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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.
Jack Heuer's TAG Heuer Limited Edition Carrera 80 Watch Hands-On
There is something that watch maker Tag Heuer has which trumps most of its competitors. That thing is the person Mr. Jack Heuer. I sat down with Jack Heuer back in March to discuss his legacy and the debut of the Carrera Jack Heuer 80 Limited Edition watch. The timepiece was released in honor of Jack’s 80th birthday as well as his more or less retirement from actively consulting with the brand. Though I have a feeling watch and Tag lovers will spot him around. So what is so special about Jack?In 1958 Jack Heuer joined the family company Heuer as an engineer. Jack is the great grandson of Edouard Heuer who started the Swiss timepiece maker in 1860. In the 1960s and 1970s “mechanical” was more or less the state-of-the-art in watch making with electronic watches being a mere fringe. It was in a sense, the last golden age of the consumer mechanical watch, before they became luxury items. During this time brands raced to make the best sport watches, which included timepiec