A Watch With Two “Faces" - Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Review (This One Is Sweet!)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- When it comes to refined elegance in watches, it is hard to think of many that reach the level of the Reverso. Yet after decades of a sustained style, the Reverso in more recent years has adapted to maintain its elegant outward appearance while offering a wearing experience for the modern-day gentleman or woman. With this, today we look at a Reverso that is the perfect embodiment of this idea, with the Reverso Tribute Duoface.
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Hey All, I hope you are staying safe and are well. I have been sitting on this video for a while but finally managed to get it done. What are your thoughts on the Reverso in general and the Duoface?
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@@skeepskeeperson the winner's name was Jeffrey Reynolds. I am planning a call with him to talk through picking a watch and plan to feature it in an upcoming video so everyone can see what he decides on.
Falling into the category of not having the certain lifestyle to support it, but man, if I did... I love that kinda larger look on your ( and my ) wrist size. it gives it more of a powerful look, no? I have a question about that pattern on the silver faced side. Is that the process where there is only one woman left at JLC that can operate it? Or am i thinking of a different thing altogether? anyway, fantastic review of a masterpiece. Thanks Teddy!
@@TeddyBaldassarre Cool, thanks for the update. Sorry, not a fan of Instagram being that it's owned by Facebook.
Definitely a must-have! I love the vintage tourbillon in rose gold and the gyrotourbillon. Regarding a affordable option I'd go for a Tribute Moon in stainless steel.
I adore the Reverso. A friend had his on at a Christmas party last year and I got an up close/opportunity to try it on. It was the Duo face with the black rather than blue. Simply incredible! A grail.....long term.
literally yesterday i was searching for some info on the reverso, and i thought there was not enough information out there.
Lucky me, Ted comes to the rescue
That sixth sense though! Haha thanks for watching!
Arturo Sierra Guerra be sure to check out the Cartier Basculante 2390 (it’s a cousin to the reverse)
Simp
One of the most beautiful timepieces ever made!
Best Reverso ever ua-cam.com/video/N0pmgBjAfwg/v-deo.html
@@japd7897 wow simply wow !!
Agreed
Agreed 100%
One of my favorites!!!
Woah
U into watches too but hi
Same
My favorite ⏱
What can I say? I'm wearing one of these (blue, plain case-back) right now as I watch this. I bought it in memory of my late mother and had the case-back suitably engraved. Would be the last man standing in my collection, if I ever had to start selling.
Wow, thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear about your mother, but what a beautiful reminder of her memory. Cherish it and thanks for watching!
The Reverso Hybris Mechanica Quadryptique is undoubtedly the watch that impressed me the most,it looks like it came from some other dimension or another Universe where things are just a little bit different,but this one might just be the best looking watch i have ever seen, truly stunning. Definitely something i aspire to own one day.
It's funny how some objects work. I've been loving the Reverso ever since I was first made aware of it - probably more than 20, 25 years ago. And I still see it as the only luxury dress-watch I would ever need. It's just so ... different. But in a timeless manner and without feeling gimmick-y at all. A true classic.
This is my absolute grail watch! I will have one of these one day!
Best Reverso ever ua-cam.com/video/N0pmgBjAfwg/v-deo.html
Same for me! I fell in love with it once i saw the flip! I was never a fan of square/rectangle cases but i think this looks incredible and classy.
I still remember when Christian Bale wore this in the batman trilogy and they even made a special batman edition
SB05 i thought the same i think this is the original Batman watch not the GMT
Val Kilmer (Batman Forever) also wore one in yellow or rose gold - the reverse side had a screen to videocall Alfred. Has always been my first love.
Is “JLC” generally how watch people refer to this brand? I feel ridiculous and pompous trying to say “Zhay-zhay luh-koot-rcha”
@@Zone47. I feel very Fraunch when I say it.
The cinematic shots were so good! That blue dial is to die for. Loved the review! :)
Thank you, my friend! Thanks for watching!
