The Venerable Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Duoface
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- čas přidán 17. 12. 2021
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Thank you @futurerustanddust for letting me borrow your lovely duoface. The reverso is a model I've wanted to film and highlight for years now. So this was a particularly special opportunity. If you are on Instagram please give Greg (futurerustanddust) a follow. In the comments, please share what your favorite reverso model is. - Zábava
JLC, for me the greatest of all the watchmakers. Historically have manufactured every type of movement & have supplied movements for the so called Holy Trinity. The Reverso is an Art Deco masterpiece.
This is the first watch I bought with my own hard earned money. Once you get used to the shape, it really doesn't even feel that dressy. I wear it with a t-shirt and get compliments from ppl all the time!
I like to hear that
Agree- I got a cheap Geckota beads of rice bracelet and half a dozen quick release coloured suede straps and it dresses down fantastically. In the summer with white trainers/sneakers, shorts and T shirt, on a pale blue suede strap I was getting nice comments daily from people which I never usually get on watches.
I have to say Bruce I just love this watch. I have the exact same model I got a while back, if anything this watch has so far stopped me looking at another rectangular watch as it just does it all for me. It also flies under the radar as most people have no idea what it is.
The Reverso Duoface small seconds isn't just light vs dark face though, the dials are the reverse of each other in that the light face revolves around angles with a smooth outer rectangle frame around the guilloche style inner, the dark face is the opposite not just that the smooth area is now inside and the texture on the outside the dark face uses circular surrounds instead of rectangles.
The 40ish hour power reserve doesn't bother me, I wind mine at the same time each day (as I do with other manual mechanical watches) and perish the thought If it isn't wound it's so easy to set anyway being sans date. Winding is super easy and as you say is quite satisfying action. Having a minute track cut at six is fine with me as well as it would destroy that classic dial. You are right that there are times when reflections can reduce readability certainly when looking at the dark side but as a classic watch I'm not sure it really is a must have for me anyway. It's good you point out the QC problems, my example looks pretty good under a loupe to my old eyes but as you state most watches have some sort of QC that could do better, no brand is 100% perfect 100% of the time. A couple of other points are that when registered from new you get 8 years warranty and it goes through the 1000 hour control testing. Brilliant macro shots Bruce. Just as well I didn't send you my watch as there are a few "journey" marks on the case, I hated it when I saw the first blemish but got over it quite quickly. As I wear my watches and not baby them they will get the odd blemish that is just part of the journey.
Agree on all that- I have the same watch and have loved and wanted it since I first saw it (aged 15 in 1996). I find it easy to dress down on a beads of rice or suede strap and it’s pretty much my daily wearer.
Love it. Used to not like the reverso, but lately I’ve been thinking it might be the best obtainable choice for a dress piece in any collection.
The older i get (33 now) the more i love the Reverso and the Cartier Tank.
What do you mean by obtainable?
It’s probably the epitome of a classic stylish dress watch. I’ve begun to appreciate these more as I’ve gotten older and the version with the blank on the reverse that you can engrave, is not crazy money. Just oozes class 👌👌
Reverso is the most beautiful watch ever, Period.
I just love the detail and clarity of video that goes into this video. Excellent summary on one of my favorite watches.
Well done Bruce. Excellent video and review. I owe a Reverso Tribute Duo face and enjoining every second.
This reference will be my next luxury timepiece. Thanks for sharing Bruce.
I like the Medium size as I think it's dressier but to each his own! Great watch!
An amazingly beautiful piece. This is definitely an attainable grail for me.
That’s how I saw it, not expensive or unobtainable enough to be unrealistic but something worth chasing, and I eventually got this for my 40th. Absolutely love it and it allows me to buy and flip cheaper beaters one at a time and wear this most days. I don’t need a large collection anymore. Just 2 watxhes now, this and (currently) a Seiko spb213 that I will shortly sell and get another diver for the odd occasion this it can’t be risked.
Great video. The best video on this particular model.
Well done with the camerawork - really bought it alive. JLC's website imagery is notoriously flat and lifeless. It's a beautiful version of one of the all-time greats. I didn't know the dark side was lumed, so happy it is!
Beautiful watch, always aspired to own one.
Great video! I enjoyed the sound of the winding and case movement! Along with the excellent review! I always enjoy your criticism’s as all watches have something and it’s hard to find opinions online. Good one Bruce
beautiful iconic Reverso and beautifully reviewed!
Awesome watch and that is definitely grail level status!
