Okay, so, I recently got my hands on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface. You know, the classic style. And let me tell you, this whole process has been quite a ride. Let me start from the beginning.
It all began when I finally decided I was mature enough to wear a Reverso. Not old, mind you, just mature enough. I always thought it was a watch for older folks, but hey, I’m there now. So, I started looking around, checking out different models, and I stumbled upon this beauty – the Reverso Tribute Monoface.
Now, I’m not going to lie; buying a pre-owned luxury watch online is a bit scary. There are so many fakes out there. I did a lot of research, read a bunch of articles about spotting counterfeit Jaeger-LeCoultre watches. It was a whole learning process, let me tell you. I looked at every detail, the font, the engravings, the movement, everything.
The Reverso, if you don’t know, it’s kind of a sports watch, but it was made way back in 1931. It’s cool because it has this solid case back that you can flip over. The Monoface, that’s the one I got, it has just one dial. There are other versions with two dials, like the Duoface, but I wanted the classic, simple one.
I ended up finding one that looked legit. I mean, I checked everything, compared it with pictures online, and it seemed good. It was a bit of a risk, but I decided to go for it. This was going to be one of my proudest possession.
- First thing was making the order and waiting for it to arrive.
- Then, opening the package was like Christmas morning, but with a lot more anxiety.
- I examined the watch, flipped it over a few times, just to feel that mechanism. It’s so smooth!
- Finally, I put it on my wrist, and it fit perfectly.
Some people online were talking about how the lugs stick out too much on the new models, but honestly, I didn’t really notice it. It looked great to me. It’s a bit different from the original 1931 model, but it’s close enough, and I like the modern touch.
My Thoughts
I’ve been wearing the watch for a few weeks now, and I’m really happy with it. I think some other people also said that it’s a classic piece. It goes well with everything – jeans, sneakers, even a polo shirt. It’s such a versatile piece. I’ve also been thinking about getting the back engraved. I mean, if you have a Monoface, you kind of have to engrave it, right? It’s like a tradition or something. This is like, you want to keep it for life, something to remind you of a special occasion or people.
So yeah, that’s my story about getting the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface. It was a bit of a journey, but totally worth it. I just feel like a million bucks wearing it. It was definitely a journey worth taking.
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