Jaeger-Lecoultre Presents a Reverso-Led Lineup at Watches & Wonders 2025

At Watches & Wonders 2025 in Geneva, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents an exceptional lineup of Reverso timepieces, showcasing the Maison's continued dedication to craftsmanship, innovation and design. Highlights include the Reverso Tribute Geographic, featuring the in-house Calibre 834 movement and a sophisticated world time display; the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater, reinterpreting a classic complication with striking dual-dial artistry and the Reverso Tribute Nonantieme Enamel, which blends celestial-inspired aesthetics with refined functionality.

Also on display is a quartet of Reverso Tribute Enamel Shahnameh models, which celebrate Persian culture through miniature enamel paintings. Another noteworthy release from the Maison is the pink gold Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds with a Milanese bracelet, an offering that fuses vintage elegance with modern sophistication. Completing the collection are the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 and new iterations of the Reverso Tribute Duoface, both emphasizing JLC's mastery in merging aesthetic and technical excellence. Read on for some of the Maison's highlights from the event.

Reverso Tribute Geographic

The Reverso Tribute Geographic, now powered by the in-house Calibre 834 movement, offers a sophisticated reinterpretation of world time complications showcased on its reverse dial. Available in a steel case or a limited-edition 18k pink gold case (150 pieces), this latest model celebrates nine decades of Reverso's trailblazing design while debuting Jaeger-LeCoultre’s innovative grand date. The new movement has been skillfully reworked to maintain the Reverso’s signature slim profile and technical specifications, embodying the Maison’s commitment to excellence in watchmaking.

This exceptional timepiece delivers both practicality and elegance, with effortless adjustment of the world time indicator enabled by a discreet hidden pusher. The meticulously crafted dials enhance its visual appeal, with a sunray finish in blue or chocolate on the front, framed by polished metal to emphasize the iconic rectangular form of the Reverso. The reverse dial highlights the world time display, integrating engraved city names, a rotating 24-hour ring and a hand-lacquered world map, achieving a harmonious blend of artistry and functionality.

Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater

The Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater redefines the classic complication with a striking new visual interpretation — the in-house Calibre 953 movement. Limited to 30 pieces, this timepiece upholds the Reverso’s legacy as both an Art Deco icon and a symbol of mechanical and aesthetic innovation. Meticulously crafted by the Métiers Rares™ atelier, the watch features a dual-dial design: the front dial showcases a radiant hand-guilloché barley-seed pattern, enhanced by layers of grand feu enamel in an elegant teal blue, while the reverse dial highlights the intricacy of the repeater mechanism in an openworked display.

The reverse dial emphasizes transparency and complexity, with cantilevered faceted indexes creating a floating effect above the mechanism, complemented by hand-bevelled bridges and decorative finishes in brushed and grained textures. The pink gold case beautifully contrasts with the cool silvery tones of the mechanism, while a blue lacquered bridge harmonizes with the front dial’s design.

Reverso Tribute Nonantieme Enamel

The latest Reverso Tribute Nonantieme Enamel, introduced as a continuation of the 2021 release marking the Reverso's 90th anniversary, combines elegant craftsmanship with celestial-themed artistry. Limited to 90 pieces and crafted in 18k pink gold, its front dial showcases a refined design fitted with elongated applied indices, Dauphine hands and a chemin de fer minutes track. A Grande Date display at 12 o’clock, framed in pink gold, accentuates the rectangular aesthetic of the case and dial, while the lower section reveals a moonphase display set against a deep blue, star-filled sky — a preview of the intricate design found on the reverse side.

The reverse dial captivates with its starry night-inspired motifs and unique functionality. Two overlapping apertures, arranged in a figure-eight formation, are encircled by gadroons that echo the case's architectural features. The upper aperture displays a semi-jumping digital hour, while the lower aperture features a rotating minutes disc partially obscured by a blue lacquered plate adorned with pink gold stars. At the center, a polished sun and moon traverse a guilloché-patterned horizon, indicating day and night transitions.

