There are many versions of Reverso (I mean Reverso, not just the less significant reversible watch) histories floating around the industry, in fact, several subtler versions have appeared in different books, which may or may not be accurate (Personally, I would not take stories linking Reverso and Edmond Jaeger too seriously as Edmond Jaeger died in 1922).


(Cesar De Trey)

According to the late Cesar De Trey at least, the idea of Reverso originated from a challenge by an unnamed Polo player in 1930, when the player allegedly shown Cesar his watch with a broken glass (no sapphire crystal then) after a Polo game in India.


(Interesting to note that the original drawing submitted to the patent office was a square Reverso)

Cesar De Trey entrusted the work to a French engineer Alfred Chauvot, who started work almost immediately and on 4th March 1931, supposedly under the instruction of Cesar De Trey, Chauvot applied for the patent of "a watch capable of sliding into its base and of turning completely on its axis".


(The 2001 Septantieme, the first time the Grande Reverso was introduced)

Cesar De Trey then "bought" the Reverso patent from A. Chauvot in July 31st 1931, before the patent was actually deposited, and by November 31st, Cesar De Trey has together with business partner Jacques David LeCoultre (both were close business associates even prior to this) established the company, "Specialites Horlogeres".


(Jacques David LeCoultre)

In 1933, Cesar de Trey "sold" the patent to "Specialites Horlogeres" and "Specialites Horlogeres" apparently with Jaeger's (then managed by Gustave Delage) blessings, officially becomes Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937.


(The original 1931 drawing)

Since the launch of the first Reverso in 1931, Reverso watches were supplied to many luxury watch brands including Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin etc. There were also early Reverso found with Tavannes movement, apparently before the modern Jaeger-LeCoultre could get its act together to supply to "Specialites Horlogeres" (Like all traditional houses, Jaeger-LeCoultre's 130 plus years of history has its ups and down).


(A newspaper Advertisement in 1932)

Today, after 75 years of Reverso, the act of turning the watch to another time zone as the plane landed has become the ultimate cool act of "inadvertent attention grabbing"


(A newspaper Advertisement in 1940)

Like all classical Icons, the original "Sport" Reverso has gone through several transformations. From the Classic in 1931, Grande Taille Reverso in 1991 (60 eme), the first Grande Reverso in 2001 (Septantieme) and this year's Reverso Squadra launched in Jaipur Polo Ground on 26th February 2006; all models are still distinctively Reverso without sacrificing the original DNA.


(The Reverso Classic photos at the top row and the Reverso Squadra at the bottom, keeping the DNA)

In fact, Jaeger-LeCoultre will perhaps be the only brand where all 4 historical sizes, i.e. Reverso Classic, Reverso Grande Taille, Grande Reverso and Reverso Squadra (after SIHH 2006) are still in current production and still being delivered to retailers and distributors constantly, a feat which SHOULD satisfy even the emotional and the dogmatic traditionalists.


(From the left, The 1931 Reverso (Classic), The 2006 Reverso Squadra World Chrono (Squadra), The 1991 Reverso 60 eme (Grande Taille))

This act of constant renewal without forgetting the old die-hard fans should be commended, in my opinion.

Jaw

the GT, XGT & Squadra (SXGT - "Square Extra Grande Taille"?) side by side to see the comparative dimensions of the XGT & "SXGT". But I know that more is coming.......
-Dean

Thanks Jaw, very interesting topic.

Reverso, the icon of the manufacture of the Valley of Joux.

Regards!

Greetings from Mexico!

Alberto.

(1931 Reverso Drawing)

According to Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, in the early thirties, their engineers were simultaneously at work on two Reverso-related designs which were differentiated principally by their contrasting case shapes. The first was rectangular and went on to leave an indelible mark on the history of 20th century watchmaking. The second design, by contrast, which was square, remained a secret; it was felt that the time was not yet ripe to introduce a timepiece of such uncompromisingly modern proportions.


