Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Q3912530: Reference Guide

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Q3912530 is a 49.4 x 29.9mm pink gold Reverso whose case swivels within its carrier to reveal a second, dark grey dial with a day and night indicator, alongside a complete calendar on the silver front face. It sits in the middle of the current Duoface Calendar range: above the steel version of the same reference and below the moon phase sibling in the same case metal. This guide covers the specifications, how the Tribute case relates to the earlier Grande Reverso Duoface, how it compares with its steel and moon phase siblings, how it wears, and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the Q3912530 to order; the Reverso Duoface collection lists the configurations we can seek.

Last reviewed on September 27, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Q3912530 specifications

Source: Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Reverso collection, and the Fédération de l'industrie horlogère suisse for background on Swiss manufacture standards that apply across the industry.

What does "Tribute" mean, and what changed from the Grande Reverso Duoface?

Jaeger-LeCoultre reorganised its Reverso range into named families including Tribute, Classic and One, replacing the older "Grande Reverso" naming used on earlier Duoface calendar models. The case architecture, the swivelling mechanism and the two-dial concept are unchanged from the watch Jaeger-LeCoultre has built since the Duoface complication was introduced in 1994; what moved with the Tribute name is dial layout, typography and, on some references, case proportions. Anyone comparing an older Grande Reverso Duoface against the current Q3912530 is comparing dial-generation cousins rather than a fundamentally different watch. Prospective buyers weighing an older Grande Reverso Duoface against the current Tribute should focus on the specific dial layout and dimensions rather than assuming either name signals a better watch; the case architecture and the value of the movement inside matter more than which era of Jaeger-LeCoultre marketing produced the dial.

Where the Reverso's swivelling case came from

Jaeger-LeCoultre built the first Reverso in 1931 for British army officers playing polo in India, who wanted a watch that could survive impacts to the crystal during a match. The case swivels 180 degrees within a fixed carrier so the crystal faces the wearer's wrist, protecting it, and the reverse of the case was left plain in the original design before later generations began engraving or, as here, adding a second dial to it. The Duoface, introduced in 1994, was the first Reverso to put a working display on that reverse face rather than leave it decorative, turning a protective mechanism into a second-time-zone complication. Every current Duoface Calendar, including the Tribute-branded Q3912530, descends directly from that 1994 watch. Casa Fagliano, the Argentine saddlery that has supplied polo boots since the nineteenth century, makes the leather straps fitted to many current Reverso references, a link back to the watch's polo origins that Jaeger-LeCoultre has kept deliberately visible in its marketing of the line.

Q3912530 vs Q3912532: calendar or calendar with moon phase?

The moon phase is the entire difference: same case, same reverse dial, and roughly 22 percent more for the additional display on the front. Buyers who want the calendar without a moon phase complication to service are better served by the Q3912530.

Rose gold vs steel: Q3912530 vs Q3918420

The same Duoface Calendar layout is available in stainless steel as the Q3918420, at a Bizak catalogue ask of US$17,533 on 27 September 2026 against US$27,599 for the pink gold Q3912530, a gap of roughly 57 percent for the case metal alone. The steel version carries a blue front dial rather than silver, so the two are not simply the same watch in different metal; buyers who specifically want the silver dial and the weight and colour of pink gold on the wrist have only the Q3912530 and its moon phase sibling to choose between. Anyone undecided between metals should weigh the everyday practicality of steel against the resale and long-term character of gold, which tends to develop a warmer patina with wear rather than simply scratching the way a polished steel case does.

How does the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar wear?

At 49.4mm long and 29.9mm wide, the Reverso case reads as a substantial rectangular watch on the wrist despite its modest surface area, because the elongated Art Deco proportions sit differently from a round case of comparable weight. The swivelling function means the case, carrier and strap lugs all move as a unit; the watch should be handled by the frame rather than gripped by the crystal when turning it. A 10.9mm case height keeps it wearable under a cuff despite the calendar and Duoface mechanism inside. Pink gold adds noticeable heft over the steel version, which some buyers want and others find unnecessary for a dress watch worn daily. Because the case is rectangular rather than round, it sits along the wrist rather than across it, which tends to suit a narrower wrist better than a very wide one; try the watch on before assuming a Reverso will wear like a round watch of the same stated width. The interchangeable strap system means the same case can move between a formal leather strap and a more textured fabric-and-leather option without a tool change beyond the standard strap-release mechanism, which is one of the more practical features carried over from the manual-wind generations of the watch.

How much is the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Q3912530?

Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the Q3912530 brand new at US$27,599 on 27 September 2026, sourced to order. That figure sits between the steel Q3918420 at US$17,533 and the moon phase Q3912532 at US$33,553 in the same catalogue on the same date, which gives a useful sense of where the metal and complication choices land within the family. Retail and dealer figures move with configuration and market, so treat any of these as a dated observation rather than a standing quote. Condition, completeness of box and papers, and which straps come with the watch each move a pre-owned quote away from a brand-new catalogue figure, and a manual-wind movement with a documented service history is generally worth more than one with no record at all.

Buying checks for the Q3912530

A swivelling case with a manual-wind movement and two working dials has more that can go wrong than a simple three-hand watch, so a careful pre-purchase check matters more here than on a standard round watch. The checks below cover the mechanism, the dials, and the paperwork that ties a specific example to its reference.

• Both dials. Request photographs of the silver front and the grey reverse dial; check that the calendar apertures and the day and night display both operate cleanly when demonstrated.
• Swivel mechanism. The case should rotate smoothly on its pivots without excess play; a loose or stiff swivel points to wear or a prior repair.
• Strap set. Confirm which interchangeable straps are included; the Casa Fagliano leather and the fabric and leather option are sold as a pair on some sets and separately on others.
• Case and carrier finish. Sharp edges on the rectangular case and carrier frame indicate an unpolished example; rounded edges mean the case has been refinished.
• Movement service history. The manual-wind calibre 853 needs winding daily and periodic service; ask for the last service date and receipt.
• Reference and papers. Match the exact reference on the case back against the papers offered; the Q3912530, Q3912532 and Q3918420 share a family resemblance but are different references at different prices.

Quick answers

How much is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Q3912530?

Bizak's sourced catalogue listed it at US$27,599 brand new on 27 September 2026, sourced to order.

What is the difference between the Q3912530 and the Q3912532?

Both are pink gold Duoface Calendar references; the Q3912532 adds a moon phase display to the front dial and asked about 22 percent more in the same catalogue check.

Is the Q3912530 automatic or manual wind?

Manual wind. It uses calibre 853 with a 42-hour power reserve.

Does the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar come in steel?

Yes. The Q3918420 is the same Duoface Calendar layout in stainless steel with a blue front dial, priced well below the pink gold versions.

What is the reverse dial for on a Duoface Reverso?

It shows a second time display, here with a day and night indicator, viewed by swivelling the case within its carrier rather than by turning the watch over.

Reserve the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar Q3912530

View the current price and reserve with $200. The deposit applies to your purchase and is refundable if Bizak cannot fulfill the order. Compare it with the steel Q3918420 and the moon phase Q3912532, or browse the Reverso Duoface collection and the wider Jaeger-LeCoultre collection. To part-exchange a current watch, see sell or trade your watch.

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