Hands-on: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Tribute - Possibly the nicest Reverso

Hi Guys,

I've been wanting to get hands-on with one of these watches for a very long time. The Reverso range is one of my all-time favourite watch ranges and JLC are one of my favourite watch brands.

I haven't really spent time with a Reverso yet as there are so many variants and none of them really stood out to me until I visited Mappin and Webb in Glasgow and saw this stunning Reverso Classic Duoface Small Seconds Ref. 2458422.

The tan leather strap on this Reverso by Casa Fagliano really makes the watch. It tones it down making it slightly less dressy. I think it looks great.

Let me know what you guys think.

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[jean-luckarli]

Its one of the best looking reversos. I‘m a proud owner of this model. It cames with a black alligator strap which is nice but i had to add the brown fagliano strap. This brown strap gives the watch a much sportier character but its elegant at the same time. After one month of owning this piece i couldn‘t be happier. Its just a awesome awesome watch.

[ID-Guy]

Love the Reverso, Love the Shell Cordovan. Spot on analysis of the piece (especially around the leather reducing the formality of the watch) Very insightful as always, brother! And an early congrats on hitting 60k (that'll probably tick over this evening ;))

[andrewgiblin]

Went to a JLC shop in Vancouver as few weeks ago and love playing with the Reverso, also the staff were warm and welcoming unlike the Rolex boutique across the street!!

[brianwca]

Saw this in person and had the exact same reaction. The strap enables it to be casual, but if you dress up, you're still wearing a Reverso, so it works. You've also nailed the description of the action of flipping it. So satisfying. I'd never really thought about owning a Reverso, but now, having tried one on, it's shot to the top of my list.

[curious]

Just picked up this JLC Reverso and I love it-thanks for the positive support of this great time piece.

[XTheLancia]

I'm 22 and started my collection with a seiko skx, then I got a speedmaster reduced. And now I'm in love with the reverso. I'm studying at the moment and I'm not sure if I can pull this dressy watch off with 22... Maybe I should wait till I'm working in an office.. I will see.

This watch stunning!

[sanghoonlee]

I started my watch journey adoring Rolexes and Omegas like everyone else, then discovered high horology of Lange and Journe, and finally settled on JLC Reverso as the perfect compromise of elegance and practicality.

[billkokkinis]

I absolutely love this watch. The golden ratio really comes to play when it comes to the aesthetics of the reverso.

[scene.objects]

When I first got into watches in my early 20s, I was fascinated with the Reverso. I'm saving for my next purchase now with the intent of getting a stainless steel bracelet sports watch, but my pennies may be directed towards this. It's beautiful and fits with a casual style - thanks for showing this off, Adrian!

[Gordi]

Great video, the reverso is an art deco classic and I love my duo-face 2718410. I wear mine with jeans, chino's and even my suit should I need nowadays, it's more versatile than folks think and looks really cool. I agree with your comments on the strap mine has a brown alligator and I plan to change it at some point to something more casual looking.

[wordsmithgmxch]

Agree ! ! Love wearing my Grande Taille small seconds just around the house even when I'm not going anywhere -- despite picking up the occasional nick or scratch by doing so. I opted for the single-face model to remain true to JLC's original sports-watch intention. Totally classic!

[JulianBeach]

Hands down the most beautiful, elegant dress watch ever designed.

[Claus-L.Mueller]

I’m a proud owner of a Reverso Medium Small Second. I wear it more as a normal sports watch and not as a dress watch only. As you said a brown leather strap dressed it down for a more casual wear. And the medium size is worn much better on my 18.5 centimetres wrist than the large version. I’m quite happy with my Reverso. The next step for me is going to be a nice engraving for the backside.

[watchmedicine]

Glad to see you giving love to JLC and the reverso..Welcome to the world of high end non Rolex

[telegraphkid]

Adrian I couldn’t agree with you more on the effect of that amazing brown fagliano strap. So coincidentally I was cycling through central London today and stopped in traffic next to a guy about our age, casual jeans, nice blue shirt and rocking this exact reverso damn it looked good!

[RoryM]

Genuinely exactly my dream watch, size, colours and everything. Very much enjoyed the video, thanks.

[duncandisorderly]

I own a Cartier Tank Anglaise and wear it every day whatever I am wearing. To me it is not just a dress watch and I love it dearly.
I am not a watch collector and the idea of having more than one exclusive watch has always seemed an unwarranted extravagance. However, I have recently discovered the JLC Reverso and, frankly, I want one. I love the simple elegance, similar in many ways to my Cartier Tank, but that leather strap really does suit the JLC Reverso and makes me wonder if I could justify a purchase as a more casual wear watch for dress down days.

[jamesfannon]

It only took 3 years since I first watched this video, but I finally got my Reverso. For my 60th bday (9/2/22) I got the Reverso Tribute Duoface (blue & silver). This video gave me the idea to order a spare brown strap with it. It's so much more versatile, now. Thanks, Adrian!

[frankk]

Hi, my friend!
I have recently purchased a Hometime Squadra Reverso. White dial, skeleton back. It is a pre-owned, excellent condition with box and papers. At first, I was taken aback. After ten minutes of wearing this wrist art! I was taken in by its beauty, the white dial with guiloche and silver enhancements, black numbers and hands. I fell for this little gem, wore it for ten straight days, except to shower. It wears perfectly on my wrist (7.5), just so very comfortably with no annoyance of being there what so ever. I am sleeved (Tattooed) on both arms, looks great, wears great!
This has become my true wrist art, gem!!!
Thank You for the video!

[youMerlinator]

Since I saw Pierce Browsman bring is own rosegold reverso in Thomas Crown Affair movie, this watch came in my top 5 most wanted watch and never left this list. #oneday. Amazing video! Thank you.