's suffer from the as well. The good news is that it's easy to demagnetize these watches, either by going directly to a JLC boutique or you can buy one.
Greetings!! Would like to know if you would go for Medium or Large for the Reverso Classic Duoface smallseconds. I have a 6.6inch wrist, both medium and large sits well but i just cant decide
Medium without doubt. For the Reverso the more traditional size suits it very well.
A dual time zone watch which is only able to set the hour hands separately from each other and not the minute hands. Ironic, considering the original purpose of the watch stems from British officers in India, which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT. Although I suppose that it does not matter, as the price is so high that no modern day member of the military would ever be able to afford anything manufactured by this company.
Original had a steel back, and was one watch/time zone.
An officer in the Army can afford this.
Military juntas would strongly disagree!
The duoface wasn’t released until 1994, not all India is 5:30 ahead and almost anyone in the British military could afford a JLC if they really wanted it - there are plenty available for under £1000 which with 0% credit would be paid off in under a year for a relatively small monthly sum.
But apart from that you’re right 😂
Hello. I would like to know why do you hide the serial number ? Is there any risk in letting anyone know it ?
At JLC, the purchaser of each watch is registered in a log. So, by knowing the serial number you also know the owner. The serial number is used for everything from servicing to ordering new straps. Thanks for asking!
@@WondersofWatchdom Thank you very much. :)
Is there a cheaper alternative to this? Would be a very classy dress watch.
yes there is, a Timex would be cheaper!
Like you, I love the aesthetic of these JLCs and have looked at the alternatives. Although Seiko produce some watches along these lines, up close they just don't cut it (and most of them have 'quartz' written on the dial, Ugh!).
Take a look at the Michel Herbelin 17468. I found one of these by accident in a local watch shop and was knocked out by the finish, proportions and design.
Mine has 1930's style 'arabic' numerals, a solid steel case, sapphire crystal, onion crown, a swiss quartz movement but with no second-hand. They are made in France.
Best budget watch of this type on the market inmho.
The dial is exquisite, with vertical brushing inside the chapter ring, and radial brushing outside. Very subtle.
Built like a tank.
*Cartier left the room*
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You used quirck to describe that watches quirks and features. Doug DeMuro is going to file a copyright claim.
I just thought taking watch off when playing sport
OK
.hWe are in need of a simple watch to use to wear on a daily basis.
you covered up the serial number.
does the watch maker have a way to trace the serial number to the owner?
if you got the watch second hand not via the manufacturer then there should not be any problem with showing the serial number unless.
1. you bought it from a very exclusive watch dealer that logs the serial number.
2. or you want to protect the privacy of the previous owner(s).
3. or the serial number contains offensive digits combination such as 69 or 31.
4. or the serial number is close enough to your social security or other number that the could guessed and used for identity theft.
The serial number is logged/recorded at JLC to the owner, and used for things like warranty work and service records. For most JLC watches you know the full history of the watch.
Ok so the watch is amazing and just plain cool but couldn't the officers just take their watches off? I mean they invented a new watch when they could've just taken it off haha
Apparently, it was considered bad manners to take off a watch while playing polo, because that meant you weren't wealthy enough to not care about it. Flipping it over became a good compromise. You can't make this stuff up!
@@WondersofWatchdom interesting
I heard that different horses are used throughout a game, so a watch is used to time when to change (like an equine pit stop 😄)
1.25X or 1.5X
What if JLC made a Reverso Diver?
I'm not sure how practical that would be, but it would be pretty amazing nonetheless.
Then it's called a Jumper
Jaeger, not "jeager"
Konstantin Correct. But he sounds American and they spell English words badly there.
Can't believe I missed that! Changed, thank you. Still waiting for someone to call me out on my pronunciation of "guilloche." Missed a syllable a couple of times ("Gyosh")
The fact that the manufacture still hangs its hat on this painfully tired model, in all its iterations, is depressing. I interviewed the former CEO, Jérôme Lambert back in 2013, and we discussed a possible future where this model would be retired. At the time, some very exciting and complicated novelties seemed to hint at a brighter future. Unfortunately, he had the personality of a candle, so he din't make for very entertaining copy. But he did have a vision for the manufacture that was more forward thinking. Alas, his tenure was cut short and JLC has held onto its more stayed patrimony but for two models in their collection.
JLC will never retire a signature model that sells well, and has been in style for 90 years. Calling it "tired" is a bit like calling the Eiffel Tower "tired."
@@WondersofWatchdom indeed. What a crass comment.
The Porsche 911 is also ‘tiered’ and should be retired...
The Night/Day text is not logical. AM/PM would be more correct for where the text is placed.
sure it's logical, people everywhere know what night and day is, where as AM/PM is not universal, can be confused as a frequent band on the radio. lol
@@bornfree3963 Do you refer to the time from midnight to noon as ‘NIGHT’ and from noon to midnight as ‘DAY’ ? I have seen pictures of other versions of the Duoface where the 24 hour sub-dial has a lighter background from 0600 to 1800 to designate daylight hours and the the text blocks say ‘TRAVEL’ and ‘TIME’. I have seen pictures of a Reverso Monoface version which had a travel time hand on the main 12 hour dial with a window showing AM/PM for the travel time. I stand by my statement. Sometimes JLC designers get it right and sometimes they don’t. AM/PM is a precise definition, even though it is more commonly used in English speaking countries. If ‘DAY’ was positioned over 1200 and ‘NIGHT’ was positioned over 2400, then they would be logically placed.
I rather just watch a sweeping second. Anyone setting a second time zone knows damn well if it’s AM or PM. It’s such a waste of space.
I was really surprised to see this video was only a year old. It looks like something produced before YT inception. That logo at the beginning is embarrassing. No real content that couldn’t have been condensed into sub 2 mins & nothing that hasn’t already been repeated a thousand times before, almost verbatim.
Great video with so much background history! FANTASTIC!