(Chief Designer Janek Deleskiewicz & Reverso Squadra)

Today, at a time when even Grande Reverso(es) are spotted on both men and women's wrist, much to the delight of he Manufacture, it is perhaps time to unveil the boldest and most masculine watch from Jaeger-LeCoultre ever, The Reverso Squadra.


(Marketing & Communication Director Stephan Belmont, his Reverso Squadra obviously charmed his lady dining partners)

Although the Squadra should be known as the 75th anniversary shape of the Reverso, the 3 Squadra(s) are only preludes to the other Reverso and perhaps to an ultimate Reverso () to be unveiled in SIHH 2006.










(MJLC CEO Jerome Lambert gave his Reverso Squadra World Chronograph a turn)

Specifications
Reverso Squadra Hometime (as supplied by MJLC):





(Reverso Squadra Home Time, luminescent hours and minutes, date tied to the first timezone, AM/PM indicator tied to the second time zone, seconds hands, first time zone hour hand openworked)

Reverso Squadra Home Time
All new metal bracelet
Estimated delivery September 2006
Hour & Minute Hands with Superluminova
SS - Euro 4,500.- estimated and tentative
PG - Euro 11,700 estimated and tentative
PG with bracelet Euro 21,500.00
Time date can be adjusted forwards and backwards
50.5mm (including lugs) x 35mm x 14mm





(Work in Progress Squadra Design drawing

Movement:
- self-winding mechanical movement, the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 977,
- crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
- 28,800 vibrations per hour
- 50-hour power reserve
- 234 parts
- 29 jewels
- 5.70 mm high

Functions:
- hours, minutes, small seconds, second timezone, date (linked to the first timezone),
- AM /PM indicator (linked to the second timezone)

Dial:
- silvered, guilloch centre, (specific) transferred figures

Hands:
- Steel, with superluminova

Crown:
- 1 crown to rewind the watch and reset the hours, minutes, second timezone and date

Base:
- Transparent, to allow the exclusively decorated movement to be viewed

Case:
- reversible, Squadra Medium size in 18-carat pink gold or steel comprising more than 50 parts, sapphire crystal, hardness 9
- water resistance: 30 metres

Straps:
- alligator leather with folding buckle in steel or pink gold
- new metal strap with exclusive clasp
- new rubber strap

References:
- leather straps: 18 carat pink gold: Q7002420 & steel: Q7008420

Bracelets:
- 18 carat pink gold: Q7002120 & steel: Q7008120

Rubber straps:
- 18 carat pink gold: Q7002620 & steel: Q7008620




Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT:






(The Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT, Big Date, superluminova hour and minute hands, Chronograph minute and hour counter, GMT second timezone hands with the 24 hour dial, all functions (except chronograph) including GMT set by a single crown

Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT
Reverso Squadra Medium
50.5mm (including lugs) x 35mm x 14mm
All new metal bracelet (bold and masculine)
All new Rubber bracelet
Estimated delivery September 2006
Hour & minute Hands with Superluminova



Movement:
- self-winding mechanical movement, the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 754, made, assembled and decorated by hand
- 28,800 vibrations an hour
- 65-hour power reserve
- 296 parts
- 39 jewels
- 6.27 mm high

Functions:
- hours, minutes, second 24-hour timezone, large date (linked to the first timezone), chronograph

Dial:
- silvered, guilloch centre, (specific) transferred figures

Hands:
- steel, with superluminova

Crown:
- 1 crown to rewind the watch, and to set the hours, minutes, large date and second timezone and large date
- 2 push-buttons for the chronograph

Base:
- transparent, to allow the exclusively decorated movement to be viewed

Case:
- reversible, Squadra Medium size in steel or 18-carat pink gold
- comprising more than 50 parts, sapphire crystal, hardness 9
- water resistance: 30 metres

