Jaeger-LeCoultre

Having just finished to write my interest for the most advanced chronograph watch presented by Jaeger-LeCoultre this year, I can also share with you another chronograph offer.

If the Extreme LAB2 is a watch for confirmed watch nuts, here is an easier appeal for a broader audience.

Steel and vulcanised rubber

The Reverso Squadra range was launched four years ago. This range has revived the Reverso audience by appealing to a younger population. We've already seen the Reverso Squadra Polo Fields that was a ceramic world chronograph and this time here is a "standard" Squadra chronograph that clothes in high tech outfits.

Modern on the wrist

The case is made either in steel or pink gold and vulcanised rubber. The strap is made of a rubber core covered by a rugged textile coating.

Not an old lady

The watch is an automatic chronograph with a large date at noon and a second time zone at six. This is definitely an everyday watch for people looking for a modern watch from an established manufacture.

Efficient mechanics

The calibre is the efficient column wheel, vertical clutch chronograph now used by Jaeger-LeCoultre in a wide variety of watches.

Variable inertia balance

My only reservation about this watch is its see-through back. This watch is inspired by the world of polo and as such should be intended to be used in sporting activities. A plain back could have been a very useful feature to protect the watch. I appreciate the plain back now fitted on the new Master Chronograph but I would have found more logical to have the plain back on the Squadra and the see-through back on the Master line!

Not much to see

To some extent I understand that some prefer a see-through back, especially watch lovers who have the great chance to be at the beginning of their passion. I understand the desire to keep see-through backs on watches with exceptional calibres in terms of finish or complication.

Column wheel

But on such a very attractive and efficient calibre I don't see the need as the level of finish is nice but in no way exceptional. Maybe Jaeger-LeCoultre has opted to target new watch lovers with this one?

Automatic chronograph

I could also add that I particularly appreciate to have a plain back on my own Reverso when I want to play with my children. Maybe it's not too late to adopt a plain back on this Squadra?

Why not a plain back

Still I find the watch attractive and accessible. I'm a great fan of the Squadra Polo Fields and its ceramic case, but the new Palermo will be a much more accessible option.

A highly readable dial

The steel version will not be limited while the pink gold one is limited to 500 pieces.

Pink gold and rubber

The two watches share the same dial, only the central chronograph seconds hand differentiating the two.

A white hand

This watch is definitely a very smart offer (except its back) for an automatic chronograph with date from a glamorous manufacture. The market of automatic chronographs has seen a large selection of new models appear in the last years with many new manufacture calibres. This year Jaeger-LeCoultre offers two options, the classical and dressed Master and the sporting Palermo. Make your choice!

GMT Chronograph

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