Reverso Duoface - 3 years later - long term review! Was it a mistake??

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Time to revisit my grail, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface, reference 270.8.54.
I bought it used almost 3 years ago and it is still one of my favorites.
The honeymoon phase with this one has grown into true love, as I still adore everything about the watch.
The looks, the quality, wearability, just everything!
The accuracy has dropped a bit, but given the age of the watch, it just needs a service.
The case does show hairline scratches quite easily because it is so highly polished, so it is definitely not good as an everyday watch, which in my case it isn't. I use it as a weekend and special occasions watch, and for that, it is PERFECT!
Rarely does a watch combine so many things in one, beauty, quality, iconic status and brand pedigree the way Reverso does.
I am truly happy I got mine when I got it and it is definitely staying in my collection!!
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[@ragnapraxis4657]

I wear a Reverso as a beater. All day. Everyday. The original leather strap didnt survive the first year. Put it on a rubberized leather. Ive done sports activities, went to swimming pools and the ocean (with care). Its been 5 years. Got some light hairline scratches no big deal. Still keeping perfect time. And looking stunning! My faithful companion.

[@samiransar387]

Which Reverso has a WR greater than 30M?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

@@samiransar387 Didn’t say went swimming 🏊🏻‍♀️ Just wore it at the pool and at the seaside

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

@@samiransar387 he said with care. I'm assuming just light use in water

[@samiransar387]

@@youraveragepasser-by7367 I was hoping there was a more resistant Reverso that I hadn't heard about lol no biggie

[@RobinsWatchJourney]

It’s nice to have a watch you still love after several years.

[@Peter-2704]

Thank you. An owners long term view is very helpful for someone thinking of a purchase.

[@Fischi4711]

I made similar experience with my Duoface. I wear it very seldom, only on the silver side, went through several straps, but I would never sell it. It is just gorgeous.

[@international_dave]

You've just helped me make up my mind, I'm going to make a purchase, thanks.

[@seanang7845]

Likewise 2 years in on mine , I picked up at preowned reverso 986 duodate 2 years back and have worn it almost I’d say everyday since , and still loving it every bit as much 👍👍👍

[@craig2100]

A grail of mine. A stunning watch to say the very least. Great history and continued classic great looks. Thanks for sharing.

[@GinkgoJoe]

Beautiful. I love the dark face side!! Thanks for sharing this. 👍

[@grammarboy1318]

Two comments, as an owner of a similar watch: 1. I doubt that these are still 35% up with the recent fluctuations in the market. 2. As you have discovered, it can be difficult to get a good fit with rectangular watches. I bought mine during the height of covid as part of a bigger purchase, and did not try it on. The fit was terrible, similar to your experience by the sounds of it. I was saved by Casa Fagliano in Argentina, who make Reverso straps with “curved ends”. It’s pretty expensive, but it saved this watch for me. Agreed, I love mine too!

[@hanumarn7882]

Beautiful watch! Thank you for the review. ❤️

[@Xoan-Diaz]

Congratulations on a great watch! 🙂

[@Zeeraha]

JLC has 8 years of warranty. Perhaps it is worth checking if it still has a valid warranty and get that watch serviced free of charge. In any case, I would rather give 800€ to JLC for service and get that case polished as part of the service, get the 2 years JLC warranty, than give it to the local watchmaker. On the other hand, of you see your reverso being always running too fast, maybe it only got magnetized?

[@WatchGeek]

Sadly I bought this one used, it is actually from around the year 2000, so it's closer to 20 years than 8 😂

[@Zeeraha]

@@WatchGeek Then I would guess it was never serviced until today, thus no need to worry :)

[@WatchGeek]

As per JLC records, it has never been serviced by their official network, whether it was serviced by an independent watchmaker I do not know, but I doubt it has

[@dstevens1527]

Beautiful Reverso !! Do not / never polish your Reverso. I bought a polished Reverso "8-days-reserve" where also the back was so much polished that the engravings were almost faded away. This annoyed me so much that I sold that watch.. now looking to buy a new Reverso

[@flyboy747uk]

This is a much nicer version than the current one. I like that the company name is on a blank plate on the dial and is clear and readable. At the moment it’s written on the uneven part of the dial and looks like a black smudge.

