Why Is The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Masterpiece?
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2019
- A Review and Discussion of the Iconic Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso. The discussion looks at the History of the line before observing watches in the line from the Classic to the Tourbillion, concluding on how these watches still remain to be relevant today in a "Sports Watch" oriented market.
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The only watch that I will keep and will never let go from my collection.
Same here
My first proper timepiece was a Reverso. Years later I still smile everytime I put it on.
Dare I add: Patek Philippe quality for Rolex money.
Maybe in terms of overall quality and technical significance but certainly NOT in terms of movement finishing which is mostly hand finished by Patek and mostly machine finished by JLC. I gave my wife to look at the movements of my JLC Master and my Patek Calatrava. She doesn't know anything about movement finishing but she said the Patek movement looks nicer and "more professional".
@@user-wi9nn6dz8w agree with you. JLC are the king of movements (maybe Lange a close second), but in terms of finishing Patek definitely triumphs. It's ok though, for the price i think i'd take JLC triple calendar moon over a Rolex sub.
@@user-wi9nn6dz8w I can agree on this with the exception of the complicated pieces they do - but they are not Rolex money.
rzezniqq yeah Archie luxury would agree!
Nice. salute.
Finally someone who can pronounce JLC! Kudos my friend.
I promise, it took a good days worth of practicing ;) Thank you for the comment rzeziqq!
@@ID-Guy I appreciate your hard work and insight. My wife owns a Reverso and it's truly timeless.
Let alone spell it!
Can’t pronounce haute though
"Jay-El-Sea". It's not that hard to pronounce.
I love this watch. The simpler the dial the better for me. Thanks for covering this model 👍
I feel the same Peter. The simpler dials really do give the watch character. Thank you so much for the comment!
I have loved this watch style for so many years. Love this video.
One of if not the best report of the Reverso I have ever heard. History, build and design all well detailed and distilled to a pure conversation. Exceptional!
Forgot how good this review and essay was and had to come back for a refresher. Well done and great watch journalism.
Love this video (just like all your stuff). The point you made about how in essence you can get the lower end of the range and not feel like you are getting shorted is a really astute one. It's amazing how they have evolved the same shell into so many different offerings and price points for such an extended period of time. For me, the Classic Medium Duoface Small Seconds on the brown leather strap...That's an incredible timeless blend of dress, sport, and functionality.
I’m so happy you did this video. The one you needed to do! And you did it justice.
Thanks a million Dan! I loved putting it together (and a video on the Reverso has been at the back of my mind for a long time) I'm so glad you enjoyed the discussion. They truly are terrific pieces
Outstanding video ID Guy! The Reverso is a timeless classic and one of my favorite watches. One will definitely be in my collection one day.
Loved making this Blueshirt! I cannot wait to get one as well. It's one of those characters that embellishes any watch collection. Thank you so much for the comment and support as always, sir!
Brilliant review: passionate, informed, comprehensive and insightful.
I love this watch and this video so much! I share it with my friends multiple times a day!
Outstanding! Both watch and your commentary. There is something very mesmerizing about the Reverso, and likely the most verstatile watch you can get. Kudos to JLC in my humble opinion, for keeping so many of the models with stainless steel cases. It not only makes the watch extremely great value, but enhances the robust quality of the watch. I could go on and on with my comments, but you have said everything far more beautifully than I ever could. Thank you. Cheers, Carl
The Reverso is an amazing looking watch, I would love to own one & this video does it justice. Great 👍 Thank you
The most beautiful watch on the market.
Brilliant video, everything about it is captivating. Your narration is amazing. Now, I have to decide which reverso to hunt!
I got my last week from Vegas and I totally in love with this.
BRAVO ID Guy...!! Another excellent video..you again knocked it out of the park !!🏏
Underrated watch maker, underrated channel. Love the content! Keep it up 👍
Terrific video! The JLC Reverso is a watch that any watch enthusiast would enjoy.
