One model stands out to me within the avalanche of latest releases throughout Watches and Wonders this 12 months. Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a exceptional sequence of latest Reversos displaying an in depth vary of fashions. The stellar Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in pink gold on the mesh bracelet is absolutely the standout. For me, it is likely one of the highlights of this 12 months and a powerful contender for Finest Watch of Watches and Wonders 2025. Nonetheless, the model provides us a lot selection with its Reverso introductions. One other nice launch is the duo of latest Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds fashions. It’s a welcome return of the Reverso Duoface with the well-known Night time & Day dial in two stunning colorways.
If you recognize the Reverso assortment, you’ll understand that I’m being a bit cheeky right here. Technically, the 2 new Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds fashions aren’t a return of the chrome steel Reverso Duoface with the Night time & Day dial. The present assortment additionally has the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar, which includes a blue Night time & Day dial on the again (albeit, with a barely totally different execution). Nonetheless, with the brand new black and darkish blue fashions, the model has two extra smash hits on its palms. On prime of that, they’re smaller and value €3,300 lower than the calendar model. I’d say it’s time to search out out extra!
The story of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds
The primary Reverso Duoface ref. 270.8.54, which featured the well-known Night time & Day show on the second dial, was launched in 1991. Over time, it turned one of the standard fashions and one of many model’s nice trendy classics. The closest relative to that watch within the present Reverso assortment is the Reverso Classic Duoface Small Seconds ref. Q2458422. That watch includes a silvered entrance dial displaying the house time by means of the central hour and minute palms and a sub-seconds register.
If you happen to flip the case round, you will notice a black dial that shows the time in one other time zone within the heart with a smaller 24-hour (night-day) show. As an alternative of the phrases “Night time” and “Day,” although, it has the phrases “Journey” and “Time.”
As you may need learn in my latest article on the top five Reverso models, I choose the Reverso Tribute sequence. It takes after the unique Reverso design from 1931, which you’ll additionally see featured within the photos right here. I like the mixture of the utilized hour markers and dauphine palms with a way more easy dial.
There’s something very fashionable but uncomplicated in regards to the structure, and I am keen on it. As talked about, the Reverso Tribute line at the moment options one different chrome steel Duoface mannequin, the extra difficult Duoface Calendar. As well as, there’s a gorgeous non-calendar model in pink gold, which Lex reviewed late last year.
The brand new black and blue Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds fashions
Let’s first try some primary specs to get an concept of the 2 new introductions. Each function a 28.3mm × 47mm × 10.3mm chrome steel case. The size and width are the identical as these of their pink gold counterpart. Curiously, the metal instances are barely thicker than the pink gold mannequin’s 9.613mm profile, however the watches are nonetheless removed from chunky.
That mentioned, with a 47mm size, these watches aren’t for folks with small wrists. As Lex defined in his assessment, rectangular watches feel and look utterly totally different on the wrist than spherical watches. However should you can pull this dimension off, these two new fashions are absolute stunners.
As these are Duoface variations, each home two dials. The primary mannequin (ref. Q398847J) includes a black sunray entrance dial contrasted by utilized faceted markers and delightful dauphine palms that point out the hours and minutes of the native time. Moreover, a sub-seconds register sits on the 6 o’clock place, positioned fantastically in opposition to the railroad minute monitor. The second of the 2 fashions (ref. Q3988481) options a stupendous darkish blue sunray dial with the identical structure.
If you happen to flip the instances of each variants, you will notice a silvered dial with a big central show for house time. Moreover, a sub-dial on the backside serves as a 24-hour (night-day) show. The type of this “Verso” dial goes nicely with the design of the “Recto” (entrance) facet with its related utilized markers and dauphine palms. Lastly, you will notice the phrases “evening” and “day” neatly flanking the sub-dial.
The in-house Jaeger-LeCoultre 854
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s acquainted caliber 854 lies inside these Duoface fashions. This 19-jewel manual-winding motion consists of 160 elements, operates at a 21,600vph frequency, and provides a 42-hour energy reserve. It additionally powers most Duoface references within the assortment.
A small slider set into the highest case band adjusts the time on the Verso dial, together with the 24-hour indicator. The slider is neatly hidden whenever you put on the watch. It solely exhibits itself should you launch the case from the cradle.
Ending the look of the 2 fashions are two simply interchangeable Casa Fagliano straps that include every watch. The black-dial model comes with a black calfskin strap and a second strap combining grey canvas and black calfskin.
The blue-dial mannequin comes with a darkish blue calfskin strap and one other strap manufactured from lighter blue canvas and darkish blue calf leather-based. We cherished seeing each watches on their commonplace leather-based straps. They’ve an excellent fashionable presence that’s exhausting to disregard.
Ultimate ideas on the brand new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds Fashions
Positive, these two new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds fashions don’t deliver something groundbreaking to the Reverso assortment. Nonetheless, the watches completely present what makes the Tribute sequence so enticing inside Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso lineup.
We love the trendy tackle the traditional seems of the primary Reversos from the Nineteen Thirties. These two references mix these seems with a dual-time perform, which I am keen on. By now, it’s no secret that I like an incredible multi-time-zone watch, and these two watches are precisely that.
As I discussed, the brand new pink gold Monoface Small Seconds on the mesh bracelet is my favourite Reverso. Nonetheless, these two new fashions can be a extra lifelike possibility when it comes to day by day wearability and value. They’re now out there for €14,900 every.
In my view, these two watches are the right entry-level Reverso Tribute Duofaces. Whereas most of the different new Reverso releases will probably bounce out at you earlier than the Duoface Small Seconds variations do, these are among the many finest new Reverso introductions in a stream of Jaeger-LeCoultre highlights this 12 months at Watches and Wonders.
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