The Perfect Dress Watch: Reviewing 3 Reverso Models and a Look Into the History of its Design

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The Perfect Dress Watch: Reviewing 3 Reverso Models and a Look Into the History of its Design

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The Reverso is a watch rooted in unconventional functionality, yet, when I consider the best dress watches ever, it is perhaps at the top of the list. In this video we look at the backstory behind the iconic design and review three very different Reverso models.
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@ytown4 5 жыл бұрын

The Duoface is spectacular! Unique, beautiful and one of a kind!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. A bit too big for me but nothing else like it.

@CrimFerret 5 жыл бұрын

I will own a Duoface at some point. Aside from their incredible history, there are two things I love about JLC. They tend to offer stainless steel versions of a lot of their watches that are priced in the realm of attainable. Secondly, they have some of the most reasonable servicing prices of any of the major watchmakers. I love the art deco look of the Reverso line. I'd also be the one who put one on a Nato strap to dress it down for use as a casual wear watch.

@augustojoseramonpinochetug5235 Жыл бұрын

Nato strap on a Reverso is heresy

@mountainhobo 5 жыл бұрын

JLC might be one of the last companies that know how to make dress watches.

@laurensuyttendaele481 5 жыл бұрын

It's a sports watch.

@FatSamEIE 5 жыл бұрын

@@laurensuyttendaele481 🙄

@iaido01 4 жыл бұрын

@@laurensuyttendaele481 the vintage seamasters look like dresswatches but are sport and they are always used as a dress watch. in that time you had almost no watches that looked like a sport watch. so no now it is a dress watch. or would you go play polo with it? no like anybody else on the planet

@wristroll_vlad 2 жыл бұрын

@@laurensuyttendaele481 was a sports watch

@mneys-bs9vo 2 жыл бұрын

@@wristroll_vlad yepp

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, let me know how you like these style of reviews with multiple watches compared to a single watch review. These are always more work, but I think it is probably worth it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

@randybrickson4290 5 жыл бұрын

rolex explorer comparison stat -- 1016 vs. 214270 and so on

@danklee 5 жыл бұрын

Worth it, thanks Teddy

@charonsg 5 жыл бұрын

Teddy what is your wrist size?

@samirshivalkar656 4 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre .. hey hi ! Loved ur review & also own one the blue dial duo ... I would like u you To do a review on the H moser endeavour concept line .. pls let me know what u think of them & if they hold their price . Cheers !

@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Reverso line by JLC. Beautiful watches perfect for a dress piece. My personal favorite is the Duoface, because of those two dial that you can flip depending on the time of the day. One side for day, one side for night. Just beautiful!!

@3jakeh3 5 жыл бұрын

In love with the texturing on the Classic Medium Thin

@martinmowbray6448 5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea I needed a reverso till now. Loved the duel face. 👍❤️

@mattbeauchamp8679 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this...history is one of my favorite aspects of this hobby! Thank you for the variety in your content, Teddy! Keep up the good work!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching as always, Matt! Appreciate your support!

@CrescentRollCarl 5 жыл бұрын

So iconic. Love the Reverso, and many other JLC watches. Thanks for sharing.

@dariodeagostini5176 5 жыл бұрын

Teddy I love your video format, the speed of it, the introduction (story and why it exists), it's really well done. As a suggestion for the next ones, please add more wrist shots , especially if you can also pair them with the appropriate outfit so that one can have an understanding on how the watch is, when weared. The macros are awesome but most watches can't really shine unless you show how they fit on your wrist and how they pair up with a matching outfit. I would REALLY love to see those 3 reverso on wrist in a video instead of pictures, so that you can see how lights works on them. Keep going!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Great feedback!!

@KDemosh 5 жыл бұрын

Learning about this watch was a thrill ride! I love learning about particular watch history.

@MarcoDeLasVegas 4 жыл бұрын

The duoface 42*26mm is the watch that dragged me into the watch world and still for me one of the best dress watch ever. And the 42*26mm is the most harmonius size, even on my 19cm wrist.

@FloridaClay 3 жыл бұрын

A Reverso has been one of my grail watches. Just bought a preowned Grande Reverso Duoface, reference 273.8.85, and can't wait for it to come. Love the history and the art deco styling and, of course, JLC is "the watchmaker's watchmaker" whose movements are superb.