@@TeddyBaldassarre Hi Teddy, would you pick the tribute duoface or the tribute moon?
I love the Reverso, particularly the duel face variant. Definitely a grail watch for me. Stunning blue and white on the dials, doubly awesome!
I have the red single-sided model. These are very special watches. And I receive more unsolicited comments on this watch than all my other watches combined. I guess it is eye-catching.
--Michael
Sick intro Teddy! This version is still on my list and imo It’s a perfect Reverso
Thanks Randall! Perhaps my favorite Reverso from their current catalog. Very classy piece.
@@TeddyBaldassarre I absolutely agree! On both the watch and the crazy good intros your constantly pulling off!
So much to appreciate in this video. The impressive in depth explanation of this timepiece, the video pacing and diversity in the shots keep the audience dialed in (pun intended). Big fan of the channel man, so underrated.
Great review of one of the most iconic watches of all time. A lot of comments below of how this watch is beautiful but doesn't fit in with people's lifestyles which tends to lean towards the casual side. But, I disagree. I think because this watch oozes sophistication it can look damn cool with casual clothing as it is statement piece and the juxtaposition of dress and casual makes it even cooler. Steel sports watches are so ubiquitous now that they have become invisible on the wrist. Dress watches are becoming cool again. The Reverso will be in my collection soon.
It's absolutely stunning! Although this watch doesn't fit my budget or lifestyle, I can absolutely appreciate its beauty. Thanks for sharing this piece and highlighting its uniqueness.
I really like everything about it - apart from the typeface used. "Night" and "Day" as well as "12" and "24" are set in... Arial. The watch is almost £12k, so I would expect them to consider the choice of font. Or, like car manufacturers, commission a bespoke one.
I tried this watch on at JLC Boutique in Mall of Emirates Dubai. It truly is unique and extremely elegant. Twice the price of a seamaster but in more ways then one... twice the watch!
This video gave me a new appreciation for the Reverso. As an avid watcher of your videos, I know you've loved this one a long time but I didn't get it that much until you put out this video. I think this is a unique and classic piece and a much more attractive option than I originally gave it credit for.
Keep up the good work, Teddy.
Can I just say wow the cinematics are incredible great work keep it up
Beautiful camerawork! The best video I've seen on Reverso!
I seen this model in person, and it was hands down the best looking dress watch I have tried on to date. This is up there with A. Lange as my grail dress watch.
The Reverso is high up on my wish list. This video about it makes me feel very good! I have been watching it over and over again! Many thanks Teddy!
When you were showing the removable deployant clasp I notice the little slit they left on the strap for you to swap in a standard tang buckle if you still want to use the strap itself. These details really show that a proper enthusiast designed this watch. Possibly my favourite JLC yet together with the Enamel Moonphase Ultra Thin. Oh and a great review Teddy
I’ve always loved the Reverso! Now the Duo is my favourite. The only dress watch I would wear 👍🏻
Great video, well researched, well written, well delivered. You've clearly taken care over this, it's an elegant video - befitting the elegance of this watch. Keep it up!
The Reverso is the "gold standard" of dress watches..... the Duoface is a great extension of the original design. Troublesome, it seems JLC has reduced the number of yellow gold Reverso options.
rick green, well maybe second to the Cartier “Tank”
@@benjaminseeley949 Tank is good but overrated.... The best will always be Reverso and the second probably a Calatrava...
All i can say is "I love it!" Can't wait to buy mine soon!
buy me one.
Amazing watch. I've owned a day/night duo for a while, but this just made me want to trade it in for the duo tribute. Stunning piece. I do wish there were a few more technical specs in the review or wrist feel comments compared to a flat-back reverso.
A timeless classic. Thanks for the closeup.
One of the most beautiful watches ever made. My next piece!! Thank you as always Teddy for the best watch content on YT! Believeland!!
Love the art deco/streamline modern inspirations. Truly a watch from the past that looks into the future!
