Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso 273.8.04

JAEGER LECOULTRE GRANDE REVERSO 273.8.04

Designed by René-Alfred Chauvot, the Reverso was conceived with the express purpose of being able to withstand the harsh beating a watch would endure during a game of polo by virtue of its eponymous reversible function. This was put to JLC by entrepreneur César de Trey as a challenge for the brand in 1930. Born the year following in 1931, the Reverso was a sports watch, due to its particular use case. Thanks to its now-classical aesthetic and graceful design, the Reverso has evolved into a modern dress watch. However, in the 1930s, the Reverso needed to be more durable than other available watches; hence its ingenious reversible case was born. This protected the dial from a direct hit and gave the Reverso its name. Over 90 years later and the Reverso’s design lives on as one of the most recognizable in watchmaking. Launched around 2010, the Reverso Grande ref. 270.8.04 that we have here was available as one of the larger Reverso variants. Indeed, it features a 30mm-wide and 42mm tall stainless steel case that designates this as a “Grande” Reverso, which means “Large”. In keeping with the Reverso’s original versions, the ref. 270.8.04 is powered by a manual-wind movement, the cal. 976, which is housed behind a sapphire crystal caseback that can be shown off whenever the wearer chooses, thanks to the Reverso's eponymous reversible feature. Additionally, it also features a monochromatic silver dial with a guilloche center and a sunken running seconds subdial with a satin-finished dial periphery that houses its Arabic numerals. Brand : Jaeger LeCoultre Dimensions : 30mm x 42mm Model : Grande Reverso Movement : Manual-wind cal. 976 Reference : 273.8.04 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 2010s Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch only Dial Color : White THE DIAL Featuring a dial with a guilloche engraved center, a sunken running seconds subdial, and a smooth periphery to house its Arabic numerals, the Reverso's monochromatic silver display is a delight to behold. THE CONSTRUCTION Made of steel and measuring 30mm x 42mm, the Reverso makes up for its naturally thinner shape with its long rectangular profile, which ensures that it packs a confidently elegant presence on the wrist. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.