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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
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Renowned for expertise in luxury watch retail, Watches of Switzerland embodies the highest standards of craftsmanship and service. With a history dating back to the 1700s, the company offers a curated selection of premier timepieces and commits to excellence in customer experience grounded in a legacy of trust and industry proficiency.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso - (Ref. 260.1.86) Product Details
Overall Condition: Very good condition ovreall. Case shows signs of normal wear and oxidation throughout and is more apparent on reversed caseback. Dial and handset are in great condition. Deployant is in very good condition and shows signs of wear.
Few watches can claim to have invented an entire category. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of them.
Introduced in 1931, the Reverso was conceived not as a dress watch, but as a solution to a practical problem. While visiting India, Swiss businessman César de Trey encountered British polo players frustrated by shattered watch crystals during matches. Working alongside Jacques-David LeCoultre and designer Alfred Chauvot, the answer emerged in the form of a reversible case that could be flipped over to protect the dial during play. It was one of the earliest purpose-built sports watches—and, by happy coincidence, one of the most enduring examples of Art Deco design ever created.
Nearly a century later, the Reverso remains instantly recognizable. This example is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a 20.5mm reversible case with an unengraved closed caseback. The front dial embraces the collection's timeless aesthetic with Arabic numerals, a railroad minute track, and blued hands, preserving the elegant proportions that have defined the model since its introduction.
The watch is fitted to an alligator leather strap secured by a signed Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp, a pairing that complements the warmth of the yellow gold case while remaining faithful to the Reverso's refined character. It is accompanied by its original inner and outer presentation boxes, period pamphlets, and an additional strap, offering a near complete package that enhances both its collectibility and versatility.
The Reverso has evolved into countless variations over the decades, from simple time-only models to some of the most technically ambitious complications in modern watchmaking. Yet the original formula remains remarkably difficult to improve upon. Its ingenious reversible case, unmistakable silhouette, and enduring elegance have earned it a place among the handful of watches that transcend trends, generations, and changing tastes. Nearly one hundred years after its debut, the Reverso remains as relevant as ever—a true icon of twentieth-century design and one of Jaeger-LeCoultre's defining achievements.
General
Condition
Pre-owned
Brand
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference
260.1.86
Year
2000s
Family
Reverso
Product Code
40980176
Watch Display
Analog
Case
Case Size
20.5 mm
Case Material
Yellow Gold
Lug Width
14 mm
Dial
Dial Color
Silver
Movement
Type
Manual-winding
Bracelet
Bracelet Material
Leather
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