Straps:
- alligator leather with folding buckle in 18-carat pink gold or steel
- new metal strap with exclusive clasp

new rubber strap

References:
- leather straps: 18 carat pink gold: Q7012420 & steel: Q7018420
- racelets: 18 carat pink gold: Q7012120 & steel: Q7018120
- rubber straps: 18 carat pink gold: Q7012620 & steel: Q7018620



Reverso Squadra World Chronograph:


(World Time disc, a transparent half of the disc covers the cities between 07.00 to 19.00hrs and an almost transparent half of the disc covers the cities between 19.00 to 07.00 hrs. A small red triangle between Samoa and Honolulu indicates the International Dateline and the Red line cutting across the diameter separates the cities at night and day)






(Reverso Squadra World Chronograph, Available only in Polished Titanium Grade 5 and limited to 1,500 pieces. Titanium use is a first for any Reverso. Small seconds hand and the 24 hour indicator (red/white disc, red for night and white for day - 2 sided complication for an automatic movement with full size rotor, One crown controls all the functions except for chronograph, both should claim a respective first for Worldtimer)

Reverso Squadra World Chronograph
Estimated delivery Dec 2006
Polished Titanium Grade 5
Measurement 53mm (including lugs) x 36.5mm x 16.5mm (Reverso Squadra Large) Large
Vulcanised Rubber strap (Jaw add, this looks great, it has independent links, supple, rigid and comfortable to wear).
Euro 12K estimated
Red/White Day/Night disc Indicator
Hour and Minute Hands with Superluminova


(Wheels and transmission axis passing through the side of the case, outside the range of the oscillating weight. The central axis is reserved for the chronograph function)

Movement:
- self-winding mechanical movement, the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 753, made, assembled and decorated by hand
- 28,800 vibrations an hour
- 65-hour power reserve
- 366 parts
- 39 jewels
- 7.57 mm high


(The movement exploded view)

Functions:
- front: hours, minutes, small seconds, large date (linked to the first timezone),
- day/night indicator, chronograph
- back: universal time (Worldtime)



Dial:
- ront: black, guilloch centre, (specific) transferred figures
- back: black, with the transferred names of the cities representing the 24 timezones in the centre

Hands:
- front: steel, with superluminova & back: steel, with a matt part to differentiate day/night



(To minimize the case thickness, the world time system, placed above the oscillating weight, has been slimmed down as much as possible and can only be set into motion when the entire movement is assembled inside the case. It can be said that both the case and movement are integrated and only works when it is fully assembled).

Crown:
- 1 crown to rewind the watch, and to reset the hours, minutes, large date and universal time (Worldtime) indicator
- 2 push-buttons for the chronograph

Case:
- reversible, Squadra Large size in titanium
- comprising more than 50 parts, sapphire crystal, hardness 9
- water resistance: 30 metres

Straps:
- alligator leather with folding buckle in titanium
- new rubber strap with hinged links

References:
- leather straps: Q702T470
- rubber straps: Q702T670


Jaw

Being 6 foot 3, and the owner of a particularly large wrist, these are just the Reversos I've been looking for. Can't wait to see them in the metal.

Roll on SIHH.

I like the look of the Squadra world chorno very much.

Regards,
Kevin

case and black dial then. Pity.

The retail for the time only is very reasonable. Approx. RRP of the chronos ?

Thanks

Dennis

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the pictures in the other threads below?
I ask only because there doesn't seem to be white gold or platinum listed.
(which are usually reserved for those metals)

Thanks

Dennis

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Now, I really can't wait to test the size on my wrist.

Cheers,
Jeffrey

Big Bold and Beautiful...! Smitten by JLC..

The watches look nice, though they are probably too big for me (I have a Heuer Monaco which I almost never wear).

Two questions:
1. Why does the Automatique only have 50 hours power reserve and the two chronos have 65?
2. Do you have price indications for the two chronos?