Reverso Tribute Enamel Shahnameh

Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso Tribute Enamel Shahnameh series celebrates Persian culture and the Reverso's polo-inspired origins through exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling. The Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, is a seminal work of Persian literature written by Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010, chronicling Persia’s history across mythological, legendary and historical cycles. The Shah Tahmasp edition of the Shahnameh, created in the 16th century with 258 miniature illustrations by generations of Persia’s finest artists, is recognized as a masterpiece of Persian art. This edition was originally presented to Ottoman Sultan Selim II in 1568 and its folios are now scattered across global collections, providing the inspiration for these meticulously crafted timepieces.

The series comprises four variations, each depicting different tales of bravery, loyalty, and forgiveness from the Shahnameh’s legendary cycle. Casebacks feature miniature enamel paintings derived from illustrations in the Shah Tahmasp edition, while the front dials display vibrant grand feu enamel applied over intricate hand-guilloché patterns, mirroring the colors and themes of the artwork. Limited to 10 pieces per design, the collection exemplifies JLC’s expertise in merging fine watchmaking with traditional decorative crafts, including miniature enamel painting, paillonnage, guillochage and grand feu enamelling

Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in Pink Gold With Milanese Bracelet

Crafted in 18k pink gold and paired with a Milanese link bracelet, the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds embodies a harmonious blend of vintage glamor and modern sophistication. The golden-hued grained dial complements the polished finish of the case and bracelet, featuring elongated applied indices and a circular small seconds display that echoes the classic purity of the original 1931 Reverso. Its slim profile, combined with a thoughtfully integrated lug attachment, further refines the aesthetic of this 7.56 mm-thick swivelling case, offering a balanced and elegant presence on the wrist.

The Milanese link bracelet, crafted with 16 meters of interwoven pink gold threads, adds both durability and a timeless touch to the watch’s design. Originating in 13th-century Milan and refined for modern watchmaking, this intricate metal weave enhances flexibility and comfort, creating a fabric-like structure known as pezza. The bracelet's polished surface and adjustable sliding clasp provide a seamless fit, while the integrated buckle adds a cohesive finish to the ensemble. Powered by the hand-wound Calibre 822 movement, which boasts a 42-hour power reserve, the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds redefines elegance with its fusion of technical precision and enduring artistry.

Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179

The Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 showcases Jaeger-LeCoultre's artistry through its bold color palette, highlighted by a deep blue lacquer that contrasts elegantly with the solid white gold case, bridges and decorative plates. This double-sided Duoface movement offers two distinct aesthetics: the front dial, inspired by Art Deco geometry, features a lattice of fine lines that mirrors the precious metal case, while the deep blue gradient lacquer enhances the silvery tones of the white gold, creating a visually captivating design.

On the reverse dial, the intricate skeletonized hours-minutes ring and bridges are enriched with blue lacquer, providing a striking contrast to the warm tones of the movement components and micro-blasted textures. This extraordinary level of detail is achieved through a combination of advanced techniques like laser skeletonization and traditional handcrafts such as chamfering and lacquer application. Reinterpreted in 18k white gold, the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 is a testament to Jaeger-LeCoultre's commitment to merging technical innovation with unparalleled craftsmanship, presented in a highly exclusive edition of just 10 pieces.

Reverso Tribute Duoface

Two new iterations of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds are also introduced, emphasizing the timeless appeal of its swivelling case and Art Deco design. Available in steel with dials in either pure black or vivid blue, these models pay homage to the original colored dials of the 1931 Reverso, adding depth to the collection’s legacy. The dials feature a sunray-brushed finish, with the vivid blue version crafted using 24 layers of meticulously hand-applied colored and transparent lacquer. Elongated applied hour markers, faceted Dauphine hands and a circular small seconds display at six o'clock complete the refined front dial, offering a striking balance to the linear geometry of the case.

Meanwhile, the reverse dial reveals a sleek and contemporary redesign, unifying circles and straight lines against a shimmering sunray-brushed silver background. Double elongated indices echo the three signature gadroons of the case, providing visual harmony for the 24-hour subdial at six o'clock. Presented with interchangeable straps designed by Casa Fagliano, one crafted from canvas and leather and the other in calf leather, these new additions underline the versatility of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds.

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