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Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 Watches Review
Jaeger-LeCoultre is once again stepping into some familiar territory with another addition to their historically-inspired Reverso collection. You would think I would get bored with these, but you'd be wrong.?Launched in the early 1930s, the Reverso was originally conceived as a sports watch, featuring a unique reversible case design that allowed the wearer to protect the dial while utilizing it on the (Polo!) field. Today, the Reverso is a pillar of wristwatch design, and a steadfast collection in Jaeger-LeCoultre's lineup.In 2011, JLC released the first of its homage Reversos, called the Tribute to 1931, and the watch community was taken aback in near universal admiration. In the subsequent years, the 1931 has been followed up with spectacular Rouge, Bleu, and Chocolate models, and I can't think of a single negative comment bestowed on any of them. Indeed, I had the opportunity to do a hands-on with the Chocolate recently, and may have slung more than a little love at that one myself.
GoS Skadi Watch Is The Beautiful Result Of Contemporary Nordic Craftmanship
While I wasn’t looking, Swedish watchmaker Gustafsson & Sjogren changed its brand name to the more simple “GoS.” Why? I’m sure it didn’t have anything to do with people misspelling it. To bring some cheer into our lives during global pandemic pandemonium, GoS announced the utterly gorgeous Skadi watch - named after a Nordic goddess of Winter. Skadi is special not only because of its aesthetics but also because it is the result of mastery coming from no less than four people who are at the top of their field.Having putting their artistic and technical expertise into this watch are Patrik Sjogren (finisher and watchmaker), Johan Gustafsoon (metal worker and forger who also creates Damascus steel), Anders Hedlund (engraver and knifemaker), and Peter deWit (jeweler and gold caster). Together, these experienced artisans have dedicated to building five Skadi watches, only one of which has been produced thus far. For what you get, the price is actually quite