Regarding practicality, the Worldtimer function looks super cool, but the time zone travelers would certainly prefer a second hour hand or the two side mechanism as the Duo or Grande GMT offer.

Regards

Sebastian

Thanks Jaw for the great intro!! Very irresistible!!

Until we can try on our own wrist, otherwise it looks pretty LARGE in size (from given measurements) that may not fit most skinny wrist.

However, lately, some designs have done pretty good job, particularly curved lug ends and very flexible strap/bracelet adjustment (MC bracelet is a good example), which fits & looks much better even with large dimenssions, while others may just look like a big block of metal (like Tag monaco, but its for their vintage style I guess). Can't wait to try Squadra! For sure I MUST get one if fits me.

It will be my 2006 wishlist!

I faintly remember that we discussed the size of the XGT two years ago. It was argued that JLC did not go for the bigger case in order to keep up with the trend but purely for technical reasons (8days movement, big date etc). While I somewhat bought this argument then, I don't see it with the Squadra. Let's face it, every serious watch maker can produce the complications of the Squadra when the case is 50 time 34 mm. To combine a GMT function with a Chrono is a standard complication of the ETA 7750, the Volkswagen Beetle of automatic movements. So what gives these watches an edge?

Regarding design, I appreciate that JLC sticks to classic Reverso design elements but I am pretty sure that next summer the Squadra will be the star at Canal Street, ie we will see a lot of fakes of this watch around the globe.

Just my two cents

Sebastian

time only squadra. Are they coming out with a manual version?

Also, is this being marketed as an elegant sports watch of sorts as opposed to say, the GT and XGT reversos in general?

Thanks, Jaw!

Echi

(The Reverso a Eclipses, opening the dial)


(The Reverso a Eclipses, closing the dial)


The Reverso a Eclipses was just a matter of combining 2 fine forms of art being practice by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

The 1910 a Eclipses was a pocket watch, a mysterious pocket watch which can conceal and reveal a secret dial as the owner wishes. In recent years, the work of Miklos Merczel & Sophie Roche team of enamellers have been clamoured by a niche but growing group of enthusiasts.


(The 1910 drawing found in the manufacture)

The Reverso a Eclipses is possible mainly due to the increasing research into watchcase technology by the Manufacture and the ability to improve and miniaturize the pocket watch from the inspiration by the 1910 drawing found in the factory.





As the first dial opened by turning the wheel at the 1.30 mark, the exquisite enamel work of Miklos &/or Sophie, now fully protected under the sapphire glass, will reveal itself to the watch owner.

And because the dial is now protected under the sapphire crystal, Miklos and Sophie are now more bold and has experimented on many new secret techniques to make the eventual enamel dial more intense and saturated in colour.







In the Grand Feu technique for example, Enamel based substances are initially (virtually) colourless. There are then tinted with metallic oxide in the form of extremely fine powder that is soaked with water to form a kind of smooth, more or less liquid paste. Fusion occurs during firing. The final colourful results bear little resemblances to the initial appearance. Each enameled miniature involves its own chemical secrets in order to obtain the distinctive colouring effect. Given it is now protected by a sapphire crystal, the artist has created new and even more brilliant and intense colour. And has develop a secret production process with a subtle play of temperature


(Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jerome gave a speech at the a Eclipses launch in Jodhpur Umaid Bhagwan Palace, India)

The translucent enamel is also used, this is a technology used since the Reinaissance period. Combining engraving skills with a transparent layers of enamels. The subtly engraved parts are amplified and the play on light creates a unique effect of depth.

Guilloche motif is separately engraved by hand or with pantograph in the hollowed area. This motif composed of tiny waves creates the illusion of sunburst or radiant effect. The effect is especially stunning after it is coated with several layers of translucent Enamels firing.