One of my most wanted watches
It's a design for the ages. I think it can be worn, within the parameters of its engineering, anywhere, anytime. The main principal of owning this piece is that one wears it to please one's self.
100% agreed
I own one and love it. Mine's a different reference and able to be dressed down a touch more.
I agree with what you said at the end. Unfortunately, I don’t have the lifestyle to go with such an elegant watch. I’m an engineer and my everyday dress is just too casual for the reverso. If not for that, the large small seconds would definitely be my next purchase. But even with that said, I’m still considering it.
Well.. it worked for the Polo players in the 30s… with a polo shirt and jodhpurs. Probably works great with a polo and khakis (when off the field). I betting on it.
Your channel has become my go-to. Excellent job throughout. Thank you.
I surprisingly really like this watch, its not usually my taste, but i enjoy its eccentric personality.
Agreed! A little bit more flashy for a Reverso in its ability to snag attention, but still classy as ever. Thanks for watching!
Teddy Baldassarre Unpopular Opinion - I do not enjoy the Cartier Tank or any of its iterations. I would be proud to have 3 versions of this than a Cartier Tank - Christian from Theo and Harris - DO SOMETHING
Thomas Lim
Thank you for your videos on watches. I enjoy your comments and views about a variety of budget as well as the high-ends time-pieces. I am in the market to purchase luxury watches and one of the watches I have always wanted to own is the JLC Reverso Tribute Duoface but unfortunately it's movement comes only in manual-wound and not self-winding or automatic. it seems JLC did have the self-winging movement at one time but has since discontinued. I wonder if JLC would reissue the reverso duoface in the automatic movement sometime soon.What a pity. It is available only in the pre-own market now. I came across one in the "World of Watches" in the USA a couple of months ago but it does not deliver to Australia, where I live. Personally, I prefer to buy it new from the boutique. Please advise.
Incredible machine, that's all. It's two wonderful watches in one, with one of the marvelous movements ever made, you can't request more. ⬅️ period
Awesome video Teddy! Love the mix of macro, lifestyle and graphics!
Thanks Marko! Keep up the good work on your end and stay safe!
@@TeddyBaldassarre Thank you and stay safe too!
Omg such a beautiful piece at this price point, will be my second luxury watch someday
Thanks for the Review Teddy. This one is on my radar since I tried it on at the JLC boutique. In two years I am celebrating my fiftieth birthday. My wife and I are planning to buy one for each other then. The only debate is the size. Grande Reverso looks more sporty and the medium size Reverso a little bit more dressy. I have a 8.1"wrist.
Hi Teddy, I have a reverso duoface and I love it. There's one problem, and although I've emailed JLC about it, you're more likely to get traction someday than I am... It's the execution of the dual time zone function. When you have a GMT watch, let's say you start with your gmt hand and home time set the same. Then, before you travel, you pull out the crown one notch and you quick-set your travel time in the new time zone. Your GMT hand stays in your home time zone. Now, when you reach your destination, you know whether it's day or night at home with a quick glance at the GMT hand. You know whether it's day or night where you are... because you're there.
Now, the JLC... You have your home time set on the main, small seconds face. You're ready to travel, and so you flick the clever little lever to jump the second side to the destination time zone. But it *also* jumps the 24 hour indicator on the travel face. So... when you get to your destination, you can look at the main face to see your home time... in 12 hour format with no day/night indicator!!! On the travel face, you've got a nice little 24 hour dial, but it's in your current time zone where you don't need it!!.
Of course, you can work around this by doing it in two steps. Set your main face to the destination using the crown, then jump the travel side to your home time using the lever. Now the "travel" side actually shows your home time *and* whether it's day or night. You still have to flip to that face to *see* that time at home, but at least when you do you get a quick assessment of whether it's too late to call home using the 24-hour dial.
