History of the jaegerlecoultre reverso gear patrol. Often androgynous, it knows how to show off its femininity in jeweled models or affirm its masculinity by pronounced complexities and a marked art deco aesthetic. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the reverso and jaegerlecoultre continues to release more rectangular watches with highend complications to celebrate. A year later, the jaegerlecoultre reverso was born. History of the jaegerlecoultre reverso time and watches. Between my wife and i, weve bought a total of seven reverso models. Charting the history of the jaegerlecoultre reverso luxury. Jaegerlecoultre reverso a complete history of an icon jlc. Charting the history of the jaegerlecoultre reverso.
Selftaught watchmaker and prolific inventor antoine lecoultre is one of the greatest personalities in the history of watchmaking. I have quite a few books about watches but this one is by far one of the best and i would like to encourage anyone to find yourself a copy. Think of a sports watch and rugged, featurepacked timepieces are likely to spring to mind. Within the jaegerlecoultre pantheon, one watch subgroup stands out for me. The sport being relatively interactive and intense, polo players would find themselves with broken glass on their wristwatches at. Veuillez contacter votre conseiller personnel jaeger lecoultre. Mad mens don draper sports a jaegerlecoultre reverso on his wrist and robert downey jr. Summary of contents for jaegerlecoultre grande reverso page 1. Reverso jlc history the reverso category by jaeger lecoultre has been recognition for decades for offering something a little different. It sought a new balance, a symbiosis between form and function. This is a big, beautiful coffee table book with great photos, images of old lecoultre advertising, lots of modern artwork. Jaegerlecoultres reverso was almost a century ahead of the. I recently purchased a copy of zaf bashas jaeger lecoultre, which is a great resource on jlc as a brand and a rundown of the best movements and watches they made in their rich history. All youve ever wanted to know about the jaeger lecoultre reverso, from its origins to the actual and haute horlogerie collections.
The heritage gallery is designed as an unprecedented encounter with the maison and its rich history that constantly inspires creativity, even to this day a setting that stirs the emotions and stimu. History this interesting story begins in 1931 in colonial india, where the itsport of the period for british officers was, without a doubt, polo. The jaegerlecoultre reverso is a watch with immense history, can you tell us a bit more. While the author covers the history of lecoultre from its founding in 1833 to the present, he concentrates on the time period 1925 when lecoultre introduced its first production wristwatch to the mid1970s. The complete history of the jaegerle coultre reverso aka jlc reverso wristwatch, a symbol of the art deco, one of the most iconic. The following year, the 601 earns the title of the worlds thinnest, at 1. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
Submariner for daily, longines chrono moonphase complication for weekend, seiko skx007. Jaegerlecoultre watch company history the year 1931 saw the introduction of the reverso, a wristwatch that could be turned 180 degrees within the case, thereby protecting the crystal and dial. The love is mutual as many actors and actresses opt for a timepiece from jaegerlecoultre. In the winter of 1932, eight cases were sold to patek philippe jacquesdavid lecoultre was then an administrator of pp. Iwc and jaegerlecoultre were largely responsible for the resurgence of mechanical watches between 1985 and 1995. Reverso classic large duoface small seconds or rose.
Wristwatch collectors are in for a treat this fall with the release of the first significant book ever written about lecoultre and jaegerlecoultre. Table of contents able of contents introduction accuracy water resistance. Learn the complete history of the jaegerlecoultre reverso. As an object that so deftly synthesised form and function, it has become one of the most immediately recognisable. Over the twentyodd years ive been buying serious watches, ive purchased more pieces bearing the jaegerlecoultre brand name than any other, by far. Jaeger lecoultre langue anglaise hardcover october 31, 2006. He creates the jaeger lecoultre watch reverso gransport. The reverso squadra hometime black features the exclusive hometimetravel time system, developed and patented by jaegerlecoultre. Jaeger lecoultre reverso duetto classique duo instruction manual book booklet. Jaegerlecoultre is once again stepping into some familiar territory with another addition to their historicallyinspired reverso collection. The grande reverso ultra thin 1948 comes in a comfortable width and height accentuated by a stunningly slender shape, together illustrating the skills of the manufacture jaeger lecoultre. Form the original reverso model to the references our days. Using previously unpublished archival material and new photography, jaeger lecoultre traces the history of their.