(Both sides of the solid 18k gold plate was fired to make the inner enamel dial)



(Patented in 1910, used only in large pocket watches until today






Reverso a Eclipses:

In Grande Reverso case except with only 11mm thick

The details of the new Reverso a Eclipses are as follows:

Grande Reverso size, thickness of 11mm

Case has 271 parts, including 192 alone in the miniature chain mechanism

Idea First patented in 1910, it was done only in large size pocket watches to conceal and reveal secret dials as wish.

Theme 1 - Travels & Discoveries, Platinum only Euro 65K tentatively



(1) Vue de Constantinople by Felix Ziem
(2) Vue de Denise by Felix Ziem
(3) Vue du port de Singapour by Barthelemy Lauvergne
(4) Vue de La Grande Muraille de Chine
(5) La route de Lasoie
(6) Vue du Cap Saint Etlardiz by Theodore Gudin
(7) Vue du Port de La Rochelle by Joserph Vernet
(8) Vue des Mers El Kebir by Barthelemy Laruvergne


(The complex Chain mechanism)

Theme 2 - Famous Nudes
Platinum only Euro 65K tentatively
8 themes x 3 pcs each

(1) La Baigneuse
(2) Danae
(3) Lebain Ruc
(4) Psyche et L¡¯amour
(5) Le bain de Gabrielle by Estree
(6) Le Printemps by Botticelli
(7) Nur Sur le sofa by Francois Boucher
(8) Scene reproduced from Kamasutra by Shankar Barua

Theme 3 - Chinese Zodiac by Hiroshi Senju
2 themes x 28 pcs, in Pink Gold only, Euro 40K tentatively



(1) White Chinese Zodiac in Blue background
(2) White Chinese Zodiac in Red Background

Theme 4 - Grand Feu AM/PM (A very interesting idea, the first 1-12 hours dial opens to reveal another 13-24 hour enamel dial)


(The design of the enamel 13.00-24.00 hour dial)

2 themes x 25 pieces each (Euro 25K tentatively)
1. Black/White Dial
2. White/Black dial
3. Blue/White dial


Reverso ¨¤ ¨¦clipses: (Note, the technical specifications are supplied by MJLC)

Movement:
manually wound mechanical movement, the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 849,
crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
21,600 vibrations per hour
35-hour power reserve
123 parts
19 jewels
1.85 mm high
Functions:
hours, minutes, and an innovative shutter system consisting of a rowel, miniature chain and endless
screw making it possible to mask or reveal an enamel miniature
Dial:
shutters: engraved figures
enamel plaque: in 18-carat gold decorated with an enamel miniature of different themes:
celebrated works of erotic art in a platinum 950 case; travel and discovery in a platinum 950 case;
Chinese signs of the zodiac in an 18-carat pink-gold case; ¡®Grand Feu¡¯ in an 18-carat pink-gold case
Hands:
stick, steel
Regulating devices:
1 crown to rewind the watch and reset the hours and minutes
1 rowel situated at 2 o¡¯clock to the opening and closing of the shutters
Case:
reversible, Grande Reverso size in 18-carat pink gold and platinum 950
comprising more than 50 parts, sapphire crystal, hardness N¡ã9
new patented shutter system
water resistance: 30 metres
Straps:
alligator leather with folding buckle in 18-carat white or pink gold
References:
Grand Feu in 18-carat pink gold:
blue: Q3772403
black: Q3772405
white: Q3772404
Erotic in platinum 950:
Q3776401 ¨¤ 8
Travel and discovery in platinum 950:
Q3776409 ¨¤ 16
Chinese zodiac in 18-carat pink gold:
blue: Q3772402
red: Q3772401

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(Reverso a Eclipses, The Wheel to reveal and conceal the secret dial)

Dean

.

Comprehensive and informatrive as always. Looking forward to the SIHH novelties.

Thanks for the wonderful insight Jaw!

Regards
Kelvin
http://www.pbase.com/kelvinphoto

..

