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nothen2do · 7 July 2012, 03:55 PM

Hi all, recently I've been thinking about a JLC reverso as my next purchase. Looking on the website and many previous posts, I've noticed that there are quite a few models out there. It seems at one point they had an automatic version, the question is it still being produced? Also, does anyone know the difference between the 976 and the Grand Taille? Thanks in advance for your knowledge!

kilyung · 7 July 2012, 06:51 PM

I've tried a number of different Reversos over the years and come to a single truth about this iconic model... You need to try them all on. Everyone's wrist is shaped differently. A Reverso that fits me fine may not look right on you.

capote · 7 July 2012, 08:13 PM

The 976 is bigger and has a clear caseback (I think) where the grande taille is smaller and has a solid case back. I bet there are many different versions then it comes to complications on both as well. The Reverso line has beautiful timeless watches illustrated by kilyung above.

nothen2do · 8 July 2012, 02:58 AM

Beautiful pictures, and thanks for the info! I agree and plan to try them on in person. But aside from the squadra, are all of the current reverso options hand wind only?

capote · 8 July 2012, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothen2do

Beautiful pictures, and thanks for the info! I agree and plan to try them on in person. But aside from the squadra, are all of the current reverso options hand wind only?

I think so. A Reverso should be hand wound IMO.

HL65 · 8 July 2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've tried a number of different Reversos over the years and come to a single truth about this iconic model... You need to try them all on. Everyone's wrist is shaped differently. A Reverso that fits me fine may not look right on you.

Very nice Mike!

Monte Cristo · 8 July 2012, 09:34 AM

It's actually quite nice to give the Reverso a wind...any reason to have a play with it.

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renfield33 · 8 July 2012, 10:36 PM

this is an awesome thread.

unknown · 8 July 2012, 11:00 PM

To answer your question

What do you know about the Reverso

I can tell you something some of us will know but I'm sure most don't know

The Reverso is the JLC icon. But did you know Patek Philippe also made a Reverso ?
The thing is, the Reverso is not a JLC invention. It was a guy called Chauvet who designed and made this watch.
In 1931 he got the patents and tried to sell it to wellknown brands such as JLC and Patek. Patek made 8 Reverso's but for some reason they were not interested in this design. Yup, also the king among the high-end watches once made a big mistake.
Anyway JLC showed enough interest in this piece and they bought the rights to this unique case.
So today, more than 80 years later it is an iconic JLC ... but it could have been Patek .

Anyway, imo a Reverso is a must have if you own a few watches.

esm · 8 July 2012, 11:13 PM

really like the simple Reverso dial.

7 July 2012, 03:55 PM	#1
nothen2do "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: America Del Norte Posts: 30	What do you know about the reverso? Hi all, recently I've been thinking about a JLC reverso as my next purchase. Looking on the website and many previous posts, I've noticed that there are quite a few models out there. It seems at one point they had an automatic version, the question is it still being produced? Also, does anyone know the difference between the 976 and the Grand Taille? Thanks in advance for your knowledge!

8 July 2012, 09:34 AM	#7
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	It's actually quite nice to give the Reverso a wind...any reason to have a play with it. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1341704047.254602.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1341704061.093996.jpg __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

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renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	this is an awesome thread. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

8 July 2012, 11:00 PM	#9
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,867	To answer your question What do you know about the Reverso I can tell you something some of us will know but I'm sure most don't know The Reverso is the JLC icon. But did you know Patek Philippe also made a Reverso ? The thing is, the Reverso is not a JLC invention. It was a guy called Chauvet who designed and made this watch. In 1931 he got the patents and tried to sell it to wellknown brands such as JLC and Patek. Patek made 8 Reverso's but for some reason they were not interested in this design. Yup, also the king among the high-end watches once made a big mistake. Anyway JLC showed enough interest in this piece and they bought the rights to this unique case. So today, more than 80 years later it is an iconic JLC ... but it could have been Patek . Anyway, imo a Reverso is a must have if you own a few watches. __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

7 July 2012, 06:51 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've tried a number of different Reversos over the years and come to a single truth about this iconic model... You need to try them all on. Everyone's wrist is shaped differently. A Reverso that fits me fine may not look right on you.

7 July 2012, 08:13 PM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The 976 is bigger and has a clear caseback (I think) where the grande taille is smaller and has a solid case back. I bet there are many different versions then it comes to complications on both as well. The Reverso line has beautiful timeless watches illustrated by kilyung above.

8 July 2012, 02:58 AM	#4
nothen2do "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: America Del Norte Posts: 30	Beautiful pictures, and thanks for the info! I agree and plan to try them on in person. But aside from the squadra, are all of the current reverso options hand wind only?

8 July 2012, 11:13 PM	#10
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	really like the simple Reverso dial.

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