[@WatchGeek]

Yup, one od the reasons I like this over the current one as well 😄

[@kevinhan721]

Honest review. 👍

[@scottt.4596]

Great video! Thanks!

[@markymark3572]

Lovely JLC, a timeless design

[@brianmsahin]

It's very nice. A good purchase.

[@Wild_Danimal]

Personal grail hopefully getting mine on my 30th soon

[@kyli1921]

Hey those are the same reasons why I like this reference the most!

[@williamhill7312]

Great video, my favorite watch

[@petar6950]

Beautiful watch.

[@chrisdestro1450]

Great video about the reverso. Where did you get the custom straps from?

[@Omoplataism]

Best reverso for me too

[@betulaobscura]

Cool watch!

[@John-P]

A beautiful watch that's for sure, you say if you're thinking of getting one go for it, easier said than done...lol...I'll carry on dreaming, and who knows what may happen.

[@surfside75]

Amazing watch..

[@cedricspies6293]

Hello very impressive vidéo. Your'e lucky to own this history watch. I love the concept. The Reverso are the most magical timepiece on the World congratulations

[@simmysharma6845]

This is one beautiful watch, iconic. There should be a Reverso in everyone's collection, in my humble opinion 😊

[@WatchGeek]

I agree completely 😁👍

[@johnjudd2183]

My collection so far is an IWC mark XVIII pilot watch and a Rolex date just, but I have to say I could not want a watch any more than I want a JLC reverso duoface with an Ostrich strap

[@8zzzzzd79]

It feels like yesterday I watched your newly posted unboxing video of this watch, tempus fugit

[@WatchGeek]

Yup, time really flies 😁

[@8zzzzzd79]

@@WatchGeek wish i can "turn it around" like your Reverso

[@sleeplessengineer1450]

$200 to service a Reverso is a steal

[@stavros_katsopr]

Two weeks ago i got a cheap Cartier Tank homage (quartz), love it, plus it'll make me hunt a real one for sure (Solarbeat is the goal). Incredibly legible, amazingly elegant, so diverse you could wear it in any outfit in fact. Enjoy Marin, we buy watches we like to have, not to flip... Cheers mate.

[@charlesc.7049]

Do you remember the place that sold watches in Japan you used buy from many years ago? Mainly citizen eco-drive watches. I can't remember.

[@zhan9207]

The black side of your watch is certainly better looking than the current model in production.

[@DennisC_X]

How much of the wear and tear is from you, versus the prior owner? That Reverso looks great!

[@WatchGeek]

Scratches are all mine, it was like new when I bought it

[@s1u8n]

I've been eyeballing this watch for a year now, would you wear this traveling abroad than a traditional GMT? Also the white/black dial reverso is available at every boutique I went to, I don't think it appreciated that much.

[@WatchGeek]

I'm talking used, my reference is selling at roughly 38% more than when I bought it used. And yes, you can take this one traveling, only watch nerds will know it is valuable, unlike a Rolex 😂

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

the duoface actually is thicker because of the 2nd face, if you look at their website almost every model of reverso has different specs in terms of dimensions. I do find it interesting how they basically designed each model meticulously rather than just using the same case dimensions so they could shove the same movement in a bunch of different models... if they're not selling you a gmt / duoface they're making a different movement so the watch is thinner...

[@Joliaux76]

I agree with you except on the value unfortunately and it's a shame regarding as the watch is a masterpiece. Anyway it would have changed nothing to my purchase. I have the new generation of your model, duoface GMT and I prefer your silver side with the JLC written on a plain space rather than in the guilloché like on mine. I wear mine quite often (at least 2 days a week with my OP the other days) except on summer because the sweat is bound to damage the strap.

[@WatchGeek]

I've bought mine used, thus it was great value, especially since the price and hype around Reverso has grown since I bought it. Buying new, it will depreciate, but like you said, even if I bought new and "lost" some money, I would be ok as it is a masterpiece 😁

[@john-carlosynostroza]

$800 versus $200 for a watchmaker that you trust and loves the watch? Why would you even think about that?! Especially if he's willing to give you some kind of basic warranty on the service but he may automatically give you already or could be worked in... real nice watch! Enjoy!