Great video, these watches are amazing machines
loved the review. been thinking of getting an exact piece. subscribed
I LOVE this stunning timepiece! Exactly this one. Maybe also the Blue dial version . I don‘t know how long I can resist….. 😄
Very nice Vid. Greatings from Hamburg/ Germany
Also I love the brown polo strap. I bought the black as well. So now I have 4 different versions of the 1 watch. It's so wonderful!
I got over a dozen different colours from orange to pastel blue (with some less audacious colours inbetween), all with quick release and it’s made the watch so much easier to wear casually- especially in summer.
StrapsCo do some great quick release suede straps that are good value but I also love the beads of rice bracelet I got from Geckota. Due to the straight lugs any straight strap can fit nicely.
Great fit. Love the dark side.
Well done Bruce, you really have nailed these videos. For me the Reverso is something more than just another watch. It has bags of character, that I'm not sure any other watch has. It does it with style and sophistication, in an age where most brand watches are all looking the same. And no I don't own one, but I am a fan
Agree, the Speedmaster is possibly the only other watch I can think of that has that much character yet still explains to everyone that you’re a watch guy. Maybe a Doxa although despite wanting to I just can’t get excited about them… yet.
Love it. You have the exact same taste in watches that I do. That's why I love this channel.
Thank you!
Just love it. Just got one.
I adore this piece.
Nice presentation👍🏼impressive as well as very informative☺️
Man I LOVE a duoface! Absolutely divine! And you captured it perfectly 😍❤️
Good to see watchgringa in the comments here! Didn’t expect that 😁
@@KamilOlaf gringles doesn’t miss a JLC video! 😜✨
Great video. The Tribute Moon is my favourite and one I bought a month ago.
Props for the pronunciation of Jeager LeCoultre. Great video! 😄
Great review, Bruce. Love this particular piece.. Would probably prefer this one in rose gold though..I think would be an ultimate perfect dress watch.
Thanks!
Nice Bruce, I love the classic layout and cool vibe I get from the thoughtful well laid out design. Unless you're into JLC I think most would pass this by.
My wife was never too interested in watches; her collection includes some Casio, DW and Breda. Then I bought my wife a Cartier Tank for Xmas. I glance over at her laptop, and she's looking at watches. She just asked me, what's a Reverso? She's hooked into the hobby! lol
Perfect watch
I'm pretty sure wearing a watch like this would get you instant membership into the Knights Templar
No, that would be the Vacheron Constantin.
😀
The watch I love the most
This is my favorite Reverso. It really dresses up and down with aplomb. BUT the service time and cost when that "time bump" slide for the Travel side goes wrong are eye-watering.
I had never thought of that- how much did it cost if you don’t mind me asking? I figured a regular service would be about £300/-$350ish
The Duoface Tribute with the Blue/white combo is an absolute beaut. Have always craved a Reverso but need to sell my GMT Master II to get one and thats a difficult pill to swallow!
Don't. Jlc watches are overpriced baum and Mercier
OWN THE ONE SIDER SADLY .....SIMPLE AND PURE CLASS...LEARNING TO LOVE SQUARE CASES
I can hear "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II subtly in the background, nice touch
At first I didn’t like the appeal to the reverso. Then one day I just found my self completely obsessed with it. JLC doesn’t mess around.
I have it. Great watch! It is my everyday watch and I wear it to everything.
I own two Reverso’s and I’ve never seen any QC flaws. But i do agree with you on the AR part. They really need to get AR coating on all of their watches ASAP!
Thanks for the great video and keep up the good work! Best regards from Sweden!
Rolex Submariner, Omega Speedmaster and the JLC Reverso are three most iconic luxury watches in my opinion. Good to see you finally review this beauty.
This watch doesn't look so great. But looks like a lot of people like it.
@@BattleForTheHotel lot of people like it, because it looks great. Time to see your optometrist. 😂
Beautiful watch and great presentation👏👏. I considered this watch many times, but it’s still too small. Well, I believe it is.
They also do the larger version. I tried both on my 7in wrist but went with the medium as it felt more ‘correct’ (a bit like I chose a hesalite speedy over the technically better sapphire model).
I like the tribute small seconds.. the blue is lovely, but something about it in the red dial seems very right to me.
Love this piece, would definitely consider picking up one in the future
Great presentation..love this particular model, and it really fits your wrist..but its bigger than I thought. You have to try it on for size. I found this model too big and the medium too small..on a roughly 7inch wrist..then the 85th anniversary model was introduced with the blue dial..not dual face but fits me perfectly..👌
I love my Reverso (Q3902420)! Such an elegant timepiece with so much charm
Nice video!
Thoroughly enjoyed your pronunciation of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
I am here all week
My Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface 2016 is magnifique’. When I wear it, I get stunned silence from people in the know.