Thanks a lot for the job! And thanks for sharing it with us!
Best regards from Paris,
Arnauld

Thanks Jaw and the history also makes me appreciate my reversos more. A quick check with my caliper on my other big watches shows it's not that big but will have see how well it sits on the wrist .

>>>>>Zach T

This one is wearable and comfortable...

Jaw

is correct. After wearing them big watches(must sit nicely on my wrist,no protuding), can be hard to go back to smaller sizes of course I still do like and wear my smaller size watches as well, sometimes .

I don't dismiss a watch on case size alone. I look at the overall package : case size, dial(thin bezel makes a watch looks bigger than it is), thickness, comfort, lugs (not extending out)and proportions are some of the factors, so there are some big watches I dislike and there are those I just love

>>>>>Zach T

Zach, I've got a watch with 42mm case diameter which measures 53mm if you add the lugs. It wears comfortably on my wrist, and this gives me confidence that the 50+ mm length of the Squadra will not pose a problem.

Cheers,
Jeffrey

it's still smaller than my Panerai(53mm lug to lug)

>>>>>Zach T

I really like the enamel dials

cheers
joe

(The new Reverso Duetto Duo, The front Dial, the watch volume is about 94% of the Grande Taille)

In the haute horlogerie sector where sales are increasingly dominated by novelties, a lot of high-end brands have lost their comfort of depending mainly on their "Bread & Butter" Cash Cow. Reverso Duetto however defies this trend by consistently being the best sellers in the female segment for JLC.



(The new Reverso Duetto Duo, The reverse dial with the second timezone, around noon)

Following the discontinuation of Reverso Gran' Sport Lady, it is both natural and logical to expect a new 2 timezone Duetto, and in 2006, the new Reverso Duetto Duo is exactly that.


(The Reverso Duetto Duo, the reverse dial with the second timezone, around midnight)


Reverso Duetto Duo: (Specifications as supplied by MJLC)
Movement:
manually wound mechanical movement, the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 854,
crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
21,600 vibrations per hour
45-hour power reserve
180 parts
21 jewels
3.8 mm high
Functions:
front: hours, minutes
back: hours and minutes of the second timezone and day/night indicator
Dial:
front: silvered, transferred floral figures, rayonnant dial
back: silvered or black, depending on the colour of the case¡¯s gold, transferred silvered or gilt floral
figures, silvered or gilt day/night indicator
Hands:
front: blued floral
back: Dauphine-style, rhodium-plated or gilt
Crown:
1 crown to rewind the watch and to reset the hours and minutes of the first timezone;
1 corrector to reset second timezone. 1 press = 1 hour
Case:
reversible, ladies¡¯ Grande size, comprising more than 50 parts
sapphire crystal, hardness N¡ã9
new size, in 18-carat white gold, 18-carat pink gold and 18-carat yellow gold
water resistance: 30 metres
Setting:
64 diamonds (Ø 1.55¨C1.65 mm, ~ 1 carat)
full-cut F-G Top Wesselton VVS 1 diamonds
Straps:
alligator leather with folding buckle in 18-carat white gold, 18-carat pink gold
and 18-carat yellow gold
References:
leather straps:
18-carat white gold: Q2693420
18-carat pink gold: Q2692420
18-carat yellow gold: Q2691420
bracelets:
18-carat white gold: Q2693120
18-carat pink gold: Q2692120
18-carat yellow gold: Q2691120

And the new Reverso Dame (Lady Jewellery)

Reverso lady jewellery: (Specifications as supplied by MJLC)

