Founded in 1833 in the Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the most respected Swiss watchmaking manufacturers, known for its extraordinary technical expertise and for having developed hundreds of calibers throughout its history. This deep engineering tradition has helped define some of watchmaking's most iconic models.
Among these, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso stands out, introduced in 1931 and renowned for its distinctive reversible case and timeless Art Deco design. The Reverso 252.1.86 perfectly embodies this heritage, combining classic elegance, refined proportions, and the manufacture's mechanical heritage.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso reference 252.1.86 perfectly expresses the timeless elegance that has characterized this collection since its inception in 1931. Originally created to protect the dial during polo matches in British India, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso has become one of the most recognizable designs in watchmaking over the decades, appreciated for its Art Deco lines and ingenious reversible case.
This reference is crafted in a classic rectangular 18K yellow gold case, featuring elegant proportions and the signature fluting that defines the Reverso aesthetic. The silvered dial features crisp Arabic numerals and the traditional railway minute track, offering clear readability and an aesthetic balance perfectly in keeping with the model's original spirit.
Inside is the Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 846, a slim and reliable hand-wound mechanical movement, designed to maintain the elegant and refined silhouette of the case while offering the pleasure of daily hand-winding.
The distinctive reversible case remains the watch's defining feature: the central body slides along its guide and can be rotated to protect the dial. The solid caseback also provides an ideal surface for personal engraving.
The watch is completed by a leather strap with an 18-karat yellow gold folding clasp, a detail that adds comfort and refinement while maintaining aesthetic consistency with the case.
Elegant, historic and instantly recognisable, the Reverso 252.1.86 perfectly represents the tradition, discretion and mechanical quality for which Jaeger-LeCoultre is renowned.
