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+ | ====== Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Géographique ====== | ||
+ | The **Reverso Géographique** was a limited-edition luxury [[dual timezone]] watch by [[Jaeger-LeCoultre]] introduced in [[1998]]. It was part of the [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso|Reverso]] family' | ||
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+ | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
+ | In [[1991]], Jaeger-LeCoultre re-established itself as a high-end watchmaker, adding a [[complication]] to the iconic [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso|Reverso]] range as a signature piece. The resulting [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 60eme|Reverso 60eme]] showed what could be done in the tiny reversible Reverso case, adding a [[power reserve indicator]] and [[date by pointer]] to a larger " | ||
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+ | The [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface|Reverso Duoface]] model, introduced in [[1994]], presented a natural use for the reverse face of the Reverso model The back could display the time in a [[second timezone]] that could easily be flipped with "home time" on the front. The Reverso Géographique, | ||
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+ | The front or " | ||
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+ | Once again a limited edition of 500, the Géographique features a pink gold case in the [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille|Grande Taille]] size, 42 mm tall by 26 mm wide. The movement, [[JLC 858|Cal. 858]], was only used in this model. | ||
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+ | Although not up to the [[haute horology]] standards of previous [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Complications|Reverso Complications]] models, this watch is nevertheless a forerunner of the [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica|Hybris Mechanica]] line thanks to its custom [[complicated]] movement. The next offering in the series came in [[2000]], the [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Quantième Calendrier Perpétuel|Reverso Quantième Calendrier Perpétuel]]. | ||
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+ | **Reference: | ||
+ | * Case number 270.2.58 (Limited to 500 pieces) | ||
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+ | **Movement: ** | ||
+ | * [[Manual winding]] [[manufacture]] movement [[JLC 858]] | ||
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+ | **Case: ** | ||
+ | * [[Pink gold]] case | ||
+ | * Dimensions 42 mm x 26 mm | ||
+ | * [[Sapphire crystal]] | ||
+ | * Crystal caseback | ||
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+ | **Dial:** | ||
+ | * [[Guilloche]] silver dial | ||
+ | * Arabic numerals | ||
+ | * [[Blued]] steel hands on front dial | ||
+ | * Gold hands with lume on back dial | ||
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+ | **Functions: | ||
+ | * Front | ||
+ | * Hours, minutes | ||
+ | * [[Small seconds]] at 6 00 | ||
+ | * [[Day/night indicator]] at 12 00 | ||
+ | * Back | ||
+ | * [[GMT]] time at center with GMT and day/night indicator inset | ||
+ | * [[Second timezone]] selector below | ||
+ | * Crown side | ||
+ | * Home time selector above the crown | ||
+ | * Local time button below the crown | ||
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+ | **Production: | ||
+ | * Produced [[1998]] | ||
+ | * Predecessor [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde]] | ||
+ | * Successor [[Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Quantième Calendrier Perpétuel]] | ||
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