Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic

After careful consideration, I went to my local AD and tried it on along with other Reverso models (duo face, blue tribute and burgundy tribute) but I just kept coming back to the classic single-faced Reverso. There's just something about that blank face that gets my attention. It might be the fact that it looks odd enough that it looks good. Mind you, I'll most likely never get it engraved.

I had my eye on this watch for a while because I loved how it looked and luckily I found a listing local this week. I met up with the seller right away and made the deal happen. He was the first owner, and told me this was his first watch, ever. I was surprised to hear that someone’s first watch would be a Jaeger-LeCoultre but the story was: his mentor used to be a well-known watch dealer at the time, and when found out his mentee (the seller) didn’t own any watches, he gifted him this watch on spot.

The reason why I really love this caliber is that it is perfectly shaped to the iconic case of a Reverso, unlike the newer automatic movements that you can find on some Reverso models. There is something so enjoyable with a watch being well thought and designed from beginning to end with a movement that compliments the case and is well proportioned.

I am stunned by the quality of this watch for the price. The movement and dial are both phenomenal.

My watch is probably the most subdued watch among the line, with a simple three hand configuration, and a business-like black dial. This same exact watch is offered with a bright blue dial as well, however I prefer the more versatile black.

Turns out to be the best indeed. I wear this every night to bed as it's comfortable, has the just the right light brightness in a pitch black room, and an alarm with good volume. Quite fond of this piece and has the most wrist time (albeit asleep). Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Small Seconds - Was looking for a rectangular watch and decided on the Reverso.

My dress/casual is my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium small seconds. That JLC was a tough one to buy with that price tag. Ouch. I'm resisting temptations of buying more watches and so far so good.

Since I wear casual most of the time, I paired it up with this Italian leather strap from Vario. I think it looks pretty fitting with my Chinos and Vans haha. The size of the watch is perfect for my 6 inch wrist. It's also pretty cool that JLC included an 8 year warranty and the movement passed its 1000 hour master control test.

Presenting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Large with Small Hands (Q3858522) as my first post in r/Watches. I’ve been a long time lurker of this subreddit and only recently decided to create an account to start sharing my collection. This watch was purchased fairly recently in December 2018 and has seen many days on my wrist so far. Its low profile shape and design coupled with its soft Casa Fagliano strap makes it a very reliable daily wear to me.

Absolutely love this piece. I think if I were to pick the single most versatile watch I own it would be this one, hands down. Sturdy, sporty, and dressy. All the little details, down to the polishing of the indexes, is just perfect.