Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Duoface GMT 240.8.18 / Q3028420

Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso Duo GMT Q3028420

Designed by René-Alfred Chauvot, the Reverso was conceived with the express purpose of being able to withstand the harsh beating a watch would endure during a game of polo by virtue of its eponymous reversible function. This was put to JLC by entrepreneur César de Trey as a challenge for the brand in 1930. Born the year following in 1931, the Reverso was a sports watch, due to its particular use case. Thanks to its now-classical aesthetic and graceful design, the Reverso has evolved into a modern dress watch. However, in the 1930s, the Reverso needed to be more durable than other available watches; hence its ingenious reversible case was born. This protected the dial from a direct hit and gave the Reverso its name. Over 90 years later and the Reverso’s design lives on as one of the most recognizable in watchmaking. Offered here we have the Reverso Grande GMT ref. Q3028420. Made of stainless steel, it features a 29mm wide and 40mm case which gives meaning to its “Grande” designation. In keeping with the Reverso’s original versions, the ref. Q3028420 is powered by a manual-wind movement, the cal. 878, and features a monochromatic silver dial with intricate guilloche throughout and a date function at 7 o’clock that is joined by a small seconds subdial at 5 o’clock and an AM/PM indicator at 2 o’clock. Additionally, it also features a black dial on the reverse side of its case that houses an 8-day power reserve, a 24-hour sub-dial, and its own day and night indicator. Offering fantastic wearability on account of its twin-dial design, this Reverso will certainly be an easily fit for any collection. Brand : Jaeger LeCoultre Dimensions : 29mm x 40mm Model : Reverso Grande Duoface GMT Movement : Manual-wind cal. 878 Reference : 240.8.18 / Q3028420 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 2010 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch and JLC travel pouch Dial Color : Silver and black THE DIAL Boasting a double date aperture at 7 o'clock and intricate guilloche engravings across its silver surface, this dial is the Q3028420's main dial. THE CONSTRUCTION An enlarged case for the Reverso, this example boasts a 29mm x 40mm stainless steel construction that is just fabulously wearable and wonderfully stylish. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.