@FloridaClay 5 жыл бұрын

I find myself being more and more drawn to the Reverso. They have real class.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Same here...Love them

@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video and love the Reverso. The new burgundy one is gorgeous.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Have not seen them in person yet.

@hishamhabib666 5 жыл бұрын

They have a wait list of atleast 2 months🤦‍♂️. I agree it’s gorgeous 👍🏻

@genef1109 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. Like the multi-watch review and comparison. Bought a Reverso as a result of video!

@Gordi4568365 5 жыл бұрын

I have a ref 272.8.54 duo face and it’s a really lovely watch, just love the Art Deco look.

@spencerlush3056 5 жыл бұрын

Of course I “liked” this video before completing it.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha if that is trust idk what is.

@sanchofagasta64 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about this watch. A wonderful piece, and story. Great video!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Absolutely love them..

@clarea-s6779 4 жыл бұрын

Love it ! I have a gold/ steel classic 250.5.86. You can’t really appreciate them until you see one ‘in the metal’

@Umdringside 5 жыл бұрын

JLC Reverso my grail watch!

@westleygreenhalf2338 5 жыл бұрын

The Reverso is my favourite watch. But, the newer, larger case sizes are just too big, losing the elegance of an otherwise timeless design.

@abhilashsagi 4 жыл бұрын

Westley Greenhalf not necessarily. The smaller ones are way too small. There is nothing wrong in catering for all likes..

@manuel_winde 4 жыл бұрын

They still make the smaller sizes for those that want them (not many do)

@louis9941 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video keep this series going!

@PM-gt9mh 5 жыл бұрын

Really love this video! One small thing; us french speaking Swiss people (and especially at Jaeger), we don‘t say Jaeger like „Shesher“ but rather like „iegher“, with a hard g in the middle and an „i“ at the beginning. You can simply type „Jaeger“ into the Google translator and put it on french and listen to it, it‘s quite that way we say it. It‘s a really common mistake so I consider it a minor detail, but I‘m sure you wanna get it right even more than we want you to get it right! Great video, love it. Greetings from Switzerland

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I definitely need to work on my French. Still a work in progress. Always appreciate this criticism as I want to get it right! I said it a bit strange at the beginning on the playback. Will improve for next time. You have a lovely country! Was lucky enough to visit recently.

@PM-gt9mh 5 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre Thank you! Keep up your great work

@zerominuseleven 5 жыл бұрын

I have heard a number of ppl who represent JLC pronounce it roughly the way Teddy does (and not with the hard G)... I wonder why there is the variability.

@PM-gt9mh 5 жыл бұрын

zerominuseleven Indeed, I wonder that too. I think it may be because many french speaking people don‘t really realize that it is actually a german word, and the french pronounciation of it would be something like „iéghère“, which I think would be the only correct way to pronounce it. Jaeger is, for french speaking people, a foreign word. That‘s, I think, why even some people representing JagerLeCoultre pronounce it wrong. Watchfinder & Co. does a pretty good job at pronouncing it.

@kevindavis7530 Жыл бұрын

Tried on a dual face reverse today and have added to my list of watches I want.

@lpark8 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate you getting into the details around setting the duoface. Helpful. And always enjoy your videos 🙏🤗

@brianmak4025 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a large sub-seconds in steel in January and love wearing it. It flies under the radar and is super comfortable to wear. Great video!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing this! That tribute small seconds is calling my name. This was one of those videos that you come out appreciating a watch more afterwards.

@soulonfirexx 5 жыл бұрын

Love the comparison if different models of the same line! Keep it up Teddy. Thank you!

@hernandezjjm 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my tribute earlier today and I must say this watch exceeds expectations.

@geoffreysmith4618 4 жыл бұрын

Love x3 the Reverso Duoface! It's just amazing on every level (design, versatility, practical)

@MikeLike8 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite watches, the Reverso! As always, an excellent video Teddy !

@ricardochaveste7367 5 жыл бұрын

Blue face for me with gray reverso double zones my couple tea the blue is stunning piece. Great History behind this magnificent masterpiece...

