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I think we should not forget the 60eme, as it was the first of the line.
Sep 08, 2014,11:18 AM
And who knows, without it, maybe no other rose gold jewels, or no 70eme???
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
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The Rose Gold Reverso Saga in pictures.
By: amanico : September 8th, 2014-06:45
This is a photo session I always had in mind. Now that my collection of pictures is complete, I can put it on line! 1991: 60ième: Cal 824. 1993: Tourbillon: Cal 828. 1994: Minute Repeater: Cal 943. The Reverso Minute Repeater is the only one which comes w...
Repeater or Chrno retrograde for me....
By: moc : September 8th, 2014-07:03
Marvellous to see them all together,thank you for the summary......and after these...70eme....that was beautiful too..especially the movement. Mo
Aaah, the 70eme, it was the beginning of a short story.
By: amanico : September 8th, 2014-07:11
The story of the XGT case, which didn't last that much, as well as the GT platinum cases, too... Ok, I noted, Minute Repeater or Chrono for you... Did you notice the Gran Sport Chrono, in stainless steel? An excellent alternative, very cool, too, and high...
Yes I noticed it ,but never seen it live...
By: moc : September 8th, 2014-07:17
difficult to find so much horological content in a steel watch....seems like in this period watchmaking had more...passion,more enthusiasm. It wasn t just about ...profit,but also about putting heart and should into a watch. Long gone I suppose..... Mo
Well, at that time, it was some money...
By: amanico : September 8th, 2014-08:12
Which may explain why the success of this Watch was limited. But for what it offers, I think it was a fair price. Long gone, long gone, well, I don't know, we still have some good surprises, nowadays: The Reverso Rouge is one of them, the Duometre is anot...
Which one...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 8th, 2014-07:13
all of them! :) They are meant to be all together That is A Reverso collection Someone is very lucky man Greedy D
Oh, gosh, I love this post!
By: respo : September 8th, 2014-07:15
This collection was one of the high points in JLC's modern history. It is no secret that I would favor the Chronographe Retrograde, and I really hope to add one to my collection some day. But the Minute Repeater, the Tourbillon, the PC, the Geographique -...
Feeding dreams is my speciality.
By: amanico : September 8th, 2014-08:23
It sometimes turns to nightmaresque obsessions, I agree, but some delightful ones. The diea behind this article was to demonstrate that the interest of the whole collection, of the ensemble, lies on each of these marvels. And the contrary is also valable....
Ouuuuchhh !.. Fabulous line- up.. One by one to taste, to digest and..
By: hs111 : September 8th, 2014-09:45
.. to be loved by their lucky & happy owners ! For all but one the Recto AND Verso sides are to be captured !! For Humble Me, I would opt first for the Chrono Retrograde, then for Geographique, and let's assume " no limits" the QP... - Daydreaming.. Night...
Just fabulous!
By: jml_watches : September 8th, 2014-12:06
Hi Fantastic watches - really wonderful watches! They include some of my favourite watches - not just JLC's. It shows that a large case isn't always necessary for an interesting complication. Cheers JML
The chronograph...
By: Goldenlutin : September 8th, 2014-13:42
but I am biased as I do own one. It is close to be the perfect Art Deco chronograph, at least for me. All these Reversos have been created at a time which I think will be considered one day as the golden age of JLC (with respect to wristwatches)
Golden age of JLC...
By: amanico : September 8th, 2014-23:42
Interesting point you raise. When you see this sublime collection of RG Reversos, yes, you can think so. But the round case family was not at the same level. Ok, you had the Memovox, the Geographic, the Perpetual Calendar, the RDM and the Master Control, ...
Coin toss - geographique or tourbillon
By: watchthatman : September 8th, 2014-14:20
I love the sobriety of the tourbillon face, combine with the tourbillon on the verso. Geographique font on verso is great! Reminds me of the letters on the St. Michel metro station in Paris.
Hard to choose...perhaps the tourbillon
By: vitalsigns : September 8th, 2014-19:53
I don't generally see the need for a tourbillon, but of these, I think I like the looks of the tourbillon the best--so pure and simple, and the view of the movement on the reverse side is a perfect application of the reverso mechanism. Hard to choose, tho...
This is a superb review!
By: jlux : September 8th, 2014-23:44
I always found that the Reverso design is particularly suited to go with a RG case. It emphasizes somehow the timeless elegance of the watches. Best, Gerard
Hard to choose....
By: watchme : September 9th, 2014-08:18
The 60th has the pointer date, the Chrono was EXTREMELY difficult to build and JLC lost money on every one (including the steel) they ever produced, the Geo is the most user-friendly and practical. But for me, I think the QP is my favorite. It has the thi...
VERY well put, my dear Dean.
By: amanico : September 9th, 2014-08:25
Yes, each of them has its own interest and dose of appeal. You are absolutely right to recall the construction of the perpetual calendar, and its relation with the Triptyque. Definitely in my top five fav perpetual calendars. What you said about the Chron...
The Repeater Is Simply...
By: elliot55 : September 12th, 2014-07:32
.... Fantastic. So clean. So beautiful. Would love to see the movement through the caseback, but that would impact the sound, no? - Scott
Monsieur a bon gout. ;)
By: amanico : September 12th, 2014-07:38
I guess you are right about the see through case back impacting the sound. A MR in such a small and thin case is a tough challenge, already... Best, Nicolas
Another excellent post....
By: mjnoumoff : September 19th, 2014-09:49
Excellent pictures!!! For me, would have to decide between the minute repeater and tourbillon. But if I had to pick ONE, would go for the TOURBILLON!! Very classic and subtle 'front' dial, with the incredible tourbillon function on the "Reversed" side! Wo...
Wonderful to document these wonderful watches - thanks Nico
By: Greg D : September 24th, 2014-00:38
I've always loved their mix of classic reverso looks - and serious watchmaking. I think this is one of the best watch series from any brand I've already placed my vote - the Geographique - but I still dream of picking up the repeater or chronograph at a g...
Greg, you are lucky to own such a nice watch!
By: amanico : September 24th, 2014-00:43
We have a favourite in common, here. ;) The problem, if you start adding a second Reverso, is that, slowly, you will want a third, then a fourth, then... the complete series. Why not, after all? Enjoy yours, my friend, and please, share some pictures with...
Max Busser's dates at JLC
By: Greg D : November 28th, 2014-15:30
Re-reading an old thread - but found some extra info. From what I can find Max graduated in 1991, and joined Harry Winston in 1998 having worked for JLC for 7 years. So I guess that means 1991-1998. His bio says "[Max's] responsibilities at Jaeger-LeCoult...
91 to 98 indeed !
By: Max Busser : November 30th, 2014-07:19
Had the extraordinary chance of entering JLC on August 1st 1991. Henry-John Belmont had just created the Product Manager position, and I was extremely lucky to land that as my first job after university. I did not therefore work on the first piece, the 60...
+1 for the tourbillon
By: Horologically_minded : January 10th, 2016-06:43
Time only small seconds on the front - check. PR indicator on the movement side - check. Flashy tourbillon hidden away for my eyes only - check. And best of all... GT case! A winner for me!=) J