Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reverso Classic Monoface
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Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces two new iterations of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds. Presented in polished steel cases with either vivid blue or deep black sunray dials, these editions echo the pioneering use of colour seen in early Reverso models from the 1930s. On one side, a small seconds subdial balances the rectangular geometry with circular tension, while the reverse offers a second time zone with a 24-hour indication—each dial purposefully distinct, yet mechanically linked through the hand-wound Calibre 854.
Born in 1931 to meet the demands of polo-playing British officers in India, the Reverso’s swivelling case remains its most recognisable trait, originally patented to protect the dial from impacts on the field. Over time, this functional innovation evolved into a platform for mechanical ingenuity, culminating in the introduction of the Duoface in 1994. With its dual dials powered by a single movement and reverse rotation gear train, the Reverso Duoface concept has continually expanded the technical and aesthetic vocabulary of the model without compromising its unmistakable Art Deco silhouette.
The latest Tribute Duoface models build on this foundation with subtle refinements. A new dial layout introduces a more contemporary symmetry on the reverse, while an invisible caseband slider allows for discreet adjustment of the second time zone. The calibre remains shaped to fit the rectangular case, reflecting Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ongoing commitment to horological integration. Paired with two straps by Casa Fagliano—one in all-calf leather, the other a summer-ready leather-canvas blend.