@alaneasable 5 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos. I can tell you enjoyed making it as well. Knowing it's heritage, JLC is an aspirational brand to me. I was stumped by the Master Chronograph Sector Dial. Please review more of this brands higher end stuff. They need exposure.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to do more. This was one of those videos that the passion was easily shown. Have always admired jlc and hope to own one in the future. Their master line is also amazing. Some overlooked pieces that shouldn’t be reside there.

@oorangeo 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for the wider-angle wrist shots. :) Definitely dig this type of video, but I imagine they're a lot more work.

@DavidSmith-zu6eu 5 жыл бұрын

I love JLC and the Reverso. It's so much nicer than the Tank!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Like the tank but the flipping case and superior movement gives the reverso the win.

@yvrclimber 5 жыл бұрын

Great job on this video, Teddy. I'm a big JLC fan and enjoy that you converted the brand. Especially the Reverso. What a great watch. I do appreciate the multi-watch review. It's interesting to have the variety, plus I can decide which is my favourite... The Tribute to Reverso Duoface in this case. Having the GMT option second dial AND that incredible blue face. What a watch!

@cgranero1 5 жыл бұрын

I love the reverso. That Night Day dual face is stunning!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

That finish is incredible. The video didn’t do it justice

@randyallen2771 5 жыл бұрын

I love these guys! For me it's the classiest minimalist dress watch, but that duo is my pick. Guess you could think of it as dress watch meets GMT?

@1018Frankie 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing time pieces from a brand that is one of the pilars of this industry! Keep the good work my friend!

@richardcooper472 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most elegant watches I have ever seen!!

@nyanates 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watch! It’s great JLC offers it in various sizes. I’ve tried and tried to like the larger watches but I keep coming back to the smaller. They just feel and look better on me.

@jad19851 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you have great timing... In the process of searching for one

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. The reverso line certainly can be overwhelming at first glance... many to choose from.

@JeffWuerth 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy learning about the history of these brands and pieces. Thanks!

@dougm659 4 жыл бұрын

Duo face, eight day power reserve GMT in pink gold....next on my list!

@Unknown-yx3ky 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would prefer to see more videos like this one featuring real watches than others that are borderline fashion watches. Just the honest personal opinion of a long-term subscriber

@zerominuseleven 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely the ultimate dress watch - worn by Don Draper and Thomas Crown no less lol

@petes5152 5 жыл бұрын

I love the reverso. I've loved it since I first starting getting into watches and saw one in an AD 20 years ago. I now have the means to acquire one and I've been casually shopping around but I think they need to refine the product line a bit. There are so many models of varying size that it's hard to actually decide what to get. ADs near me (I live in a major city so spoiled that way) all seem to carry the grande versions which, at 30mm wide, are just way too big for my taste. My wrist size could support them, but that's just not what a reverso should look like IMHO. BTW, I think I've settled on a grande taille which is 26mm by 42.2mm but I keep coming back to the classic large at 27.4 by 45.

@johamu4 4 жыл бұрын

Three was not enogh to understand the full line, but it was a start. Thanks.

@manuelgonzalez-rey2138 5 жыл бұрын

Teddy, great job and really beautiful watches!! Keep the great videos

@HHIto 4 жыл бұрын

Reverso innovation techniques d'avant garde, solidly leads through 85 years of technology challenges. Tribute Reverso keeps the path towards innovation brightly lit, with custom Atelier models available. Voila magnifique.

@michaelfierman3256 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I missed this episode! like finding a christmas present you never opened!

@jerellivey4835 5 жыл бұрын

Love the content... I like this format! I like them all

@steverushaw8761 5 жыл бұрын

Love the classic styling of the Reverso.. my advice to anyone considering a purchase make sure you try it on the wrist I find they wear quite large and pictures can be deceiving..but for me it’s the classic piece..

@brentl.vaneaton6901 5 жыл бұрын

How did you get through a Reverso review without mentioning Don Draper? 🤔 great review love all 3

@tantu2395 5 жыл бұрын

A elegant time piece design as a dressy jewelry that for every noble gentlemen can have.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Well said!!

@juanlauda2300 Жыл бұрын

My Reverso is one of my fave things.

@jp4431 4 жыл бұрын

The one with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands, and small seconds dial is my grail. My "affordable" alternative is a B&M Hampton Annual Calendar but it's just not the same. It's still a very nice alternative though.

