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The Reverso’s journey from its 1931 roots as a strong but trendy polo watch has been a storied one. Beyond the aesthetic attract of its reversible design, every Reverso motion is created in a singular tonneau form to match its case—a design precept that maintains the enduring silhouette whereas permitting for an inside class that solely reveals itself upon nearer inspection.
Now introduced in a metal case, this model of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon introduces a recent, up to date aesthetic. The metal casing—cool and refined—provides a putting distinction to the mannequin initially launched in 18k pink gold, enhancing the watch’s timeless enchantment. Within its glossy profile, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon gives a twin time zone performance that effortlessly bridges artwork and engineering, crafted for the world-traveling connoisseur who appreciates refined aesthetics.
The Duoface idea, developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1994, is designed to show two contrasting dials, every displaying a separate time zone, managed by a single mechanism. By combining this twin show with a tourbillon seen on each dials, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s artisans have achieved a technical marvel with out rising the calibre’s thickness—a feat that demonstrates the distinctive craftsmanship at La Grande Maison.
Achieving such an intricate characteristic as a dual-sided tourbillon required a whole rethink of the tourbillon design. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s engineers changed the standard higher bridge with a peripheral ball-bearing system, eliminating the necessity for the outer cage and sustaining the watch’s skinny profile. To heart the steadiness wheel and spring within the tourbillon, the Maison additionally used its patented S-shaped hairspring. These changes lead to a tourbillon that integrates completely into the slim profile of the watch’s Calibre 847, which measures a mere 3.9mm in thickness, contributing to an general watch thickness of simply 9.15mm.
This tourbillon, a refined complication normally hidden inside watch mechanisms, takes centre stage on each faces of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon, highlighting the technical achievement whereas sustaining the Reverso’s trademark class. This distinctive feat permits the wearer to understand the technical magnificence and craftsmanship of the watch from both face.
On the entrance, the Tribute Duoface Tourbillon shows a basic, understated dial with a glossy gray sunray end. This face exudes a quiet class, with the tourbillon seen by a small aperture, inviting a deeper appreciation for the watch’s inside workings. The reverse facet, nevertheless, gives a daring distinction with its partially open-worked design, showcasing the second time zone with a wealthy texture and dynamic play of sunshine and shadow. The reverse dial options hand-beveled bridge edges and surfaces adorned with a Clous de Paris guilloché sample, executed by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares atelier.
The Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon is a bit rooted in Art Deco design but completely trendy in execution. Its refined tonneau-shaped case remembers the unique 1931 mannequin, designed to resist the calls for of polo, whereas its up to date updates deliver an edge of contemporary class. This new iteration in metal aligns with the historic spirit of the Reverso whereas reaffirming Jaeger-LeCoultre’s dedication to innovation in each aesthetic and technical design.
