Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT 240.8.18

Watch Ref.: 29 x 39mm Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT 240.8.18

WD Stock Number: FP9478

Dial Type / Colour: Silver and Black Dial 

Series / Year: Est. 2000s

Condition: Well Used (Unpolished) 

Warranty: In-House 1 Year Movement Warranty

(Full Movement Service Completed in 2024) 

Stock Location: Lucky Plaza B1-01

Remarks: Full Set with Outer Box, Inner Box, Booklets, Warranty Cert

The Reverso's origins are steeped in the sport of Polo, where players often faced the risk of damaging their watches due to exposed crystals. In the early 1930s, after hearing the plight of a Polo player who had broken their watch crystal during a match in India, Swiss businessman César de Trey envisioned a watch that could withstand the harsh conditions of the game. He brought this idea to Jacques-David LeCoultre, owner of Jaeger-LeCoultre, who then tasked designer René-Alfred Chauvot to create a solution. The result? The revolutionary Reverso—a timepiece that could flip over on its case, protecting its delicate crystal and mechanisms, while still maintaining its elegant appearance.

Since its debut in 1931, the Reverso has become synonymous with innovation and luxury, with numerous iterations and complications added over the decades. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT Ref. 240.8.18 takes the iconic design to new heights with its dual-face dial and an array of impressive complications, making it not only a marvel in design but also a masterclass in functionality.

On one side, the silver guilloché dial showcases a sophisticated array of features, including a day-night indicator, a sub-seconds dial, and a big date. Flip it over, and you'll find a contrasting black dial that offers its own unique set of complications: an 8-day power reserve, a 24-hour sub-dial, and a second day-night indicator. The true brilliance of this piece lies in its ability to track two time zones simultaneously. Thanks to the pushers on the side of the case, the hour hand on the black dial can be independently adjusted, allowing the wearer to easily monitor different time zones with a simple twist.

The Reverso Grande GMT Ref. 240.8.18 is powered by a manual-winding 276 component movement, and its compact yet complex design offers a stunning blend of form and function. Whether you're an avid collector, a lover of fine craftsmanship, or simply someone who appreciates the blend of ruggedness and refinement, this timepiece is a must-have. With its impeccable design and thoughtful complications, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT Ref. 240.8.18 is a watch that can effortlessly transition from the polo field to the boardroom, standing as a testament to the enduring legacy of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s pioneering spirit!