Jaeger-LeCoultre

Then-CEO Henry-John Belmont, French designer Janek Deleskiewicz, and newly appointed executive Günter Blümlein set out to elevate the Reverso to new heights. Using the model’s 60th anniversary as their impetus, the team launched what became a decade-long celebration of the Reverso, spanning from 1991 to 2000.

Over this period, six limited editions were created, each crafted in pink gold, each powered by an entirely new movement designed specifically for the Reverso case, and each produced in only 500 examples. Every complication was conceived, developed, and tested by a dedicated watchmaker. The series began in 1991 with the Reverso 60ème featuring power reserve and date by Daniel Wild, followed by the Tourbillon in 1993 by Sylvain Golay, the Minute Repeater in 1994 by Eric Coudray, the Retrograde Chronograph in 1996 by Manuel Guerin, the Géographique “World Time” Duoface in 1998 by Philippe Vandel, and finally, the Perpetual Calendar in 2000 by Rachel Torresani.

Each of the six designs stands as a distinctive expression of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s technical mastery and aesthetic refinement. The Retrograde Chronograph, in particular, introduced a striking design detail, a small indicator at the lower left corner of the dial to show whether the chronograph is engaged or not. These creative and mechanical milestones marked the beginning of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s modern era of serially produced high complications, with each model featuring a unique, purpose-built movement limited to just 500 pieces.

The present example is offered in excellent condition and accompanied by its complete original box and papers. It represents a rare opportunity to acquire a significant and conversation-worthy timepiece in which timeless design and mechanical ingenuity are perfectly united.