[@m.stewart8094]

Love it but in practice the GMT function makes no sense. The button should make the light face jump instead of the dark side as the dark face is the “home” with the day/night indicator. Not sure what JLC was thinking.

[@artvandelay7236]

Sharp observation. I realized that same fact the first time I brought the watch overseas. My solution is to set the local time on the white faced side when I land overseas, and then jump the black side to the time back home.

[@piotrek3580]

For me, this is the most classy and beautifull watch ever. Perfection. Dont need to prove anything with size, classy square shape. If I have to choose just 1 watch for the rest of my life it would be Reverso for sure

[@themrgumbatron]

nice review and an outstanding piece!

[@navboi12]

What is the reference number of your piece? Definitely the right complication/aesthetic combination to go with 👌

[@WatchGeek]

270.8.54

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I've never bought a watch & thought of resale . I bought a Rolex Datejust with a silver linen dial Two Tone paid $350 1974 it's worth around $6000 now , their have been times when I've thought about selling I remember when they were selling for $2500 and thought how crazy is this , like you it's nice to know prices have gone up but doubt I'll ever sell

[@Mega-zi7ys]

True, Because otherwise you'll never be truly loving the watch you bought.

[@DecemberNames]

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[@WatchGeek]

😄😄👍

[@mrmo4059]

that blue croc strap is awesome where did you get that?

[@WatchGeek]

A guy from Thailand custom made it, as well as the brown one in the video.

[@WatchGeek]

@Harry Balls i only have his email: [e-mail]

[@CYAMC33]

Where did you get the straps for your reverso from?

[@WatchGeek]

Ebay seller from Veitnam, contacted him and he made custom ones for me

[@ashneel]

My personal grail watch..

[@johanm4836]

Hi, may i know how many seconds it gained/lost per day after 3 years? Thanks

[@manuel_winde]

His is an older one but if it helps- I got a new one in May 2021 and tested it last week and it’s pretty much spot on. Scarily showing 0.0-0.3spd in all but one position.

[@johanm4836]

@@manuel_winde Thanks! good to know... cheers. :)

[@the_9ent]

Considering you only wear it on weekends, it’s a little odd after just 3 years it needs servicing, no?

[@WatchGeek]

It was bought used, it is from late 2000's

[@zulu6ix290]

I like both faces

[@GabeFelix-uy2dt]

What you only switch it to the other side that little? Come on dude. It such an amazing watch im trying to get one now at a good deal. What is a good price for a duo face ? In good condition

[@Zeeraha]

This is one of the JLCs models which I appreciate the most, and it would be my purchase choise, but it is a pitty that it does not fit into my wearing style. Thus, I would not buy it because it would not get much of the wearing time.

[@hedgefundguy]

May I please ask what size your wrist is?

[@WatchGeek]

6,7"

[@yashara1e]

Is this the medium or large size

[@WatchGeek]

It's Grand Taile, which is very close to today's Medium

[@yashara1e]

@@WatchGeek I think medium is the one to get

[@FKonas]

Service? So soon?!

[@WatchGeek]

It is a used 20 years old watch, I bought it pre-owned 😂

[@MrZcotty]

i dont know what all this increase in value talk is, ive got a near new large with small seconds, and couldn't get anywhere near what i paid for it. 6k outright sell or 3.8k trade.. is the best one could hope for.

[@WatchGeek]

I got my used for about 38% less than what they sell for today. I got it 3 years ago. Maybe it's down to my reference number

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

Its beutiful i wont too buy one , only i like also Stainley back and now its 14.500 . But i though that it cant take little beating. Best regards

[@benohanlon]

A service after three years?!

[@WatchGeek]

No, 20 years, it is from the 2000's. I bought it used 😁

[@kbkim6497]

Beautiful watch. But not so wearable.

[@rhodes1591]

ye, $ JLC is for very rich folks ... and better get it checked in Geneva ... you know; the next time you pick up a few million franks from your numbered account ... 😏

[@WatchGeek]

Nah, I'm more old fashioned, I keep my millions in gold bars in vaults in Switzerland 😂😂

[@fpostolache]

I care more for my watches than for myself: so how to schatch them ?! Reverso is trmendous.