Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso for a while now. I finally decided to take the plunge and go for the Tribute Monoface. I mean, it’s a classic, right?
First off, I started looking at the different versions available. Jaeger-LeCoultre has a couple of dial options for this one – a blue sunray lacquer and a silver opaline. Both look amazing, but since it’s a Monoface, there’s only one dial to think about.
The rectangular case of the Reverso is kind of its thing, you know? It’s got these soft curves that make it look super elegant. I measured my wrist, and the 40.1 x 24.4 mm size seemed like it would fit just right.
Then I started reading about the movement. The Reverso Monoface has the hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822, and it’s supposed to have a 42-hour power reserve. I’m not a watch expert, but I figured a hand-wound movement would be kind of cool to try out, and 42 hours seems like plenty of time between windings. Also, the strap is apparently based on a Fagliano design, which is a big deal for Reverso fans, so that’s a plus.
After doing all this research, I realized that this watch is a good deal on the secondary market, usually selling for between $3,000 and $33,000, with an average price of $8,000. That’s actually less than the average price of all Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, which is around $9,000. That kind of sealed the deal for me.
I finally got my hands on one, and let me tell you, it’s even better in person. The blue dial is just stunning, and the whole watch feels really well-made. It looks great with a suit, but I’ve also been wearing it with jeans and a t-shirt, and it still looks awesome.
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What I Did
- Researched the watch: Read reviews, compared prices, and learned about the different options.
- Tried it on: Made sure the size and style were right for my wrist.
- Bought the watch: Finally pulled the trigger and got the blue dial version.
- Started wearing it: Been enjoying it with all kinds of outfits.
Honestly, I’m super happy with my purchase. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface is a beautiful watch, and it’s definitely a conversation starter. Plus, it feels good to finally be part of the Reverso club!
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