I have to agree with you Reed
It's definitely a piece that proves you're a part of the watch club ;) Thanks for the comment as always Reed!
I’m going home and switching watches! Mine has been tucked away for years and you just reminded me why I purchased it and have always loved it so. Thank you. Batman wore it too! 😂💚💚
When I pass my JLC dealer, it’s the Reverso I look at first. Usually the Tribute to 1931 if there is one in the window. It is such a perfect little package.
As you say, the watches case and lugs blend into the strap almost seamlessly giving the rectangular form a subtlety yet a noticeable presence on the wrist.
The blued hands against the white dial of the classic Reverso looks so classy and amazingly legible. The Duofaces are just a treat and as for the Tourbillons, well, they truly are wonders. It really is an enthusiasts watch. One I would love to own in the future.
Yet again, you’ve managed to score a try for the Boks with this brilliant video. Great work my friend. ✊
If I could suggest one watch to add to your collection, it would be one of these Thomas. They are so gorgeous... Which piece would I recommend? The Classic might be the perfect choice (on an ostrich strap) Thank you as always for the comment brother!
As an owner of a Reverso, a Duoface in steel for that matter, the video covered details of the design, fine points, that I didn‘t notice at all. Great video on an excellent topic.
IDGuy your reviews and commentaries are very professional and full of details. 👍
Thank you for providing the history and the understanding of the Reverso. AF
A truly great tribute to a great watch, and if you have ever held one and reversed it the actual feel is Rolls Royce like....if you have a sports watch, you yearn a chronograph, then you up the ante to a complication...and JLC being the Watchmakers Watchmaker certainly offer that in the Reverso. Great stuff as always and the depth of the anaysis was spot on! Thank you.
Thank you so much Vaughan! It was a pleasure putting this video together. I promise to get back to your latest email as soon as possible!
Fantastic video of a legendary timepiece!
Your best review to date! Thanks!
Thank you for such an informative video. Your prose is poetic!
Another masterpiece video. I prefer watching your videos to watching the news. That’s a big admission.
A comprehensive treatise on an icon.
This is the best comment I've read all day Henry. I am flattered! Thank you so much!
Very well done Sir. Relatively new here and very impressed. Personally I love the Reverso and had an opportunity to handle a Duo Face at a Christmas Eve party recently. It fulfilled every expectation. Cheers
Simply marvellous.
Beautiful crafted and elegant....Just like your videos.
Keep up the good work, great content 😊.
Greatly appreciated Barrie. The piece really is remarkable. Thanks a million for the comment and support!
Outstanding information & presentation!.
What a fantastic video! Absolutely love your work - it's lekker broë!
"It keeps the deco motifs on the down-low"
Bravo
Beautiful watch. Thanks for the great information. Some of those art watches are truly... well, art. Altogether a reminder to human beings to ‘stay classy’.
Dankie!! I just purchased a Reverso dual face, small seconds. such a beautiful piece!
I thought i'd found all the decent watch channels and then i stumbled across this reverso video. I really liked the cadence of the video, your relaxing voice and of course you highlighted my favourite JLC. You didn't mention the golden ratio at all though which i feel is was a mistake as the golden ratio speaks to the enduring, natural appeal and the flawless aesthetic. i had to watch it twice just to see the enamelled piece uniques .Fantastic video. Thank you.
Enjoyed this thoughtful presentation very much, thanks. A gold reverse is a grail watch for me.
Ooh, how much I enjoyed this vid!
Can’t go wrong with a Reverso! Great review!
It's such a beaut and thank you Jim!
It took me quite a few decades of lusting after the Reverso to finally find a model that fit my 7-9/16" wrist, and even larger hands. I finally did with the right fit with the Reverso Grand 976, which is sadly now discontinued. This Reverso is a pseudo sports/dress watch not only because of its history, but in this model due to its quite rugged movement. The 976 hand wound movement is based on the JLC 975 "Autotractor" sports movement [an automatic] and has a free sprung balance, full balance bridge and double laser welded hairspring, plus a 48 hour power reserve. Additionally, it has a quick hour set complication making it a great travel watch... A very practical watch. The added bonus is the display case back showcasing the wonderful movement.
