204 Jaeger LeCoultre Fine and Elegant, Reverso, Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Two-Tone Dial

Estimate: €5,000 –⁠ 10,000

Model: Reverso
Reference: 140.105.1
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1990's
Movement: Quartz
Case N°: 1585865 - 120.062.1
Dimensions: 24 x 36 mm, Total Lenght 190 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso boasts a rich history of innovation and elegance, standing as one of the most iconic designs in horology. First introduced in 1931, the Reverso was created in response to a specific need: British army officers stationed in India required a watch resilient enough to endure the rigors of polo matches without damaging the dial. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s solution was a revolutionary design featuring a rectangular case that could flip over, shielding the dial and revealing a solid case back, thus providing extra protection. This clever mechanism inspired the name “Reverso,” derived from the Latin term meaning “I turn around.” Throughout the decades, the Reverso has maintained its signature shape and reversible case while evolving in terms of complications, sizes, and even movements. The current example exemplifies this evolution, featuring a quartz movement encased entirely in yellow gold. The slim, rotating case can be personalized on the plain back surface for special occasions. Complementing the case is a matching yellow-gold bracelet that remains surprisingly light and comfortable on the wrist. The two-tone silvered dial is a masterclass in understated elegance, with bold black Arabic numerals and an inner-minute track that perfectly balances simplicity and refinement. Irresistibly elegant with a rich history in watchmaking and sport, the Reverso has become a symbol of timeless craftsmanship and innovation.