Jaeger-LeCoultre

I don't think the problem

May 18, 2024,14:19 PM

lies within the screwdown crown paired with a manual wind movement - there are several Rolex handcrankers with screw down crown that have worked for decades without a problem, so if you are careful to avoid crossthreading the crown and tube you are safe I guess. I think the problem is the "split" case of the Reverso, it has a gap all the way round it along the flank.

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But tbh. how much water resistance do you really need in a sports watch? If it's not water sports I guess that is more than enough. I never had an issue during sporty activity with my Vintage watches with virtually no water resistance at all, as long as the seals can stop the sweat and prevent condensation inside the case you should be fine. When you go swimming that's another case, my minimum requirement is 100m WR and a screw down crown, I somehow don't trust Push-Pull crowns in combination with being submerged in water...

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The Reverso is one of THE classics

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-06:43

and probably the defining model for JLC for a reason. I mean, there is just not a single flaw or afterthought in the design of this watch, it is just perfect even in the smallest (but closest to the original dimensions) and most simple variation: OK, mayb...

The GT case is not the smallest case. The Classic is . But for me, the GT case is the most appealing.

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-07:38

Well, actually this is the classique, it only looks huge in the picture

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-07:51

due to my small wrist and the angle how the photograph was taken. Medium would be the largest Reverso size that I can pull off on my small wrist, GT is unfortunately not doable for me size-wise.

Wow, cool!

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-07:53

Agreed! The original sports wristwatch!

By: patrick_y : May 17th, 2024-08:34

Indeed, today we think of it as a dresswatch,

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-15:11

but its inventors had different plans

It's funny almost!

By: patrick_y : May 17th, 2024-18:21

What was once considered sporty is now an elegant dress watch... Does that mean that our sports watches today must be really inelegant? Are we just getting sportier and less elegant?

For a sport watch, I expect better water resistant.

By: hoseachandra : May 18th, 2024-01:57

I don't think making a screw down crown and 100 meter WR is difficult? Okay, maybe because of the hand wound movement, a screw down crown will harm the thread because of frequent turn. Perhaps better seal?

Good point!

By: patrick_y : May 18th, 2024-10:14

This watch is truly a classic watch in a bad way - back then in the 1930s, watches did not have much water resistance - not even sports watches!

Excellent observation, and I think you are right about seals and manual winding movements.

By: amanico : May 18th, 2024-10:29

I don't think the problem

By: clemens m : May 18th, 2024-14:19

lies within the screwdown crown paired with a manual wind movement - there are several Rolex handcrankers with screw down crown that have worked for decades without a problem, so if you are careful to avoid crossthreading the crown and tube you are safe I...

Yes , my point is about swimming or cleaning the watch under tap, with soap and brush

By: hoseachandra : May 18th, 2024-14:35

How often I want to swim with my Reverso, but instead I had to took another watch. Few week ago I saw A Gran Sport, which I believe is the only reverso with screw down crown , automatic movement and steel bracelet. Almost pull the trigger, but the longish...

Yes, in this case I agree 100% with you -

By: clemens m : May 18th, 2024-15:04

flowing water or being submerged and 30m of water resistance don't go too well together.

I know one which is water resistant to 50 meters.

By: amanico : May 18th, 2024-15:06

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Looks great. I also love the Classic for my small wrist.

By: kev09 : May 17th, 2024-10:05

Here’s mine. Regards Kev. ...

Great shot 👍

By: jml_watches : May 17th, 2024-10:25

Thank you.

By: kev09 : May 17th, 2024-20:04

Nicely captured.

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-14:56

Thanks Nicolas.

By: kev09 : May 17th, 2024-20:04

Pleasure, mon ami.

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-21:22

Very beautiful watch!

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-15:12

Thank you. I love my Reverso.

By: kev09 : May 17th, 2024-20:05

That looks good, really like that suede strap

By: jml_watches : May 17th, 2024-10:27

Mine a Duo in a GT case says hi Cheers JML ...

Great proportions.

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-14:57

Gorgeous, it works really well with the tan ostrich strap!

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-15:12

Thanks 👍 it's the original it came on

By: jml_watches : May 17th, 2024-15:18

Back in the day ostrich straps were quite popular. Cheers JML

Lovely pairing

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 17th, 2024-10:54

Top. :)

By: InHavenPro : May 17th, 2024-11:56

Thank you! :)

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-15:13

A classic I agree but . . .

By: chippyfly : May 17th, 2024-12:43

. . . I cannot live without a seconds hand unless a quartz movement. It's a childhood thing ever since my first watch aged 7 (a Newmark) with only two hands and with very loud tick. It died in the shared bath at boarding school! HAGWE! Clive ...

Tops! And the photo... Wow!

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-15:00

This version is also extremely nice!

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-15:15

Some time ago I also NEEDED a seconds hand on the watch but nowadays i prefer just 2 hands on watches like the Tank for example and I can live without one on a Reverso, but it wouldn't hurt to have one.

Looks great on suede!

By: bruckner4 : May 17th, 2024-15:14

Love mine. ...

Thanks, the suede tones its formality down a bit,

By: clemens m : May 17th, 2024-15:16

but your tan ostrich strap is a nice fit for a casual setting as well!

Nicely captured, mon ami.

By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-20:14