Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One High Jewelry

Celebrating 85 years since its introduction, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso has been a focus of some well-deserved attention this year. Just prior to SIHH we saw timepieces within two newly defined Reverso collections: Reverso Classic and Reverso Tribute. And at SIHH in Geneva in mid-January, the Reverso One was formally introduced, comprising three models: Reverso One Réédition, Cordonnet, and Duetto Moon. The ultra-complicated Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, the first gyrotourbillon with two sides, was also shown.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One High Jewelry

The Reverso One High Jewelry shown here (Reference 3363490) is a feminine confection inspired by an early ladies Reverso model, from the 1930s. It is crafted in white gold and houses the manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 844 with a 38-hour power reserve. It features hours and minutes on both front and back.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Cordonnet

The signature swiveling case measures in at 36.3mm by 18mm, and the dual dials are dressed in mother-of-pearl with Arabic numerals on one side and black aventurine with diamond-set hour markers radiating from center on the other. Both are framed by three rows of baguette-cut diamonds. The dauphine-style hands offer elegant time telling.

Gemsetting at Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufature – Ceveline Perroud

If you’re counting, there are 250 diamonds, totaling about 5.65 carats. With all that sparkle, the watch’s simple black satin strap with a white gold clasp is a perfect counterpoint.