Ruckdee
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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
I hope you enjoy the pics. Thanks.
Ruckdee
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The Grande Reverso 976 has become my go-to watch for dress up days.
By: Ruckdee : August 25th, 2011-10:29
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 ...
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!
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...
...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!