About the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso debuted in 1931 as a purpose-built sports watch whose rectangular case could pivot 180 degrees within its gliding carriage, shielding the crystal from the impact of polo mallets. Over the following nine decades the design evolved from a purely protective mechanism into one of fine watchmaking's most celebrated canvases, with the blank caseback becoming a platform for intricate guilloché engravings, portrait miniatures, and multi-complication dials. The modern Reverso Tribute line honors the proportions and straight-lug architecture of those earliest references while incorporating contemporary in-house movements and expanded case dimensions, with the larger 45.6 x 27.4mm Tribute Small Seconds offering a bolder wrist presence without departing from the original Art Deco vocabulary. Across all configurations the Reverso remains a cornerstone of the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture and a benchmark for rectangular dress watches in the luxury market.
What to Look For
Buyers comparing Reverso Tribute references should first decide between the Monoface, which presents a single active dial, and the Duoface, which adds a second dial on the reverse side for complications such as a calendar and moon phase as seen on reference Q3912532 in pink gold. Case material and size are the next key variables: the 40.1mm steel Monoface references Q7168420 and Q716848J offer a more classic proportion in silver or blue dials, while the 45.6 x 27.4mm Small Seconds models in references such as Q713842J, Q397843J, Q397846J, and Q397848J deliver a more contemporary scale with dial color as a strong differentiator, with green and burgundy commanding particular collector interest. Pink gold models and those with additional complications generally carry a premium over comparable steel Monoface references, and brand-new, unworn examples command higher prices than pre-owned pieces across the entire Reverso family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Reverso Tribute Monoface and Duoface?
The Monoface features a single dial face with the reverse side of the swiveling case left blank or engravable, making it the cleaner, more classical choice. The Duoface utilizes both sides of the rotating carriage to display two independent dials, allowing for additional complications such as the calendar and moon phase seen on reference Q3912532, as well as a second time zone in some configurations.
Which Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso references does Bizak and Co. currently have in stock?
Current inventory includes the Reverso Tribute Monoface in 40.1mm steel with silver dial Q7168420 and blue dial Q716848J, the Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 45.6 x 27.4mm steel across silver Q713842J, green Q397843J, burgundy Q397846J, and blue Q397848J dials, and the pink gold Duoface Calendar Moon Phase Q3912532. Several of these are brand-new unworn examples available for immediate purchase and shipment.
Are the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watches for sale at Bizak and Co. authentic?
Yes, every Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso offered by Bizak and Co. is authenticated prior to listing and ships with applicable documentation and packaging. Bizak and Co. is a professional luxury watch dealer with a reputation for sourcing genuine, accurately described timepieces, and buyers can contact the team directly for condition details or additional reference information before purchasing.
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