Jaeger-LeCoultre reinvents the Reverso with a Monoface Small Seconds version in rose gold and Milanese mesh.
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Reverso: new releases and hands-on reviews from Jaeger-LeCoultre
The Reverso is one of the most iconic watches of the 20th century, created by Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1931. Its swiveling case, originally designed to protect the dial during polo matches, made it an icon of Art Deco style. Passion Horlogere has followed Reverso news since 2009: new releases, reviews and analysis. Find our articles on the collection below.
Few watches are as instantly recognisable as the Reverso. Here is a look back at this icon and at what we cover of its news.
An idea born on a polo field. In 1931, to answer the needs of polo players whose watches kept breaking, a reversible case was developed based on a patent by René-Alfred Chauvot: with a single gesture, the dial flips over to reveal a protective metal back. Jaeger-LeCoultre turned it into an Art Deco style watch, with gadrooned lines that have become timeless.
A back that becomes a canvas. Over time, the Reverso's solid back has become a surface for personalisation: engravings, enamels, lacquers or a second dial with the Duoface version, which displays a second time zone. This singularity makes it a watch apart, valued as much for its aesthetics as for its history.
A collection with many faces. From the Reverso Classic to the Tribute, closer to the original spirit, through to complicated versions, the line keeps renewing itself without betraying its founding design, a rare balancing act in watchmaking.
What you will find on this page. Passion Horlogère has followed Reverso news since 2009: new releases, hands-on reviews, editions and analysis. The articles gathered below bring together our coverage of the collection, updated as new releases appear.