Jaeger-Lecoultre Presents a Reverso-Led Lineup at Watches & Wonders 2025

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At the Watches & Wonders event in Geneva during 2025, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils an outstanding collection of Reverso timepieces, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to skill, ingenuity, and design. Notable pieces include the Reverso Tribute Geographic, equipped with the in-house Calibre 834 movement and a sophisticated world time display; the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater, reimagining a traditional complication with captivating dual-dial artistry; and the Reverso Tribute Nonantieme Enamel, which harmoniously combines celestial motifs with practical elegance.

In addition to these displays, you’ll find a quartet of Reverso Tribute Enamel Shahnameh models that honor Persian heritage through intricate miniature enamel artwork. Another standout piece is the pink gold Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds adorned with a Milanese bracelet, a blend of classic elegance and contemporary refinement. Lastly, the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 and revamped Reverso Tribute Duoface round off the collection by showcasing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s expertise in balancing aesthetic beauty with technical prowess. Keep reading for more highlights from the event!

Reverso Tribute Geographic

The updated Reverso Tribute Geographic boasts a refined rendition of world time functions on its reverse dial, now driven by the self-made Calibre 834 movement. It comes in a stainless steel case or a limited edition of 150 pieces crafted from 18k pink gold. This new model honors nine decades of Reverso’s groundbreaking design and introduces Jaeger-LeCoultre’s advanced grand date feature. The revamped movement retains the iconic slim design and technical specifications of the Reverso, reflecting the brand’s dedication to exceptional watchmaking craftsmanship.

This extraordinary watch combines functionality and sophistication, offering seamless control over its world time feature through a hidden button subtly placed. The beautifully designed dials add to its aesthetic charm, featuring a sunray pattern in shades of blue or chocolate on the face, encased by polished metal to highlight the iconic rectangular shape of the Reverso. The opposite side showcases the world time display, combining engraved city names, a rotating 24-hour ring, and a hand-painted world map, resulting in a harmonious fusion of artistry and practicality.

Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater

The Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater offers a fresh take on the traditional complication through its unique internal workings – the self-made Calibre 953 movement. Produced in a limited edition of only 30 pieces, this timepiece continues the Reverso’s tradition as both an Art Deco landmark and a testament to mechanical and aesthetic ingenuity. The master craftsmen at Métiers Rares™ have carefully designed this watch with a double-dial system. The front dial exhibits a stunning hand-engraved barley-seed pattern, accentuated by multiple layers of grand feu enamel in a sophisticated teal blue. On the other side, the intricate workings of the repeater mechanism are showcased through an openworked display.

The design of this watch is all about transparency and intricacy. Its faceted indexes, cantilevered and hand-bevelled, seem to float above the inner workings. The case, made of pink gold, provides a striking contrast against the silvery mechanism. Meanwhile, a blue lacquered bridge aligns with the front dial’s aesthetic. The textures on the brushed and grained surfaces add a decorative touch.

Reverso Tribute Nonantieme Enamel

The newly presented Reverso Tribute Nonantieme Enamel, an extension of last year’s edition celebrating the Reverso’s 90th anniversary, harmoniously blends exquisite workmanship with celestial-themed artwork. Only 90 pieces will be produced, all made in 18k pink gold. The front dial boasts a sophisticated layout featuring elongated applied indices, Dauphine hands, and a chemin de fer minutes track. A large date display at 12 o’clock, encased in pink gold, enhances the case and dial’s rectangular appearance, while the lower portion unveils a moonphase display against a backdrop of a deep blue, star-speckled sky – offering a glimpse into the intricate design on the flip side.

This dial design charms with its starry night themes and distinctive features. Two intersecting openings, arranged in a figure-eight pattern, are surrounded by gadroons that mirror the watch case’s architectural details. The upper opening shows a digital hour jumping semi-continuously, while the lower opening houses a rotating minutes disc partially hidden behind a blue lacquered plate decorated with golden stars. At the center, a polished sun and moon move across a guilloché-patterned skyline, signaling day and night changes.