I had a Tribute a few years ago. It is a little more dainty than the current Large size cases. I now have a red Reverso in the Large size. Great watch. It goes with me almost everywhere. I love the style and would recommend to anyone who likes dress watches. Get a few JLC straps if you buy one. Not many other straps work so great in my opinion.
If its more diminutive than the current large, that is a shame. I like the way the large wears. Its not large at all
@@BruceWilliams I just looked it up. They are numerically almost the same but the older Tribute is substantially thinner. Sorry to mislead you.
I purchased the 90th anniversary Tribute in green. I am fond of the Nonantieme.
In terms of the size on the wrist of the DuoFace Large, what mm round watch would you equate it with. It appears similar to 38mm-39mm based on my eye.
It's best watch....
I have the monoface on a blue leather/canvas JLC strap 👌
I wish jlc would bring back the gran sport reversos. I feel like they would do so well in this sports-watch dominated market. They had the rubber strap with the integrated clasp and everything. Way ahead of the game.
Would love to have a Reverso, one with the burgundy dial & strap.
I have one and there’s a nice hack to get around the “no hacking” issue - you CAN actually adjust the seconds. When the power reserve is very low if you apply a slight anticlockwise pressure on the crown in pulled out mode, you will stop the seconds (it takes a bit of practice). So you can hold it to set it, then push the crown in and wind and then go back and set the hour/minutes. It’s a pick tricky at first but you get the hang of it.
I’ve used this on watches before but interestingly it didn’t work on my Reverso- apparently the newer/better a movement the less likely it is to work (or something like that- I can’t remember the details but it might have been to do with lubricants🤷🏽)
Hi Bruce - picked up this model last year but on the brown strap. Was in NYC last month and went to JLC boutique and bought the black alligator for $360. It has an easy, no tool strap so its like having four watches in one. Thx for the review!
How much did you pay?
@@BattleForTheHotel $7800
I got mine on the brown CF style strap and bought a quick release Hirsch Duke (black gator style) for £30/$35 and it looks incredible - I will treat myself to a proper JLC strap soon but for anyone wanting a budget option the Hirsch is great.
It’s my favourite watch by far and I wear it all the time- it can be a great casual watch too.
I'm pretty sure I saw an interview on CZcams with a high up at JLC who said that they were losing money on every Reverso they made, stands to reason they would try to minimise those loses by relaxing qc a little? I'd personally love one.
That’s a nice watch. Better than that wack girls cartier you’re so in love with.
Get the tribute if it's financially responsible. 10 years is a long time. A lot can happen between now and then.
Great macro shots.
No squares circles. Not centered texture. But smooth. It’s so beautiful and exactly opposite
I've been waiting for this video forever! I think this is going to be my next watch and this is just the push I needed.
Between this and the cartier Santos, which do you feel would be a better everyday watch?
For me it would be the santos because I always prefer an excellent bracelet and the date is helpful
As an owner of two JLC 42 hrs power reserve is alright for a dress watch, there is pleasure in wounding that butter smooth movement and if you so which you can update to Riverso Grand Date have 8 days power reserve. JLC is the pinnacle of haute horology, for the price of a Rolex and with the build quality of Patek Philippe.
no brand can compete
A comparison with the Cartier Santos please please please 😍
I prefer the circular sub seconds like on the Tribute Duoface. It softens the overall look for me.
Does anyone else have a problem when a sub second dial obscures the minutes from 21 minutes to 34 minutes past??? My OCD can't tolerate that!!!
Does anyone know if the textures are stamped?
I got the Reverso medium classic with small seconds (monoface) pre owned 2021 model ($1100 under current MSRP). Will this retain value or is this model not a desirable model?
It’s the model that I would buy.
I can’t believe you haven’t bought one of these a long time ago.
I'm sure it will happen at some point!
I would include a rotating bezel 🤪😅.
Is that a date?
What is the size of the watch ?
This exact duo face is hopefully going to be my present to myself next year for my 40th. I just want the brown Fagliano strap and the Medium size. Unfortunately, there are no boutiques anywhere near me to see one in person so Im hoping they are as stunning and well fitted in person as they are in pics.
It’s best to try it on before buying it. Rectangular watches can be a difficult fit. I bought my Reverso without trying it on due to covid, and the fit was a real issue. Luckily Fagliano make a custom strap with “curved ends” which resolved the problem, but it wasn’t a cheap fix.
I got the medium duoface for my 40th and absolutely love it, my wrist is 7in/18cm and I could have gone with either the large or medium as both looked nice. I ever so slightly preferred the large in terms of how it wore but the medium felt more like a proper Reverso (to me), and I got used to the smaller size within a week or so and now it feels perfect.
