The Grande Reverso 976 has become my go-to watch for dress up days.

Aug 25, 2011,10:29 AM
 


You may recall my purchase dilemma about a year ago when I decided against the Navy Seals Automatic because I have too many dive watches and after I refused to take delivery of a Squadra watch due to slight mechanical defect. Eventually, I reverted to my original choice of the Grande Reverso 976 in black and it has not let me down.


I find myself wearing the watch increasingly often over the months, each time appreciating it more for the slimmer profile and the longer case, relative to my XGT-size Reverso. How I wish these two watches could trade dials!




The Reverso competed directly with my IWC Portugese for wrist time as they both share the same dial and strap color.




But as it is so elegant and proper in a more refined way, this Grande Reverso 976 has become my winner when wearing business attire.




And best of all is that it's good for other, more casual occasions still.



Don't tell anyone this but I went out to buy a new pair of sharper, black shoes just to match this new design of flushed strap! And next month I will receive a new pair of sleek black sunglasses to complement the set. Maybe I should send the bill for these to JLC. It's all their fault to have produced such an exquisite beauty smile

I hope you enjoy the pics. Thanks.

Ruckdee

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Nice post, Ruckdee.

 
 By: amanico : August 25th, 2011-10:46
The 976 has a nicely dimensioned case, and if you add the black dial, I would only wish a solid case back and we wouldn't be far from the oerfect Reverso. Funny that you mentionned your passion for combining sunglasses and watches... This is a game I play... 

Great looking watch...

 
 By: Zhege : August 25th, 2011-12:12
And nice pictures and story. Easy to see why the 976 has been keeping the IWC at bay, too!

I tried to keep it the shortest I could. Wouldn't want to bore you with too much text.

 
 By: Ruckdee : August 25th, 2011-17:47
And let the pics do the talking. Better that way, right? Ruckdee

Looks great, Ruckdee!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 25th, 2011-13:48
If JLC hadn’t released the TT 1931 this year… The 976 black dial would have been my next modern Reverso! Now I am wobbling in my thoughts and if I know my self right will go for the original first… Thank you for sharing your beautiful watch! Best Blomman... 

You are most welcome. It's always a pleasure to contribute to...

 
 By: Ruckdee : August 25th, 2011-17:48
...the collective pool of thoughts on this forum. Ruckdee

You're stylin' dude

 
 By: Davo : August 25th, 2011-13:53
Nice pics. Love the look. Well done.

Credit of last two wrist shots go to my fiancee. She will soon replace me...

 
 By: Ruckdee : August 25th, 2011-17:51
...as the photographer of the house if her skills improve with virtually no practice like this. Thanks for your kind words. Ruckdee

quite a pair you have! [nt]

 
 By: playtime : August 25th, 2011-19:29
No message body

...zooming in from 2023

 
 By: j.jota : July 1st, 2023-23:48
yes, your hope will become a reality in the not too distant future Ruckdee circa 2011 ;-) ...  

:))))

 
 By: amanico : July 2nd, 2023-06:11

Great pair of Reverso's

 
 By: sharkfinDave : August 25th, 2011-20:57
Congrats, both look amazing,and its always nice to have a black and white dial choice to the mix. Great pics, looks great on ya. I'm so itching for a black dial, I've got TTR on my mind, but the 976 looks sweet too. Enjoy the beauties. Cheers, Dave.

Grats!

 
 By: djmm : August 25th, 2011-23:03
That's the way Purists should think - make your outfit revolves around your watch!

It also goes to show what the priority is like inside a Purist's brain.

 
 By: Ruckdee : August 26th, 2011-12:52
Watch first, others later Ruckdee

I don't know why but I'm singing "Men in Black" to myself reading your post

 
 By: RJW : August 25th, 2011-23:16
Must be the sleek new shoes and sunglasses to follow. We need to see a picture of the complete ensemble when it is finalised. Regards, Richard.