Reverso Tribute Enamel Shahnameh

As a passionate admirer, I’m captivated by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Enamel Shahnameh collection that beautifully honors Persian heritage and the Reverso’s roots in polo. The Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, penned by Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010, is a cornerstone of Persian literature, recounting the rich tapestry of Persia’s history spanning mythological, legendary, and historical periods. The Shah Tahmasp edition of the Shahnameh, adorned with 258 miniature paintings by generations of Persia’s most talented artists in the 16th century, is revered as a pinnacle of Persian artistry. Originally bestowed upon Ottoman Sultan Selim II in 1568, this masterpiece’s scattered folios serve as the inspiration for these intricately designed timepieces.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: “I’m part of an exclusive collection, featuring four unique stories inspired by the epic tales from the Shahnameh. Each piece showcases miniature enamel paintings on the back, taken from the Shah Tahmasp edition, while the front dial boasts vibrant grand feu enamel artistry over intricate hand-guilloché patterns. With only 10 of each design crafted, this collection demonstrates Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mastery in blending fine watchmaking with age-old decorative techniques, such as miniature enamel painting, paillonnage, guillochage, and grand feu enamelling.

Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in Pink Gold With Milanese Bracelet

18k pink gold constructed and accompanied by a Milanese link bracelet, the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds showcases an appealing fusion of old-world elegance and contemporary refinement. The dial, tinted with a warm golden hue, harmonizes beautifully with the polished surface of the case and band, boasting elongated applied indices and a circular small seconds display that mirrors the simple charm of the 1931 Reverso’s original design. Its sleek form, enhanced by a cleverly hidden lug attachment, lends additional grace to this 7.56 mm-thick swiveling case, providing a well-balanced and stylish appearance on the wrist.

The Milanese-style link bracelet, woven from 16 meters of delicate pink gold strands, offers both strength and a classic flair to the watch’s design. This intricate metal weave, dating back to 13th-century Milan and reimagined for contemporary watchmaking, provides flexibility and comfort, forming a fabric-like structure called pezza. The bracelet features a polished surface, adjustable sliding clasp, and an integrated buckle, all contributing to a flawless fit. The Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds watch showcases elegance by blending technical finesse with lasting craftsmanship, as it is powered by the hand-wound Calibre 822 movement, which offers a 42-hour power reserve.

Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 showcases their artistic flair with its vibrant color scheme, accentuated by a deep blue enamel that complements beautifully with the sturdy white gold casing, bridges, and ornamental plates. This dual-faced movement, known as Duoface, offers two unique aesthetics: the front dial, influenced by Art Deco design elements, boasts a latticework of delicate lines reminiscent of the metal case, while the deep blue gradient enamel amplifies the silver hues of the white gold, resulting in an visually enticing design.

On the backside of the watch, you’ll find an intricately designed hours-minutes dial and supporting structures adorned with blue lacquer, creating a vivid contrast against the movement’s warm hues and micro-blasted surfaces. This exceptional level of detail is obtained through a blend of sophisticated methods like laser etching and traditional artistry including chamfering and lacquer application. The Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179, refashioned in 18k white gold, showcases Jaeger-LeCoultre’s dedication to blending cutting-edge technology with unmatched craftsmanship in an extremely limited edition of only 10 pieces.

Reverso Tribute Duoface

Two fresh variations of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds are unveiled, highlighting the enduring elegance of its rotating case and Art Deco style. These models come in steel, with dials in either stark black or vibrant blue, mirroring the original colorful dials of the 1931 Reverso, enriching the heritage of the collection. The dials sport a sunray-brushed finish, with the vibrant blue dial made using 24 layers of painstakingly applied colored and transparent lacquer by hand. Extended hour markers, faceted Dauphine hands, and a circular small seconds display at six o’clock adorn the front dial, providing a harmonious balance to the linear structure of the case.

Simultaneously, the flipside dial showcases a modern update, blending circles and straight lines on a silver background with sunray brushing that sparkles. The double extended indices mirror the three distinctive grooves of the case, creating a balanced look for the 24-hour subdial at six. Offered with interchangeable straps designed by Casa Fagliano, one made from canvas and leather, and the other in calfskin, these latest models emphasize the adaptability of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds.

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2025-04-01 20:26