The wristwatch showcased in today's offering likely needs no introduction... Named the Reverso because of the way the case swivels to expose either the dial or the case, the watch's innovation and design have landed it among collectors as one of the most recognizable wristwatches Jaeger-LeCoultre has ever made.

Born from the need for a watch rugged enough to survive the rigors of a polo match without damage, the Reverso embodies form in the service of function. It features a very clever "gadrooned" case, suggestive of the Art Deco style so popular during the 1930's.

We love this watch...the Night & Day is our favorite model in the modern revived Reverso line. This watch is from the owner's personal collection where it has resided since 2016 and has been worn little during that time.

Here are some of its features:

* Very elegant case with simple, sophisticated, and harmonious proportions, embodying a revival of classic and refined Art Deco style

* Case swivels to reveal a second face with additional timezone and day/night 24-hour indication

* Beautiful silver and dark gray dials, each rich with intricate guilloché details. pleasing two-tone silver dial. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.

* Second time zone hours can be quick-set by means of a of push buttons on the case band

* Very fine Jaeger-LeCoultre mechanical movement

Its case is in excellent condition with a few light pin prick remnants of wear to the back and signs of polishing. In person the light done factory engraving on the back is readable but light.

On the wrist, it presents as mint. Its bracelet presents as mint. Its dial and sapphire crystal are like new.

Kindly note that when the photos were taken the end pieces were not sitting correctly. The watch currently has the leather band installed. All the photos are of the actual watch for sale.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). It continues to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Reverso in our testing position.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it. The owner installed a very high quality ostrich skin strap with soft so-called "Cartier" lining which shows very little signs of use.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

The Reverso page on the JLC website can be found here.

Retail Replacement Price for the newest iteration on a bracelet: $13,900.00 USD + tax

Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 1,829,302
Model: Ref. 270.8.54, Reverso Night & Day 
Functions:  Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Second Time Zone, 24 Hour Day Night Indication
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case condition: Excellent condition with a few light pin prick remnants of wear to the back and signs of polishing. In person the light done factory engraving on the back is readable but light. On the wrist it presents as mint.
Dimensions:  26mm diameter (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip, 10mm thick
Dial: On one side, guilloché anthracite dial, off-center ring with luminous Arabic numerals and applied steel dart indexes on a plain reserve, at 6 subsidiary dial for the second time zone in 24 hours in painted Arabic numerals and the indication NIGHT/DAY. On the other side, two tone guilloché silver dial with painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous steel "epee" hands. Like new condition.
Hands: Blued steel "épée", original, mint condition
Movement type:  Signed Jaeger LeCoultre, cal. 854, copper-colored, fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
Band: 1. Original bracelet, stainless steel, signed JLC, sized to fit a wrist up to approx., presents as mint condition
2. Also accompanying it is an aftermarket very high quality ostrich skin strap with soft so-called "Cartier" lining owner installed which shows very little signs of use.
Width between lugs: 19mm
Crystal type: Sapphire glass, mint condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to run very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Reverso in our testing position.
Warranty: 1-year international C.O.T. warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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