@thomasarcturus8947 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had wondered what Reverso's were all about.

@lazyboyghrol 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this watch ever since the Thomas Crowne Affair (1999)

@ehrenkrause9861 Жыл бұрын

I've really come to love the reversal duo face. I really love the classic look but I the utility just makes it much more desirable for me

@iaido01 4 жыл бұрын

the only thing i hate about the duoface is. one dial is a 10/10 and the other side is always around the 6/10. if they make a duoface with that blue dial and the otherside the classic small second. i would run to the stores now

@gratefulot360 5 жыл бұрын

The Reverso Tribute Small Seconds is beautiful. If I owned that watch I would learn to play polo!

@alsander1060 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Al!

@petemirams3788 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, please do Cartier Tank next

@johnLee-bb2do 5 жыл бұрын

I was seriously thinking about the Rolex Prince. But, the reverso dual time has stolen my heart.

@99vazo 4 жыл бұрын

I saw in the museum one of the most famous Swiss watches in early 20th century - the TELLUS Reverso model !

@-triumphgt667 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you have to take that one off to reverse it.

@subzero9460 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning watches. A real watch enthusiasts watch

@Christopher-today 5 жыл бұрын

The DuoFace is amazing. It’s probably to big for my really small wrist but I love it / want it though need to check the price since it’s probably loads of $$$. Seeing the variance across the family is a great add to you content. Keep it up.

@stoyankostov9849 5 жыл бұрын

Do I smell a new video entitled - Rectangular/Square watches below 1500$ ? Great stuff ! I am just on the verge of acquiring a Rotary watch, due to the fact I can't get my hands on a JLC... Citizen also offers another affordable option, but Rotary has the automatic edge over it. Keep those videos coming!

@FirestormAA 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome detail reviews.

@GustitisLaw 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Grande Taille in steel. I love it.

@stephentaylor6320 5 жыл бұрын

The dual face reverso,it dosn,t get much classier than that,outstanding.

@Justinpiano1987 5 жыл бұрын

Great informational video my friend!

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Justin. Thanks for watching as always.

@spencerlush3056 5 жыл бұрын

K, done. So, Reverso Tribute Duo Face blue. All day.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

I love that one too. I think a bit too big for me, but perhaps the best conversation starter of any watch ever. Two faces and a flipping case. Sounds like the best party trick around haha.

@spencerlush3056 5 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre it’s dope. I noticed it looked like a big watch on your wrist, but it didn’t look too big or outta place. I do love the blue, but guaranteed I’d be flipping it alllll the time

@NaseerAhmad-je5me 5 жыл бұрын

I love my Jlc master ultra thin 41 Absolutely elegant watch

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Love the master ultra thin line.

@salmatosjr5285 5 жыл бұрын

The Reverso was the first watch on my grail list.

@daithi1966 4 жыл бұрын

The Reverso is actually my favorite watch. If I could have only one watch, it would be a Reverso Duo, although I like the medium size for my wrists.

@hazevthewolf178 5 жыл бұрын

6:00 A watch for the ambidextrous of the world. But more to the point, I don't own a rectangular watch, but I think that such watches are classy.

@ljr35 5 жыл бұрын

Classique for me. slimmer and more elegant and truer to the original. the newer versions are far too chunky for my taste.

@jimhlee 5 жыл бұрын

The Reverso is my choice "affordable" classic watch to wear. Something different than the round faces with a unique iconic design instantly respected and recognizable by fellow timepiece affectionados. I enjoy wearing it and playing with its flip feature. A sublime yet understated machine.

@mondarinvino107 4 жыл бұрын

I wished you had shown the med size on your wrist also, to demonstrate how it looks on wrist vs the bigger models

@greywolf369 5 жыл бұрын

That Duoface 🤩 is really slick. We have the same 6.25 wrist size so if it's too big for you then it's probably too big for me 😒. Still would be nice to have in a collection.

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely try it on! It could work. I just like the slimmer look on my wrist. I hope you enjoy the new teddy strap coming your way!!

@RicardoJARodriguez 3 ай бұрын

Hi Teddy. Thank you for the thoughtful and informative videos. My wrist is same size as yours and I am torn between the current models of the reverso classic duo face in SS small seconds in large or medium sizes. Have you tried them on and if so what is your opinion of what works best with your wrist size?