Are we connected by the brain, Bruce?? Each time i consider a watch, you review it. Nice work!
My thoughts exactly! I am also ready to pull the trigger on that piece and needed a little push. It’s next on the list.
It's the Apple watch killer! Similar shape, but oh so much more history, class and elegance... And it will last for decades! I really would consider this, but can only afford one "great" watch, so I'm saving for the Explorer 36mm which I am guessing has a higher water resistance, and is a better "do it all" watch.. Gorgeous Reverso though Bruce. Good work
You're joking, right?
@@Emaratilfy dude which bit ha ha. Its a rectangular watch... in my opinion any watch of this class is a better choice over an apple / smart watch. Which bit of that is confusing?
Dunno why, just not my thing - for me THE rectangular dress watch is the Cartier Tank & nothing else comes close - I know it's not rational but little about this strange hobby is 😂
Happy Christmas to everyone who reads this, have fun . Cheers 🍻🎅🏻
The "Large" Reverso still looks too damn small on my 7.70 wrist.😞
I have the 1931. I bought it a few years ago for around $6000, now they're up to near $10k. Ben Clymer has a similar one and I think that has driven the price up partially.
I love the size of the 1931 - lug to lug 46mm, it wears in a nice modern size. Mega thin - 7mm.
@@IDKline A shit tonne of people. Whether you like it or not. 🙈
Bruce, this is the largest model right?
Correct
@@BruceWilliams thanks
For the money I would have liked to have a traveller gmt
Size please?
What's the price tag?
So much more desirable and beautiful than any Cartier there'll ever be.
Phirst
I really wish it didn't have "travel time" written on the secondary dial.
I was pretty underwhelmed when I had mine and ended up parting ways after a couple months. To each their own, I’m sure my tastes are boring to most.
i like it , but don’t quite understand the hype myself .
@@zman8340 yeah, I think a lot of it stems from people who may not have actually experienced it in person. I mean, the numbers are painted on? The guilloche is cool, but it’s really the only dynamic part of the dial. And considering the movement is so spoken about, you can’t even see it. The case is just full polished, so on and so on…
I can tell you from owning one for many years that over time I just seem to appreciate it more and more. It’s all in the details. Something you can’t experience until you own it. It’s not an only watch by any means but it gets the most wrist time.
@@lazyguitarguy22 that’s cool, maybe I just didn’t have it long enough. I personally didn’t see it, but I’m glad you enjoy it! Thanks.
I mean the fact it has two very different faces is enough to keep me interested, flipping the watch faces is the best watch party trick I’ve ever done!
Bruce “should I wait a decade for the 100th anniversary?” You sold your Santos after 6 months. I’m sure you will buy and sell at least 3 reversos before the 100th anniversary
Maybe. I play by no rules or limits :) its funner that way
Unfortunate are the price increases
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Texture = guilloche
JLC, Hamilton, Rollie… if you are going to be “Swiss” you have to put AR coating on your sapphires. The Japanese and Germans don’t need to be told this.
AR coating is overrated. Not all watches need it. It’s nice on the underside, but not a make or break imho.
It depends on the kind of watch. For a tool watch AR is a must...so shame on Rolex. But for a dress watch it is not necessary
This is a flawed design. Many countries are a half an hour ahead. For example India is 9 1/2 hours ahead of USA, so how can you bump it only a half an hour?
"Sub-sid-EE-ary," not "sub-sid-ER-ary." You have a wonderful, enlightening, detail-oriented (not orien-TATE-ed) channel. It's a pleasure to watch. That is, until these little glitches pop up and--perhaps unfairly--suggest you're less knowledgable than you are. I know this seems persnickety, but it's like a prospective patient being handed a neurosurgeon's business card. . .with a typo on it.
Lack of hacking is inconsequential on such a watch. Typically, this is a watch that would be wound first thing in the morning without much worry. PR is such an overrated metric by which to judge a watch. This has no date, it takes no time to set. A greater PR might be nice, but it mostly only matters the more a given watch is expected to be left unworn. If you aren’t wearing the watch every three or four days, chances are you aren’t wearing it at all and at some point, no matter the PR, it runs dry.
Great watch,
I don't get why people buy Rolex over this.
Doesn’t make any sense, the reverse dial should be called home time, you don’t need 24hr indicator on your travel time (just look outside) and the main dial time should be controlled by the push button. Can’t believe they screwed up so bad! Why nobody seem to realise this??
Let face it, If you want to be time precise, mechanical isn't really for you. Hacking is just a slogan for affordable watches.
Hacking watches were incredibly important in war (synchronizing an attack or maneuver). It literally meant life or death sometimes.