The actually most useful execution would be... main face stays home time. 24 hour dial on travel side *always* displays home time as well (in 24 hour format). Jump lever *only* adjusts 12-hour display on travel side. Now the home side always shows your home time, and the travel side is like a GMT (showing 12-hour local time and 24-hour home time, on the same face, no flip required). I'm amazed this is *not* how they executed it. The only mechanical change would be to keep the 24 hour display connected to the main face, and disconnect it from the jump lever's function. Gosh such a frustrating wart on an amazing watch. Thanks for reading. :-)
So excited I'm about to get this watch. Used as I can't afford new bug this is my dream watch 😊😊😊😊 ⌚⌚ can't wait
this Reverso with a Red Dial is love😍
Lovely watch glad you reviewed it🇬🇧
Love this watch
As always, producing awesome videos! My favorite watch channel👍🏻
My next luxury watch will undoubtedly be a JLC Reverso. Simply one of the coolest and most beautiful watches on the market. I love the Duoface but not sure if I need two timezones as I only travel for leisure, maybe every couple of years. I will probably get it for a wedding anniversary so I'm leaning towards getting our wedding date and the number of years married engraved.
I borrowed a Duo Face from a friend one day and wore it to a dinner where I was invited. I was in the bathroom and just had the urge to flip the sides. After I came back the woman of our host just got big eyes and asked me "Didn't you wear a white watch before?!". This was the point where the conversation about the watch started... it was fun =)
I absolutely love the Reverso. I think I would like the smaller model but I could wear this one also with my 7 inch wrist. Well done Teddy and wishing you a great day. Thanks again, Brian.
Excellent review! Is it my eyes or does the Day Night Face appear a warm pink in some lights? Stunning! My favourite Reverso would be the Salmon Pink Art Deco with the open worked skeletonized movement as the other side. I'm also a fan of the Grande Date. The layout on that one is really well designed and the reverse features a display caseback showing the movement. I love Reversos but unable to afford one just yet.
Love JLC and love this particular watch. The burgundy dial one is amazing too. I can’t decide which I like more!
Have you decided or not yet ;)
Reverso is simply a legend. A century old watch that is timeless.
Been looking at Reverso lately, I do think that this version might be a tad too big for your wrist though (and mine). Amazing dial (s), stunning!
I think it does push the limit. But I am willing to be a bit more accepting given how damn cool it is. Thanks for watching!
Teddy Baldassarre yes. Sometimes the older smaller reversos were too small to look at. This one surely gives us more real estate to enjoy those gorgeous dials..
@@TeddyBaldassarre It’s definitely worth it 100% :)
It's on top of my list for a singe watch collection, coz you will always have two. 😎
A proud reverso owner here. 😃
Wow man ... That was good art. I had to subscribe. Budgeting towards my first JLC Reverso currently with hopes og geting it for my 40th in Sept. LOVED the camel hair overcoat with the turtle neck... Timeless man
Love your watch. Pure élégance! I have the Night ad Day ultrathin model. What a beautiful timepiece being Reverso and being JLC. Thanks for the great review!
Can’t really believe it!!
I was passing by JLC AD here in Dubai when I saw this model in the display. I had it on my rest and I couldn’t to take it off anymore… a hidden attraction came instantly to me from how elegant and classy this watch is.
I went home, looked for some reviews online and I came across your video by coincidence when I found that I already did liked it and while going through the comments below I came across my 2 years old comment in front of me….
What a surprise!!!
I can’t believe my perception towards this gorgeous timepiece didn’t change with the years!
I just decided to get the watch!! :)
I hope you still have yours. Cheers!
Great review. The JLC Reverso Duoface is my next addition. Like all things that are worth it, I will have to wait a bit. When I do get it, the watch will be that much more special.
Great review Teddy! You've really upped your game lately, keep up the good work. Love the Reverso too!
Beautiful timepiece Teddy. It might wear a little small on my 7.5 inch wrist. It is however the epitome of luxury and masculine elegance.
Couldn't agree more on this watch. I think this would wear beautifully on a wrist of your size. Definitely a lager case here in comparison to the classic design.
new to the hobby and coincidentally was just researching rectangle/square style watches. better than the tank, imo.
