Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the next ultra-thin watches

This year, Jaeger-LeCoultre has focused attention on the production of ultra-thin watches. At the annual SIHH 2013 was presented a model Master Ultra Thin Jubilee with a case in thickness of 5.4 mm. Following that was issued the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface watch, in which the design of successful model "1931" is connected with the of “duoface” concept, submitted back in 1944.

Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre

“Duoface” is an original construction of the case-shifter designed by the brand’s masters to protect the dial’s glass from damage. Over time, the case-shifter has lost its original functionality. The result was the models with two dials that allow free to experiment with the design of the watch.

Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre

The new Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface watch with two dials is presented in a case with thickness of 9.41 mm and is available in two versions - stainless steel and pink gold. The watch dials contrast with each other: on the top – a silver dial with time index as a mace and central hands, stylized as a sword, and on the back - a black dial, guilloche with “Clous de Paris” pattern. It shows a second time zone time. On it is set a 24-hour indicator of day/night.

caliber JLC 854/1

The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface watch is designed based on the hand-wound mechanism JLC 854/1 with 45-hour power reserve.

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