What is a reversible watch? The historical story of reversible watches

　　Many people may be unfamiliar with reversible watches, but true watch enthusiasts certainly know what a reversible watch is. Reversible watches can be said to possess significant collectible value; let Xiao Ya introduce the charm of reversible watches to you.

　　What is a reversible watch?

　　In 1931, Thomas Edison passed away, and the forty-million-dollar Empire State Building in New York was finally completed. Meanwhile, in Bombay, India, British officers stationed there were marveling at a new watch model: the reversible watch.

　　As the name suggests, the dial of a reversible watch can be flipped to protect the watch face from damage during intense sports and impacts. The back of a reversible watch is not just a simple " caseback "; it has been treated by highly imaginative watchmakers as another stage for creation, inscribed with everything they love.

　　The historical story behind reversible watches

　　Going back in time to India in 1931, when it was still a territory of the British Empire, British officers wanted an elegant watch that could withstand the rigours of polo matches. The Jaeger-LeCoultre workshop helped them realise this dream. Born for polo, the Reverso watch immediately became an epitome of elegance upon its creation as a new concept timepiece.

　　The creator of the reversible watch was César de Trey, a wealthy Swiss businessman who was just starting to market high-end watches at the time. When de Trey was travelling in India a year earlier, a British officer gave him his watch, which had been severely damaged in a polo match, hoping he could find a watch that could resist the shocks and impacts of the game.

　　Upon returning to Switzerland, de Trey contacted a watchmaker he knew well, Jacques-David LeCoultre. LeCoultre led one of the most complete and modern manufactures of the era. In addition to being responsible for many technical innovations in mechanical watches and production, he also designed and manufactured nearly 200 different chronograph movements. Jacques-David LeCoultre often collaborated with a Parisian brand called Jaeger.

　　LeCoultre and Jaeger worked side-by-side to meet de Trey's requirements with a case that could rotate on itself, so that only solid metal would receive any potential shocks. On 1931 3 4, Alfred Chauvot, the engineer commissioned to complete the task, submitted a patent for a watch with a "sliding, reversible base".

　　Thus, the reversible watch was miraculously born. Its ingenuity, its exquisite beauty, and the way it could be personalised... meant that the reversible watch was not only loved by British officers, but also gained a vast following of fans.

　　How good are Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watches?

　　The Reverso is an eternal classic. Its reversible case is highly recognisable and offers a diverse choice of functions. Among them, the dual time zone comes in various designs for both men and women, and is deeply loved by watch enthusiasts. JAEGER-LECOULTRE enjoys high brand recognition and boasts extremely exquisite watchmaking craftsmanship. Its unique product design has created a perfect paradigm, making it a classic among classics and a must-have model for watch collectors.

　　Now there are more and more styles of reversible watches. If you also like reversible watches, you might as well learn about the history behind their birth.

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