38.5 x 23 mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso, originally designed and released in the 1930s, the model has been reintroduced through the decades in many variations and complications, but the overall DNA remains with its double sided case. Original produced for British officers on the subcontinent, who found their watches were damaged during Polo matches, Jaeger-LeCoultre developed this modern sport watch so riders could ‘reverse’ their watch and protect the dial.
The present watch is a lovely early example, and representative of the model in its most pure aesthetic format. The stainless steel case can be reversed to an unembellished back. The dial has aged nicely over the years, and the lume plots have aged to a warm sandy brown tone. While today’s collectors seek large and oversized watches, this Reverso is an excellent example and reminder of a long and prestigious past.