Went shopping for e JLC today. I had the choice between this one and the burgundy. It was very difficult choice. So i had to do what a man has to do. Bought both and love them.
Teddy, I just want to commend you on the camera work, especially the macro shots with the panning. Bravo!
I finally got mine. Love it!!!
This over a Submariner/Seadweller/Yatchmaster any day!
Good stuff. Love the Reverso. My Dad has the chocolate which I openly covet and the Reverso Grande Calendar with exhibition case back is on my 'to buy' list
I am thinking about getting this one or the new Tribute chronograph. Tough choice
Watching, while wearing my JLC duo face. My is the grand size, I regret that a little bit but a great watch.
Robert M. I have a duo, with the GT case it is a great size as a dress watch, XL case just looked like a brick. You did good.....
I’d like to buy this watch in 2022 to mark my 10th wedding Anniversary. What kind of discounts can I expect from the AD?
Love the 1931 Duoface with the same dimensions but older hour actuator on the crown side. Great review and can see yours has been well loved. Your video definitely makes me want the arabics model with hour actuator on the top part of the case like yours.
Brilliant video Teddy. I have the Burgundy Tribute Small Seconds as per your video with Kevin. Reversos are just stunning.
Wonderful review on a timeless and most exciting time piece! Thank you!
Absolutely stunning. My grail watch.... 👍
My next piece. Can't wait to order mine. Just waiting for the right moment
Teddy, you inspired me to buy a Reverso which I just did today - a Gran'Sport Chronograph with very interesting complications: time/date on the front, and a chronograph with a 30 min. retrograde on the reverse!
Beautiful watch and great video 👍🏼
Thank you Teddy for this great review. 😎👍After watching this several times, I become convinced and bought the watch today. 😁
The JLC Reverso is stunningly beautiful watch that follows the golden ratio, beautiful manual movement made by master watchmakers. The price of a Rolex and build quality of Patek Phillippe, JLC is a no brainer.
Like your last statement… well said! :)
Would have been cool to make the second dial salmon or off white maybe a warm hello to compliment that blue.
The reverso has to be my favorite overall actually. Hope I can get it someday!
Looking at the watch on your wrist. i am pretty sure i'd go with the medium case with the black face duo. now all i need to do is divert funds from my upcoming wedding to this excellent timepiece. good video teddy.
I don't have the "lifestyle" as yet, but none the less, a beautiful watch. Great video too.
I think i need a Reverso ! What a beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing
One of my all time favorite watch concepts. IMPOSSIBLE to not be a conversation starter
Probably one of the best conversation starters in all of watchmaking.
Teddy Baldassarre stunning in any color.
Beautiful timepiece with a high degree of engineering, design and finish. It will be more appreciated over time. I will have this...one day. Great video as always.
This is my next watch. Been eying it for a while, and am saving up for it.
my dream watch
Very few watches over a Reverso. This one is beautiful.
I think this (for me) just beats the Cartier Tank Solo as the best dress watch - love it.
Incredible watch! Personally saving up for a tribute moon. But which duoface I want seems to change every few weeks as they are all stunning.
So iconic, love this watch awesome video !
The watch its undeniably beautiful and the concept of the two faces very tempting. I do feel though that the larger proportions of these models takes away something of elegance found in say the classique. Just my opinion.
I remember seeing a watch like this in the 80’s
& it was fascinating
✌️😎
Best dress watch ever!!Besides the Bambino
Thanks for sharing this review Teddy. The medium Duoface will be my next piece. Stunning 😍👍🏼
What size is this one?
Maz Rashid the tribute Duoface is the same size as the standard larger Duoface I believe. I tried them all on and preferred the medium size of this model on my 7 inch wrist.
Amazing Watch! THANKS!
Absolutely beautiful watch!!! One of my grail watches that I can hopefully get my hands on in the coming years.