1. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 1931
1931 was the start of the Reverso legend. From being a practical, pivotal sports tool for polo players it soon became the Art Deco watch number one. The Reverso 1931 features a black dial (unusual at the time) with railroad minute track and elongated trapezoidal indexes, whereas the smaller Reverso 1931 – probably made with ladies in mind – replaces the minute track with bracket-like corners. Note that both of these are equipped with Tavannes movements – it was only from 1933 onwards that the Le Sentier manufacture developed its own shaped movements. Prices: Larger version: 35’000 € + VAT, smaller version 18’000 € + VAT.
2. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 1941
Stainless steel and yellow gold. In 2026 two-tone is in, probably for two reasons: contrasting high and low is a sign of confidence, and add to that soaring gold prices that makes two-tone a pragmatic solution. This 1941 watch pairs the exciting material combi with a small seconds subdial at six o’clock, which is a kennzeichen for early Reversos. Price: 37’000 € + VAT.
3. Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar Moon Phase 1946
This rare triple calendar was made exclusively for the French market, and its 35-millimeter gold case with teardrop lugs was produced in the Jaeger atelier in Paris. The timely military inspiration is clear in the legibility which is top, despite the rich information that comes with such a plethora of indications. Powered by Caliber 494 – an amazing example of the 1000 + manufacture calibers that jaeger-LeCoultre made since 1933. Price: 27’000 € + VAT.
4. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Corvo 1972
The Reverso has had its ups and downs. In 1972, Giorgio Corvo who was representing Jaeger-LeCoultre for the Italian market, wanted to reintroduce the Reverso. By then it had been sleeping since the end of the second World War. The Jaeger-LeCoultre board was more than skeptical, but eventually gave Mr. Corvo access to the 200 cases collecting dust in the Valée de Joux manufacture. This was an immediate success in Italy which sold out in a month, and even though it would take another ten years, this was pivotal for Jaeger to restart the production of the Reverso in 1982. So, if you were to ever come across one of the 200 Corvo Reversos, you are looking at an important piece of history, and rarely are they in such good shape as what was offered in London for the Collectibles capsule VI. Price: 35’000 € + VAT.
5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Parking 1958
They say the best way to save money is not to spend it on useless stuff – like parking tickets. I don’t know how many parking tickets that preceded create this elegant dress watch with an alarm with a purpose – to know when your parking meter runs out. The 18K pink gold case was made in the Jaeger workshop in Paris, and the watch was released in 1958. Price: 27’000 € + VAT.
