Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso gold

The Reverso watch was created to withstand the rigours of polo matches. Its subtle Art Deco lines and unique, pioneering reversible case have made it one of the world’s most recognisable watches.

Tracing its origins to 1931, the venerable Reverso came about in response to a unique challenge faced by British polo players stationed in India. This may seem like a specifically unique problem, but bear with me. Polo is a fairly high-impact sport. These players needed a watch sturdy enough to stand up to the rigors of the game while maintaining the air of sophistication expected of officers in the British Army.

The name “Reverso” is derived from Latin meaning “I turn around.” It perfectly describes the watch’s defining feature. The innovative design incorporated a clever sliding mechanism, enabling the case to be flipped over to protect the dial during those high-impact polo games. This mechanism remains the signature design trait of the Reverso to this day.

This ref.6184.21 is a version that came out in the 80s and is hard to find. In fact it has dimensions and looks true to the early vintage models, with the added elegance and charm of the 18kt yellow gold case.

It's moved by a mechanical manually-wound movement, cal.846 with 21,600 vibrations per hour and 38-hour power-reserve.
In terms of quality, it belongs to the top class, the old version shown here doesn’t yet use the micrometer hairspring adjustment, but is nevertheless adjusted in five positions, like a chronometer.

Our Reverso it comes with its original box and in awesome conditions.