Thank you for sharing this Curtis. The 976 looks absolutely gorgeous! The balance of the numerals on the dial looks a lot better (I should say the "spacing" between the numerals) Continue wearing it good health and I hope you enjoyed the watch show today!
You are very articulate for a giant.
@@calcramer Come on, a slightly over 7-1/2" (192cm) wrist is not that big.
Great Video and I fully agree that it’s a icon. ...it’s on my list...
You and Bark and Jack dropped vids at the exact same time. Choices to be made....
Adrian can wait 15:16 😁
@Tree Dillinger - copy all.
Fantastic video. Love my JLC.
Not just a watch enthusiast's watch but a watch makers watch.
Great video!
Wonderful watches....and I like the lines of their Master Control more than most holy trinity round, dress, similar.
Thanks!
The MC series will be featured soon (with the myriad of references they offer) Thank you as always for the comment, brother! I loved putting this discussion together!
Thank you. Your discussion about the watch as art and how a regular person cannot afford to own originals but can appreciate the art. I especially liked your line, "Like art, we can admire just how this watch in my eyes, is the epitome of spare but also masterful execution.". This insight is very powerful to me at this time as I am entering my 2nd year of obsessing about watches.
Excellent video as always, this is one of my favorites. I didn't fully appreciate it until I got older, now it's a grail of mine.
The Reverso is the Dogs testicles, and a large dog at that, easily a St bernard or Great Dane.
One of the most beautiful manual timepieces ever designed, and the Duoface is stunningly beautiful.
Nice presentation!
Sir do you sleep much! Another excellent video in a such short time period!
JLC I feel is like the watch connoisseur's brand as much as they were the watchmaker's watchmaker. My favourite brand is Cartier, but JLC comes close second. They're almost antithesis to each other in terms of how they approach watch making IMO, but that's what makes them so appealing to me. The Reverso is definitely on my grail list, though their other watches catch my interest so often too (their limited edition Polaris had me in fever for weeks recently).
Though there is one point I would like to make; I'm not sure exactly what causes it but sometimes when I see one worn, they don't always look right. I think it mostly comes down to the wearer wearing too large of a watch but they look a lot less elegant sometimes. Perhaps it is the lugs, they elongate the watch a lot more than they look, or the rounded edges that make the watch look a lot larger than they are. Maybe it's the proportion of the rectangle, or perhaps the thickness. I'm not sure, the Tank and its many iterations never looked too jarring if they are worn oversized but the Reverso seems to stand out extremely if you get the proportions wrong.
I'll admit, I've never seen the appeal of the JLC Reverso. I still don't after watching this video, but I understand it slightly more. Great video!
What a classy elegant watch , a real beauty .
Excellent video. Two minor corrections: it is simple, not simplistic, which means something slightly different. And penultimate does not mean last or highest, but next to last, or next to the highest. Otherwise, carry on.
best reverso video so far.
Beautiful video
Given a choice between a Cartier Tank, or a JLC Reverso, the Reverso wins every time. The ONLY aspect of the Tank that I personally think has the edge of the JLC is the design of the crown, I do like that little blue cabochon spinel on the Tank does look great! In ALL other aspects the Reverso is a superior product. (Just my personal view).
Love the reverso 😍😍😍
Ohhh, a few years ago? was it even 2018, the 100 ys de Stijl movement?, there was one with an emaille mondrian on the back. i am pretty sure i'd kill for that... thanks for another concise, instructive and, as always, educating vid. have fun times.
This is a billionare/CEO kind of watch. Elegant is what it is.
One of the most iconic and classiest watch references of all time.
