SIHH 2016 Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates 85 years of the spectacular Reverso; unveils a magnificent Gyrotourbillon
Jaeger-LeCoultre created waves this SIHH 2016. The Swiss watch major celebrated in style the 85th anniversary of the legendary Reverso line. Unveiled in 1931, Reverso watches is the brand’s most sought after collection of timeless beauties with artistic excellence on both faces. Commemorating the hallowed moment, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the exquisite Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon. This stalwart of a timepiece is equipped with a unique Gyrotourbillon movement. The Grande Complication gives the watch unparalleled precision, making it a horological marvel.
News Points
- Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated 85 years of the celebrated Reverso line of watches
- At SIHH 2016 JLC launches a stunning Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, a symbol of elegance and high performance.
- The Gyrotourbillon enables considerable reduction in air friction that results in unprecedented accuracy.
- The new Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon features a white gold dial in the front and a gorgeous openwork dial behind, bringing to light the beauty of Gyrotourbillon.
- The timepiece in platinum is limited to 75 pieces.
The Unusual Gyrotourbillon Movement
Featuring a sophisticated case and a stellar movement, the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is a fine example of artistic watchmaking. Beating steadily within is the calibre 179 manually-wound movement, developed and produced in the Manufacture. It features the brand new Gyrotourbillon. Appearing to be floating in mid-air, it gives a magnificent view of superlative architecture of the timepiece. Thanks to its slim form, the timepiece gets trimmer by 30 per cent in width and thickness. This is a remarkable achievement considering the Grande Complication that is encased within. The two carriages of this bi-axial flying tourbillion perform an external rotation in one minute and take 12.6 seconds for an internal rotation. The balance-spring is a piece of art and has received accolades for its delicate and exquisite form. This together with the Gyrolab balance-wheel enables considerable reduction in air friction. The result is envious accuracy.
SIHH 2016 JLC : Features of the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon
Like all Reverso watches, the front and back of the dial are beautifully adorned. While the front of the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon features a finely grained white round dial, the back is a magnificent demonstration of the art of engraving. The dial is further highlighted by blued steel Dauphine-type hands, day/night indicator and a unique graduated disc rotating at the cadence of the Gyrotourbillon to indicate seconds. What is also enchanting is the hand-crafted sunburst guilloche pattern. As one swivels the case, the gorgeous back is revealed. The entirely openworked movement boasts bridges hand-decorated by skilled artisans. The Gyrotourbillon, dual-time display and day/night indicator stand out against the openworked movement. The curvaceous cradle is also adorned with a sunburst guilloche motif.
Pre SIHH 2016 JLC Reverso Duetto and Duo collection
As an ode to the sophisticated Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled a beautiful line of Duette and Duo models last year. Each piece is a testimony of the brand’s Rare Crafts. The brand launched three stylistic expressions for men and women: Reverso Classic, Reverso Tribute and Reverso One. The Reverso Classic watch collection is an Art Deco inspiration boasting geometric cases, gadroons and straight Arabic numerals. It is crafted in stainless steel and pink gold and comes in small, medium and large sizes. The Tribute line includes the Reverso Tribute Duo and Reverso Tribute Calendar.
*Words by Anushya
