Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/jaeger-lecoultre/ The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille may be the perfect watch. The size is idea; the proportions are classic; the shape is iconic. At 42mm lug-to-lug, this stainless steel Reverso Grande Taille is a no-excuses immortal that stands alongside Helvetic heavyweights like the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196 and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202ST "Jumbo." Add a rare stainless steel "beaded rice" bracelet to the Grande Taille Reverso, and the combination will impress even the most jaded denizens of collector circles. Since 1931, the Reverso has captivated watch enthusiasts of all stripes. Designed as a reversible sports watch that could shield its glass crystal from polo mallets, the Reverso caught the eyes of soldiers, gentlemen, ladies, and VIPS of all stripes. The Reverso's potent combination of "golden ratio" case aspect ratio and striking Art Deco details ensured enduring appeal long after more specialized sports watches and acrylic crystals emerged. Even in the earliest days of production, the Reverso's potential for case back personalization made it a favorite among clients who desired bespoke details. Enameled, lacquered, and - most frequently - engraved personalized inscriptions adorn countless Reversos, but this example available from thewatchbox.com remains tabula rasa for the imagination of its next owner. The Reverso story is central to the formation of Jaeger-LeCoultre itself. Conceived in 1931 when its pa