The iconic jlc reverso celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2016. Timeless in its face surrounded by its three emblematic gadroons, the reverso has been enchanting both men and women with an eye for beauty since its creation. The complete history of the jaeger le coultre reverso aka jlc reverso wristwatch, a symbol of the art deco, one of the most iconic watches ever designed. Since 2000, the company has been a fully owned subsidiary of the swiss luxury group richemont jaegerlecoultre is regarded as a toptier richemont brand. Drawing upon jaegerlecoultres remarkable expertise in the miniaturisation of its calibres, and to match its dainty proportions, the rendezvous date watch houses one of the smallest automatic movements from the manufacture jaegerlecoultre, calibre 966. And yet what is widely considered the first in the genre jaegerlecoultres reverso is the very. There were versions of the reverso made by other companies during the 1930s as well. This week, its the jaegerlecoultre grande reverso ultra thin tribute to 1931 ref. The reverso never ceases to reinvent itself and to take us by surprise.
Using previously unpublished archival material and new photography, jaegerlecoultre traces the history of their historic manufacturer. Jaeger lecoultre grande reverso ultra thin duoface q3782520. You would think i would get bored with these, but youd be wrong. It was a fantastic creation and one that was enthusiastically received by the public. Jaeger lecoultre reverso classique watches are a member of the famed jaeger lecoultre reverso family of swiss watches. Howto determine the age of your jaeger lecoultre watch. A history of the jaegerlecoultre reverso at christies. Developed to fit a need, it has graduated far beyond its days as just a polo watch. Jaegerlecoultres reverso watch was originally designed in 1931. Almost 90 years ago, jaegerlecoultre launched a wristwatch that was destined to become a classic of 20thcentury design. History of the jaegerlecoultre reverso time and watches the. Crown jewel of the reversos 85th anniversary updated with live pictures jaegerlecoultre celebrates the 85th anniversary of its iconic reverso model in 2016, and the swiss brand has launched a plethora of new reverso watches at this years sihh watch salon in geneva to mark the milestone.
It combines the art of living the present with watchmaking technology. Manufacture jaegerlecoultre sa, or simply jaegerlecoultre french pronunciation. Technological innovations stretching back to 1844keyless winding systems, shockproof watchcases, the production of miniature componentsrevolutionized the profession and set standards for the industry. Jaegerlecoultre creates an original version of the jaeger lecoultre watch atmos.
The art deco style was inspired by a dream of a grand ideal, and the desire to offer the world a new aesthetic and new values. The original jaegerlecoultre reverso vintage jlc reverso pieces. Jaeger lecoultre reverso watch an art deco masterpiece. The jaeger lecoultre reverso is an iconic model with an historic past. Jaeger lecoultre grande reverso 1931 silver dial mens watch q2783520.
With its elegant, rectangular lines and clearcut gadroons, the case of the jaeger. Shapira for over 180 years, jaegerlecoultre has been making what collectors have deemed some of the. Jaegerlecoultre grande reverso ultra thin 1948 watches. The reference time is displayed by a red openworked hand serving as an immediate reminder of. Today jaegerlecoultre preserves its legacy of craftsmanship and is a. Lecoultre reverso watch takes its inspiration from these same ideals. The two companies focused on differentiating their products with complications and displaying their finelyfinished movements. Launched in the early 1930s, the reverso was originally conceived as a sports watch, featuring a unique reversible case design that allowed the wearer to protect the dial while utilizing.
This golden age of lecoultre is what interests the author the most, and likewise the bulk of lecoultre and jlc collectors. The jaegerlecoultre manufacture unveils its new heritage. The most prominent feature of this series is that the timepiece is reversible, and the case can be. Jaegerlecoultre grande reverso ultra thin 1948 fhh journal. Jaeger lecoultre reverso classic small booklet manual. Order by monday 0511 at 4pm est for tuesday 0512 delivery.
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