@BPLeroyLotusEvora 4 жыл бұрын

I like the others, but I absolutely adore the duo face!

@kesfitzgerald1084 5 жыл бұрын

The Reverso... such elegance

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat it!

@traviswatts6661 4 жыл бұрын

Tried on the Duoface. I want. 😍

@billkokkinis9803 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to be jlc reverso all the way... Particularly any variation of the duoface. I just think that would be the ultimate party trick / conversation starter watch.

@rorybroomfield7185 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, you ask about doing comparisons. I like the comparisons! The issue with doing so on the Reverso line is that there are just so many to choose from! I think you did a great job in the comparison but how about one/more between three watches within a Reverso line? For example, a comparison between the Squadra Reversos Hometime (steel), the gold version and Chronograph? Also, how about doing a comparison between the ladies watches within the line? I know the Duetto line has plenty to choose from and Courtney may have a view on them. Just a couple of thoughts, given you asked the question.

@danbrown4090 4 жыл бұрын

Attenzione, min. 04:35 la referenza del Reverso Tribute Small Seconds (blue dial) è 3978480!

@williamhill7312 5 жыл бұрын

This is my Holy Grail watch, it will have to wait for my retirement but the Reverso is the only watch out there I'm willing to pay more than $1,500 for; great video

@adlanhaziq 5 жыл бұрын

William Hill There’s always the Cartier Basculante for around 2K if you want another option :P

@williamhill7312 5 жыл бұрын

@@adlanhaziq Cartier is a great watch for sure but I like the JLC, the Cartier's Crown just sort of detracts to me, personal taste. I'm French descended so I like Cartier a lot

@adlanhaziq 5 жыл бұрын

William Hill Same feelings on the crown. There is no crown on the Basculante model, the cobouchon is placed at the top of the watch, making it a symmetrical design with a case you can flip.

@williamhill7312 5 жыл бұрын

@@adlanhaziq I'M CONVINCED! Wow, I never knew! Like a religious experience, LOL, Hodikee says the movement is better and I like the Cartier face, dial design a lot. O.K., in 2025 this looks like it, the price seems to be a little more reasonable on used models and I have always been a Cartier fan, Thanks so much Adian, Appreciate!

@adlanhaziq 5 жыл бұрын

William Hill No problem, William! I find that the best prices are on Chrono24, they rarely appear in forums or dealerships. Best of luck!

@lewisjones3345 Жыл бұрын

I will own a Reverso at some point, but my big question is always is the Reverso next? I want the Reverso tribute duoface (the one shown here with blue dial and white dial second time zone). My decision is to finally get a Reverso or buy the JLC Geographic sector dial (now that it’s discontinued), which one would you guys buy? A Reverso or that beautiful JLC worldtimer?

@river1duck 5 жыл бұрын

A blue dial reverso is a grail watch for me. Despite a polo history, I always consider it more of a dress watch.

@craig2100 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watches

@TeddyBaldassarre 5 жыл бұрын

That blue dial still sketched into my brain.

@craig2100 5 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre me too. My business partner has one....jealous.

@SuperWhofan1 4 жыл бұрын

I want the blue Reverso in black dial please!

@ariansadria747 Жыл бұрын

They are briliiant

@liangweihao7932 5 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the Tribute line with white dial and instantly fell in love with it. But now it seems to have disappeared from the website, leaving only the blue and red dials. Any idea what happened and if the white is still available?

@omegaknight01 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful JLC reverso model. 👍👍👍

@FirstDonkie 5 жыл бұрын

The duoface is beautiful. Almost as much as the black dial squadra hometime. One thing though: I don't understand the day and night on the dial, as they are both placed next to the night part of the timescale. Anybody?

@yetidh9 2 жыл бұрын

The small dial is a 24 hour dial, not 12h. So if you are tracking a second time zone on the reverse dial, you can see if it’s day or night.

@jrbrown1989 2 жыл бұрын

@@yetidh9 right, but normally the word "day" would be next to the hours from 0600 to 1800, and "night" would be next to 1800 to 0600. Here, "day" is next to the hours 1200 to 2400. Doesn't make sense. If it simply said "travel time" like some other models, I would buy this watch. Instead, this apparent glaring oversight is a complete deal breaker for me.