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JLC SIHH 2011: The Grande Reverso Duo.

Jan 23, 2011,09:30 AM
 

Last year came 2 Grande Reversos, the 976 ( which borrowed its name to the Calibre ), and the Reverso 986 Duodate.

The 976 had a very simple aesthetic, which can now be seen as a premonition of the lreleases of this year, with new and appealing dimensions.

The 986 Duodate was bigger and larger.

So, when I saw the Grande Reverso Duo coming, I was a bit suprised, and wondered if, in fact, it wasn't a bit of both the 976 and 986.

It is.

It takes the front and back dials of the 986, but it borrows the case of the 976 ( 48, 5 mm ).

It is even less large than this last one ( 0, 5 mm less, 29, 5mm instead of 30 mm ), and it is equally thick.

It also takes the same movement, the Cal 986.

To be honest I much prefer this Grande Reverso Duo to the 986, due to its more harmonious proportions.

Here are the two existing versions, which are not limited.

1/ The stainless steel:





2/ The rose gold :





For those who are looking for a nice, elegant travel watch...

Best,

Nicolas.


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A smart move from the 986 for sure! nt

 
 By: Dje : January 23rd, 2011-11:27
nt

Yes, very smart and well thought. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2011-01:19
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Wait a minute...

 
 By: melnor : January 24th, 2011-01:15
On the black dial, the Night and Day is showing Day as 12-24 and Night as 24-12. Wish they would rotate the dial 90 degree clockwise so that Day would show 6-18 instead. Added bonus: The number 6 will be exactly where it is suppose to be on the larger dia... 

I'm not sure if I get you right.

 
 By: Ruckdee : January 24th, 2011-04:34
But if you follow the half circle pattern in white, wouldn't "Day" be 6-18? Tracing the sun from rising to setting hours? Or are you referring against the "Day" text instead? Ruckdee

Yes

 
 By: melnor : January 24th, 2011-10:29
Yes, i am referring to the text. Notice on the 986 duodate it was Hometime instead of Night and Day

Ahh.. understood now. Thank you. [nt]

 
 By: Ruckdee : January 24th, 2011-14:04
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I trust this watch will be a big hit at the size it is and not larger. [nt]

 
 By: Ruckdee : January 24th, 2011-04:35
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Not my favourite Reverso, this year, but a promising success, I guess.

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2011-10:36
As I said, a nice and elegant case, combined to a friendly complication. I'm sure ot will find its fans! Best, Nicolas.

Not my favorite also. But that MUT Moon 39 is so tempting. [nt]

 
 By: Ruckdee : January 24th, 2011-14:04
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I am sorry but in my opinion

 
 By: dr.kol : January 24th, 2011-04:54
this watch is a Down-Graded Grande GMT. Where is the nice 8-days power reserve? Best, Kari

It is not inside. What you loose in power reserve, you gain in thinness. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2011-10:31
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Perhaps they were thinking this is an improvement over the old Duo in GT size? [nt]

 
 By: Ruckdee : January 24th, 2011-05:11
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Well, my guess is that they tried to associate an elegant watch to a ...

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2011-10:34
Friendly complication. In my eyes, the purpose is fulfilled even if the old Duo in GT size was already nice watch. Best, Nicolas.

Oooppss. My response above should go to Kari's comment not your original post. Sorry. [nt]

 
 By: Ruckdee : January 24th, 2011-14:03
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elegant indeed

 
 By: playtime : January 24th, 2011-05:41
thanks for the pics sir J

Thank you for another close up, Nicolas!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : January 24th, 2011-12:31
But I have to agree – this is not one of my favourite Reverso. Maybe because some of the other Reverso’s presented at SIHH was more exciting… Maybe because when you see it in photos it doesn’t feel new… I get the feeling R... 

had the ultra thin not been released...this would have had the limelight

 
 By: Miranda : January 24th, 2011-14:01
its really just such an amazing watch..the dials..i really really do love them Imran

Yep, tend to agree with that.

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2011-14:04
The problem is that this Grande Reverso Duo has to face so many beauties, this year... But I'm sure it will find its place, as it offers a complication that theothers don't. Best, Nicolas

Grande Reverso Duo vs Reverso Grande GMT

 
 By: axel : January 24th, 2011-14:32
I like the new Duo. The size works better than the 986. Anyhow I still think that the Grande GMT has more appeal, not only for the 8-day power reserve complication but also in terms of pure aesthetics. I am bit surprised to see that, with the interruption... 

My guess is that the 8 Days movement will reappear.

 
 By: amanico : January 24th, 2011-22:37
And I guees that it will be also housed in the Grande Reverso. The 8 Days movement is so JLC! Best, Nicolas.