Jaeger-lecoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph: Two watches in one

[@Theultimateclimber]

Thanks for the review. I am very close to pulling the trigger on this. I had the privilege of seeing this yesterday in the metal and it changed my perception of the brand. The price hikes are, dare I say it, warranted. Jaeger didn’t just raise prices and stick to the old playbook. They raised prices and upped their game . The chronograph looks bigger in gold than steel. Maybe it’s the polishing. Also the shade of blue dial is not a regular blue. It’s almost like an ocean blue. It’s a shade of blue I haven’t seen on a watch. The skeletonization is superb. And the feel of the pushers… words can’t describe how smooth they are. Everything Jaeger is known for shines through in this watch. Size is a bit of an issue, but from a sports watch perspective it fits smaller than a submariner . I don’t say this lightly when I say this is one of the best watches I have ever handled. This is the watch that changed my perception of Jaeger. (Btw the new tourbillon also happened to be in the shop and is otherworldly)

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

For the Reverso Chrono - I'd pay list price. That's all I can say, it's that good .😀😀😀

[@anthonyhopkin]

Very happy to have found your channel. This was IMHO the very best commentary on this piece that I have seen - and I have been looking for and viewing reviews since it was released. Thanks - subscribed.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Welcome aboard 😃😃

[@brienchia]

Proud to own the rose gold one. Really exquisite!

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Lucky you 😊😊😊

[@ChetanAcharya]

Hi @brienchia! Congratulations on your JCL! May I ask what your wrist size is and does the reverso chronograph fit you well? Thanks very much.

[@brienchia]

@@ChetanAcharya yeah it fits me well, I think my wrist size is 17cm

[@ChetanAcharya]

@@brienchia thank you!

[@brienchia]

Had to send it back to service, minute hands not aligned. Missing it lot.

[@giorgiodelpalatinato6718]

Your explanations, the way you describe watches is outstanding. And that split screen presentation with a lot of watch pictures is perfect!

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Glad you enjoy 😀

[@jazy8863]

This is absolutely brilliant. The content and the pace of your videos is incredible. On a binge watching session already. How have i not come across this channel before!! Subscribed. Thank you. Amazing watch as well

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Wow! Thanks for the praise!!! 😀 I will do my best to keep it up and have you coming back for more 👍😀😀😀

[@ericz.3442]

Definitely the best review of this watch ever seen. Well done. BTW, I can tell, because I just got it and fully concur with everything Mike says. This watch is simply adorable and also, in my opinion, one of the best Reversos ever made.

[@Ten.to.one.handmade]

Another great breakdown of this amazing release. Love my medium small seconds duo face and I’m so glad I got it before all the recent JLC price increases. Looking forward to more videos! 🍻

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Doing my best and glad you enjoy them 😀😀👍

[@vivekjuneja4033]

Bro you have nearly got me to the door of the JLC Boutique 😅… 👌👍

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Lol. My sincerest apoligies. Stay home. Keep the credit card in the wallet 😂😂😂

[@edwinteo2066]

Great video. Totally love this watch.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Glad you enjoy it! 😀

[@Frankpuk]

I'm very happy to have discovered your channel!! Excellent content explained with great fluency and a little wit too.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Happy to hear that! 😃

[@aDocandhisWatch]

My favorite watch released this year by far!! Can’t wait to see one in the metal. I have a Sun Moon Reverso (neo-vintage) with a display backside.. would love to add this one to the collection though (if possible). It’s stunning!! 🙌🏻

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Spoke to the JLC guy and his answer was. There'll be a wait, but anybody that wants one will be able to get one... 😀👍

[@shimayume4375]

hello. I'm watching your channel from Japan. I've seen the real thing. It's so beautiful, it's more than just a chronograph, it's art. Japanese manufacturers are unlikely to be able to make it. Jaguar is the only manufacturer that does not compete with other watchmakers.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

It's a stunning watch in the metal. Have had the priviledge of having the gold version on the wrist. It's an eyecatcher 😃😃

[@VikrantLudhra]

Just found this channel, absolutely love the commentary, great job with the breakdown here

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!! and also thanks for taking the time to write some feedback 👍😀

[@chrisgrieves1468]

Easily the best release at W & W. Perhaps best-ever Reverso. And a well-considered conversation about it. Bravo. But I have 2 problems with it. On a 16cm wrist it's just too big (long, mostly) although there's as much going on inside the watch and that's why. I might sigh but frankly JLC's over the top recent price increases have made me look away. Those of us who are more enthusiasts than wealthy with piles of disposable money have been given 'the finger'.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Yeah. At 16cm this is a watch that's going to hand over the edge for sure. as to prices - everybody and their sister is going upmarket pricewise these days. Unfortunately. JLC included.🤦‍♂️

[@chrisgrieves1468]

@@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch With pricing that's true but here in Australia we have seen say Tudor +12%, Cartier + 15% for example, and JLC on some models closer to 40%....a bad taste in the mouth.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

40%!!! Damn that's steep. Living in the nordics, JLC has always been pricey so the jump here hasn't been that bad. 40%. That's ridiculous (and arrogant towards customers).... 😒

[@eahmhelmoa]

Best watch of 2023....full stop

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

So far. Absolutely! 😀

[@jemand-anders]

Maybe the JLC Reverso is a present I give to myself after finishing my dissertation next year.

[@roryjames6349]

Paid my deposit for this yesterday. Less than 6 mths to go!!!

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Lucky you 😊

[@robertp5123]

That’s great. Do you have an update? Has the the timepiece arrived?

[@roryjames6349]

@@robertp5123 have asked for the deposit to be returned. Dealing with JLC has been nothing but painful, which has degraded to the point of souring the whole experience.

[@orehman8696]

I agree with everything. However, I do feel like the hands should have been blue. Seems challenging to tell the time on the skeleton dial

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

It's not the easiest - never is on a skeleton dial 😃

[@don_kandon6006]

I want reverso duoface calendar as my 1st real watch, but my wrist is 6.75in, and that 49.4mm is probably too big. Plus... pricey.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Go secondary - Lot's to save 😀

[@heathwasson7811]

$21k is actually a very good price on this model. On first seeing it, I would have guessed at least twice that price. 21k is expensive, but still within reach for us mere mortals.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

It's 27k now 😀

[@JimWestrich]

Thanks for this vid! Very well presented .. although you ruined the Reverso Tribute Monoface to me, which costs me another two years of waiting time 🤣

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Thanks 😀😀

[@richardweir3342]

I tried this on today, and I’m selling my two Rolex now. This JLC is miles more interesting.

[@patsmith3894]

Cool watch. I love it. But it is not a combination dress\sports watch. It is a great dress watch with a cool party trick. Lawyers use watches like this to impress clients and the rest of us can use it to pick up quality strippers. But can you really use the thing to time a walk un session, or for swimming? Nobody would. It is too fine, beautiful and delicate. Get the Reverso AND the Polaris. Simple.

[@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch]

Never knew a stripper that knew what a JLC reverso was.... Patek for sure. But a reverso. Nah... 😂😂😂