The Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso is an industry icon since its introduction in 1931. The newly released Boutique Edition, now available in JLC Boutiques worldwide celebrates the spirit of the original Reversos.
The JLC Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1948, a magnificent reissue which celebrates the bon vivant of the 1950s.
The watch is re-issued as a Boutique Edition, and only available in JLC Boutiques worldwide, and is already available now. The Singapore Boutique received 2 pieces, and one is already sold as we write this report, merely a week since it made our shores.
JLC Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1948. The beautiful dial, textured and looking like a piece of white paper, with bold blue indices and blued steel hands, in a stainless steel Reverso case.
The dial is particularly magnificent.
Detail of the JLC dial. The silvered grain dial has a texture of writing paper and contrasts beautifully with the blued applique indices and blued steel hands.
The texture on the dial surface is subtle, yet quite captivating. As are the blued applique markers and blued steel hands complement the elegance and exquisite simplicity of the watch.
The Reverso case, first shown by JLC in 1931 is a model of beauty. It looks deceptively simple, yet the case is extremely complex, and completely made in house in Le Sentier.
The caseback bears the engravings signifiying its nobility with the JLC unique 1000 hours Master Control test.
JLC Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 caseback.
The movement is the ultra thin JLC Caliber 822/2, 2.94mm thick, hand decorated in a slim case measuring only 7.2mm thick. The case is the classic Grand Taille size, and very elegant and suitable for both feminine and masculine wrists.
JLC Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 on my wrist.
We think this new release is a real winner! Please let us know your thoughts.
Cheers…champagne and JLC Grand Reverso Ultra Thin 1948: showcasing the elegance of the 1950s era.