Bravo!!
I tried the moonphase calendar at the waterfront. Verh nice watch!
They talk about the holy trinity of watchmaking, Patek, AP,Vacharon, but it is the holy quartet. Have to include JLC.
Completely agree Alison. They offer so much value with their watchmaking and are so meticulous with every piece they produce. Thank you so much for your comment!
Remove AP, add Lange
Victor Agree.Have far more choice.AP struggles beyond the Royal Oak! Lange has a great collection of models.
The holy trinity for me is JLC, Seiko, and Omega.
Let’s not forget, JLC makes or has made movements for ALL of the so-called trinity!
Excellent
Thanks a million Sean!
I have the Night & Day in the traditional size and absolutely cherish it. I am in the process of downsizing my collection now, but will never sell this watch. JLC and Nomos are my two favorite watch brands.
See you remembered my request from a few weeks back :-D you’re a gentleman and a scholar. You’ve knocked it out of the park again, bud. Now about those straps he he. Thanks!
YES!! The Reverso has been lined up for a long time (but it's always difficult to decide when best to release the discussions) But I'm so glad to finally bring it out. Thank you for always commenting and giving me suggestions, man. AND the straps... I'm still liaising with my manufacturer to create a unique weave but it's taking its sweet time.
One of my main grails... they're beautifil
Completely agree, Craig. They are something else... and so unique. Thank you for the comment as always!
Excellent video as always!! My vote 🗳 goes to the Reverso but I’ve always been more of a Santos (and Cloche) guy when it comes to Cartier 👍🏻
JLC an awesome brand. Nice video mate
Greatly appreciated Tim. It was great to finally put this video together after so many months!
I wanted the master control sector dial initially, but ended up getting the reverso duoface small seconds large. No regrets
It's so beautiful
CLASS.
...just like IDGuy's Voice!
I love it
This has to be the best video that I’ve ever seen on the Reverso. Is there a book that is considered the best reference on the JLC Reverso? Thanks.
Interested in the topic, too. Let me know if you had any advancements on it, thanks.
Love em
Interesting to see that in the original technical drawings the watch is square instead of rectangular. I wish JLC could bring back the failed Reverso Squadra in a slightly smaller size (amd with a more thoughtfully designedsteel bracelet). I liked that watch a lot - in fact, way more than the recatangular version - but it was just ridiculously large as JLC decided to follow the big watch trend of the 2000s.
Fun Fact: Christopher Nolan wears one, so did Christian Bale and Val Kilmer's - Bruce Wayne.
I've always like them, but now I gotta have one!! I predict a spike in sales from the IDGuy Effect!
The "IDGuy Effect" hahaha! Hell, I'm so keen to get one as a first luxury piece... it's just deciding on which would be the best pick. The Tribute to 1931 speaks to me... Thank you as always for the comment brother!
I wish someone would make a watch that could flip between a slide rule bezel for calculations and a more simple diver configuration. With a manageable size, that would be my ultimate grail piece.
JLC is very underrated ❤
I love my golden nugget Riverso Grand Taille, sweet buttery manual movement that keeps precise time. JLC is haute horology for a mere price of a Rolex with the craftsmanship of Patek Philippe. JLC are simply master watch makers the holly trinity can testify to JLC movement.
It is such a beautiful reference, Roy. I cannot wait to get my hands on one... These write-ups are pure agony at times hahaha! Keep wearing your piece in good health!
These are uniquely attractive to me who appreciates a more traditional watch like a Railmaster
I tried the Reverso Tribute Small Seconds at our local JLC AD earlier today. I'm shopping for a birthday watch, and I thought I was 99% decided on a specific Grand Seiko (I'm a fan). I must say that the Reverso changed my mind - once it was on my wrist, all my negative self-talk about 'a small watch' and a 'rectangle watch' disappeared.
