Posts tagged with: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Don Draper plays by his own rules
As Jaeger-LeCoultre releases a limited edition tribute to the hit TV show Mad Men, we take it upon ourselves to have a much closer look at Don Draper’s watch box. And we’re not entirely happy with what we find…
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 9 January 2012
“Et une Reverso Rouge, UNE!” Jaeger-LeCoultre get cute, and red, for the holidays
Jaeger-LeCoultre unveil their Grande Reverso 1931 Rouge. The red drives us crazy. We leave work to go mob one of their boutiques.
By Straight-Six, published on 16 December 2011
SalonQP 2011: Our full report
Here, for your horological pleasure, is all of our SalonQP 2011 coverage in one place. Enjoy.
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 26 November 2011
SalonQP 2011 highlights: A man in a raincoat exhibits his pick
A man in a raincoat approached us during SalonQP. He frightened us at first, then seduced us shortly thereafter Intrigued? Then read on.
By The Editors, published on 16 November 2011
Silly name, great watch: The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Email
Yes, you read that right, the latest model to join Jaeger-LeCoultre’s illustrious Reverso line has been christened the Email. What next? The Reverso Twitter? The Reverso DHL? The Email retains the classic (‘golden ration’) lines but in a large, modern size. With its arabic numerals and bright blue dial, it’s more playful than the ultra-restrained and sophisticated 1931 Tribute but, to our eyes, it’s still absolutely beautiful.
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 30 June 2011
Talking Hands: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso – perhaps the most iconic watch design in the world – turns 80 this year. So, to celebrate, we’re bringing you the latest in our Talking Hands series, an episode entirely devoted to the Reverso – The Prodigal Fool’s very own Grande Reserve model. Go ahead, pour yourself a drink then hit the play button, sit back and join us for Talking Hands.
By The Editors, published on 10 March 2011
The Big Flip: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso turns 80
The Reverso, perhaps the world’s most iconic watch design, turns 80 this year. And Straight-Six is only too happy to give it the standing ovation it so richly deserves.
By Straight-Six, published on 4 March 2011
Jaeger-LeCoultre knocks us out
If you know anything about boxing, you’ll know that one punch is rarely enough to knock an opponent to the mat. No, what’s needed is two or three in quick succession. But that’s not easy to do. The first blow is normally enough warning for your opponent to raise his defences. Landing more than one [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 13 January 2011
Jaeger-LeCoultre launches a virtual museum for its iconic Reverso
We’ve said it before; we’ll say it again: if we had to choose just one brand to buy all our watches from it would probably be Jaeger-LeCoutre. The brand’s portfolio combines quality and breadth that few can match. And of all their models, the Reverso remains the one we admire the most. How could we [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 16 December 2010
Antwerp’s Slaets welcomes us into its horological cave of delights
We talk watch. A whole lotta watch a whole lotta the time. Truth is, outside of our personal collections and the odd visit to a retailer or watch fair we – much like you, dear readers – have to satisfy ourselves with watch porn. A whole lot of it. Now, that’s all good stuff and [...]
By Straight-Six, published on 26 November 2010
