Today, I gonna show you guys a little something I messed around with – a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch. I found this watch in a box full of old watches that my old man has been collecting for years.
First off, I spent some time cleaning this watch up. It was pretty dusty and had some scratches, but nothing too serious. I used a soft cloth and some watch cleaning solution to wipe it down. I did it carefully not to damage anything. Once it was clean, I started inspecting it more closely.
The watch has this cool feature where you can flip the face over. It’s called a Reverso, I learned. Apparently, it was made for polo players back in the day so they wouldn’t smash their watch faces during games. I tried flipping it a few times, and it worked like a charm. It felt pretty solid and well-made.
I also looked up the watch online to learn more about it. Found out that Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pretty fancy brand. They started making watches way back in 1833, in Switzerland. This particular model is called the Tribute Monoface. I read that it’s got an original order, which I guess is a good thing. It means it is not some cheap knockoff.
Here’s what I did step-by-step:
- Found the watch: Rummaged through my dad’s old watch box.
- Cleaned it up: Used a soft cloth and cleaning solution.
- Figured out the flipping thing: Played around with the Reverso feature.
- Looked it up online: Googled Jaeger-LeCoultre and Reverso Tribute Monoface.
- Impressed myself: Realized I had a pretty cool, potentially valuable watch on my hands.
My thoughts
Honestly, I was pretty stoked about this find. I’m not a watch expert or anything, but this Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso seems like a quality piece. I mean, it’s Swiss-made, has this unique flipping face, and it is an original order. From what I read, people who wear these watches value quality and precision. It seems like the kind of watch you could wear to a business meeting or on a family trip. This watch definitely made me appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these things. I think I’ll be holding onto this one for a while.
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