I'm relatively new to this hobby and trying on the Reverso... I felt the weight of all the history and design pedigree all at once. Watches truly evoke emotions - and this piece certainly did that for me. Now, to save a little bit more...
I’m thinking of a jlc classic medium duoface small sec as my final timepiece. Or should it be the ‘R’?
If it were a piece of clothing, it would be a little black dress.
If it were a car, it would be an E34 M5.
If it were a person, it would be Fred Astaire.
If it were a superhero, it would be the Batman.
If it were a drink, it would be Scotch on the rocks.
Sanghoon Lee brilliant comment!
I’d like JLC to.
1. Make every Reverso dual-dialed.
2. It would present its challenges, but wouldn’t it be cool if they could make it an automatic?!? Never tell a watch maker that it can’t be done!
3. Offer 20+ dial colors, styles, dial printing and hardware options.
4. Allow the customer to choose which dials the watch reverses to as well as the strap and stitching.
Make mine the rouge dial, blued steel dial hardware and printing reversing to a blue dial, red-fired bronze dial hardware and matching burgundy dial printing with a navy gator strap with burgundy stitching that matches each dial. Or perhaps a salmon dial, blued steel dial hardware and printing reversing to a forest green dial. Offering lots of options like that would make each customer feel like they’re getting something bespoke!
SUBBED that was amazing! Im so bored of these "watch experts" desperate for attention pretending to know anything more than a 5 min google gives you
Oh my, Sir, you are in my head!! Have been waiting for this for a lonnng time. Been struggling to choose Duoface and GMT and still no answer
Thank you Lawrence. I have wanted to do this writeup for months. The Duoface pieces are such gems... Contrasting dials, the whole package is excellent. I just love the uniqueness of Reverso's in a collection (no other watch will look like it in the watch box ;) )
@@ID-Guy True, thank you IDGUY!
I am about to pull the trigger on one of those but I really can't decide between the tribute to 1931 (black) and the tribute small seconds all blue. Any thoughts?
Phew... it's such a tough choice... Also the choice that's in the back of my mind. The blue is stunning and I think it would add that extra little bit of character to the watch. But saying that, the black dial 1931 would make such a brilliant casual day-to-day piece... Try them both on and then make a call, brother ;)
@@ID-Guy cheers for the reply mate. Love your content. I think the black one has more potential for being a purist piece theredore might go up in value in the future but I might actually go with the blue despite this as something in the design of the watch really speaks to me.
@@shadimagdy8196 I am considering the blue tribute small seconds and the large duoface and feel the latter would make a better daily wearer. But the blue is just beautiful.
Did you get one in the end?
@@manuel_winde yes i got the small seconds blue and i could not be happier :)
It's the very definition of the word "icon"
I always thought it was pronounced “Jay-jay LaKool-tray”.
JK, this is the quintessential Art Deco rectangular watch, and I’d love to own one some day.
The "R" is not so well enunciated... You need to "Swallow" the R at the end.
@Truthfears Guilty Why fine French wine or Champagne... Of course!
@Truthfears Guilty Respectfully disagree, German FOOD is definitely better than French food, wine and Champagne... Debatable.
@Truthfears Guilty "Go visit Germany someday." Seriously? I'm in international airline pilot, I've been going to Germany on a regular basis for 35 years. BTW, Arndt is a German name.
@Truthfears Guilty Dir auch einen guten Abend. Nein, ich fliege für American Airlines.
Not my cup of tea, but excellent video, thank you 👍👍
Rectangular watches are built for a niche market and I can understand why they wouldn't appeal to everyone. But thank you for watching all the same Inkitatus and for always commenting on the videos!
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
Smaller is always better with a watch like the Reverso. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and went with the medium. Wish it was actually a few mm smaller
@@cartierwatchnerd noted! thanks for the reply
How do you not mention the Reverso Squadra??? Its a large sport watch with a GMT and a Chronograph!
Exactly my thought since I’m on the hunt for one now 😂