Jaeger-LeCoultre has always been known as the masters of complications. The "watchmakers' watchmaker", having provided movements for many other high-end luxury brands for many years. And while the brand can point to numerous standout models through its illustrious history, few come close to being as iconic as the Reverso. What originally started as an innovation to help polo players protect their time pieces, the flipping (or reversing) of the dial and movement provided the watchmakers an opportunity to display something else.

This Reverso is the Tribute Duoface Small Seconds (Q3988482), which reflects the look of a model from the 1930s. The removal of the traditional Arabic numerals gives it a cleaner aesthetic, while the sunburst deep blue dial provides a timeless elegance. This is a very dark dial, which occasionally gives off an indigo colour in photographs. The applied markers and faceted hands offer a lot of light play and reflection, making them easy to read even with the absence of lume.

Flip, sorry, reverse the watch and you are treated with an intricate white/silver dial with beautiful Clous de Paris guilloché, along with applied markers. However, this side offers a second time-zone and day/night indicator instead of running small seconds. This is perfect for regular travellers that don't want another hand on their dials. And while other versions exist, including annual calendars, or monophases, this one stays simple, and manages to keep its size manageable.

The stainless steel case measures 28mm across, by 47mm in length (lug to lug) and 10mm in height to a sapphire crystal. The watch comes paired with an amazing dark blue leather strap designed by Casa Fagliano, which feels both dressy and a little more casual than say for example a crocodile strap. Inside is the in-house calibre 849. A manual-winding movement with 42 hours of power reserve and beating at 21,600 vph (or 3Hz).

Overall, a stunning and instantly recognisable iconic watch, which also offers real functionality. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below.

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