Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon

Caliber 179 is a member of JLC's famous family of 'Gyrotourbillon' movements. It is made up out of 385 pieces including 52 jewels. Besides the spherical tourbillon, it also features a second timezone with day/night indicator. The movement is completely skeletonised and the bridges are decorated by hand.

The Reverso was created in 1931 by René-Alfred Chauvot for polo players who needed a watch that could survive the impact of mallets and balls. The solution was elegant: a case that swivels within its cradle to present either the dial or a solid metal back. What began as a practical sports watch became one of the most distinctive case designs in watchmaking and Jaeger-LeCoultre's most recognised model. The reversible case has since been used as a canvas for enamel art, dual time zones, and even triple-calendar complications on the hidden face. No other watch case design has proven so versatile over so long a period — ninety years and the Reverso remains as relevant as the day it was drawn.

The Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon was introduced at SIHH 2016. It features the vintage-inspired 'Tribute' look with stick markers & dauphine hands, and JLC's signature Gyrotourbillon in the form of the double-timezone caliber 179. The platinum case measures 51.1x31mm across, making it significantly smaller than previous iterations of the Reverso Gyrotourbillon. A veritable masterpiece showcasing the watchmaking skills and rare crafts (Métiers Rares®) cultivated by Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is a stellar creation within the new 2016 collection. Its elegant and sophisticated case houses a movement equipped with an unusual Gyrotourbillon®. Vividly embodying the signature horological sophistication of Jaeger-LeCoultre on both faces, it springs a number of surprises including an entirely openworked back dial. This platinum model is issued in a 75-piece limited series.