Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso classique réf. 252.8.47 - Full Set

Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso classique réf. 252.8.47 - Full Set

Name: Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso classique réf. 252.8.47 - Full Set
Brand: Sabiwatches
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1995 | Stainless steel | Quartz | 23.0mm

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The Reverso was born in 1931 from a practical problem: polo players needed a watch whose crystal could survive the sport. The solution — a case that pivots on its carriage to protect the dial — became one of the most elegant mechanical ideas in watchmaking history. Nearly a century later, the Classique remains the purest expression of that original concept: Art Deco lines, Arabic numerals, blued hands, and the satisfying click of the case reversing on its rail.

Reference 252.8.47 is the large steel Classique — 23 x 47mm, a format that wears with surprising authority despite its rectangular footprint. The silver dial follows the historic template precisely: full Arabic numeral set, blued steel hands, the railway minute track framing everything within the characteristic stepped bezel.

The plain caseback — the canvas that owners have personalised with engravings since the 1930s — here remains unadorned, preserving the watch's universality.

This example comes as a full set, the most complete possible presentation for a JLC of this generation. A Reverso Classique in full set condition is exactly what it should be: timeless, complete, and ready for the next chapter.

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference   252.8.47
Year   1995
Diameter   23.0 mm
Movement   Quartz
Dial color   Blanc
Case material   Stainless steel
Bracelet material   Crocodile
Accessories

Original buckle
Papers
Box

CONDITION

Case Very good
Dial Very good
Movement Functioning
Hands Very good
Crown Very good
Warranty 12 months

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Established in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in the Swiss Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been at the forefront of horological innovation. Known as the "watchmaker’s watchmaker," it has developed some of the most intricate and complicated movements in history, including the Reverso in 1931, a timepiece with a reversible case originally designed for polo players. Jaeger-LeCoultre has also introduced groundbreaking innovations like the Master Ultra Thin and Geophysic collections.

The brand is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating not only technically advanced movements but also dials and cases of unparalleled beauty. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to be a leader in haute horlogerie, combining technical expertise with artistic vision. The Reverso, in particular, remains one of the most iconic and recognizable designs in watchmaking, embodying the perfect blend of functionality and style.

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