Movement:
Manually wound mechanical movement, the Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 846,
crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
21,600 vibrations per hour
42-hour power reserve
18 jewels
93 parts
2.9 mm high
or
quartz, Calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre 608, movement crafted and decorated by hand
battery no. 377
7 jewels
68 parts
1.6 mm high
Functions:
Hours and minutes
Crown:
1 crown for the setting of the hours and minutes
Dial:
silvered, transferred floral figures, guilloch¨¦ rayonnant dial
Hands:
floral design, blued
Case:
reversible, Ladies¡¯ size in 18-carat yellow gold, 18-carat yellow gold and steel, and steel
comprising more than 50 parts, sapphire crystal, hardness N¡ã9
water resistance: 30 metres
Setting:
28 diamonds, (Ø 1.40¨C1.45 mm, ~ 0.33 carats)
full-cut F-G Top Wesselton VVS 1 diamonds
Straps:
alligator leather with folding buckle in 18-carat yellow gold, 18-carat yellow gold and steel, and steel
References:
leather starps :
18-carat yellow gold : Q2641440
18-carat yellow gold and steel : Q2655430
steel : Q2648440
bracelets :
18-carat yellow gold : Q2641140
18-carat yellow gold and steel : Q2655130
steel : Q2648140


Jaw

my wife just saw and fell in love with the second pic .

>>>>>Zach T

You should be glad your wife has good taste

Cheers
Jaw

This might just interest my other half.

Cheers,
Jeffrey

it will be a little higher than Duetto...

It says in the spec sheet that it has the 846 (Duo-Face mvt), or it has the 608 (quartz). Is this correct for this watch?
-Dean

This one, somewhat similar but one sided (Should have separeted the two models better)



Reverso Duetto Duo is only available in mechanical two timezone movement


Jaw

There will be more excitements come SIHH 2006.

Not only are the novelties interesting, most in fact will present incredible values for the serious enthusiasts.

As for the ultimate Reverso, MJLC CEO Jerome Lambert assured collectors that ¡°It will be beyond every expectation and no one today can guess the complete features of this watch".

And I incline to agree...

Jaw

the new Master Controls, yet! I know that there will be some AWESOME surprises there.
-Dean

forward to the rest of this report following Basel. My interest is especially in nascent pre-Squadra sizes. JLC is moving forward with watch development in very innovative ways. Thanks, Jaw, for keeping us abreast of these innovations.

Where do I begin? The history lesson was quite interesting and very informative. The new 2006 pieces from JLC are quite impressive. They reinforce, at least for me, that the manufacture has once again positioned itself at the forefront of innovation in this industry. Over the last few years, JLC has consistently delivered some of the most fascinating watches each year. Mind you, I am actually saying this prior to the announcement and unveiling at SIHH of the "ultimate" Reverso. JLC has clearly established itself as a leading manufacture of the finest timepieces as they continue to impress observers and collectors alike.

We'll be looking forward to your future reports on other JLC pieces. Can't wait to see what else is coming!

Thanks again Jaw!

Duncan

for the detailed report I am sure there will be more to come.
Maybe even one with alarm in the reverso case.

I dissed a new release for its size before I saw it up close. What great technology, engineering and aesthetics. Too bad that I am too small to wear these behemoths. Hopefully, Jaw's hints at some further surprises in the coming year are the harbinger of something I can wear. Well done, Jaw. As always, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

I am amazed with every new piece. MJLC is going in a very interesting new direction. I can't wait to see the very special piece.

Thanks again!

cheers
teckmeng
singapore

I will admit that the styling and mechanics of the world time chrono is arguably the best of any on the market (and far better than others contained in round non reversing cases).

I also thank that the rotor on the other Squadra's is very nice, but I still wish that they had made one or two in the Squadra line up a little less on the large size so that it can be warn on all wrist sizes. It is also worth complimenting MJLC that they maintain all Reverso's: perhaps some the R&D on the larger sizes can filter down into new products in the lesser sizes.

Very intrigued as to what the 'ultimate' Reverso will be. Needless to say I check this forum about 48 times a day (minimum) awaiting news.

My thanks again Jaw

Andrew H

I`ve looking for. Due to my liking for big watches, this new Reverso range might be it.
Can`t wait to see them.
Thanks Jaw for your report and interesting historical insight of the Reverso.

Cheers,

Kenneth

Ken
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