The Iconic Dress Watch Returns to Its Roots in the Best Way

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso He has worn several different hats throughout his nearly century-long history.

It was first released in 1931 as one of the first dedicated sports watches. Reverso designed for polo players and featured a revolutionary case that could be rotated 180 degrees to protect the crystal from impacts while doing equestrian sports.

As styles evolve and sports watches Becoming larger, more robust and sportier, the Reverso became a highly respected car. dress watch thanks to its timelessness Art Deco inspired looks. Currently ranks as one most iconic dress watches has been done so far Cartier Tank, Rolex Day-Date And Patek Philippe Calatrava.

Today, JLC produces dozens of variations of the Reverso in a variety of sizes, colors, materials and complications, but the brand’s newest model is the closest to the original 1930s-era watches we’ve seen in a while.

Back to Basics

The newest member of the Reverso family is the Reverso Tribute Monoface. “Monoface” in JLC parlance means that the watch has only one dial, with a plain case back on the back, just like the original models from the 1930s. “double faced” Reversos features a unique dial on each side.

Before this new release, the brand’s current catalog already included 20 Reverso Monofaces; all of these were either in the women’s 35.78 x 21mm case size or the oversized 45.6 x 27.4mm. There were also several models in the intermediate size of 40.1 x 20 mm, but these were the most feminine, with quartz movements and diamonds surrounding the dial.