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Finally found my dream JLC Reverso Duo

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Hi all,

I wanted to share a couple photos of my latest watch acquisition, and it's one that I spent a good deal of time searching for over the past several months. I became enamored with the JLC Reverso Duo long ago and really fell for the first edition created in the mid-1990s. The elegance, class and overall design aesthetics are just breathtaking. I finally found the model at a decent price earlier this week and am now the proud owner of the 270.8.54 model, as it arrived today. It's been worn some, but what watch hasn't that's 23 years old? Overall, it's in great shape. I'm over the moon.
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Aw man, somebody posted a beautiful Reverso.

sigh. 🙁

Why'd you have to go and do that?
 
heccsat
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I also have the exact same model. Congrat man 😀 Good purchase!
I really love mine too. Can you please pm me the price you paid for it, if it is not confidential? I have no idea how much these are selling for nowadays.
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Larry S
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Mine says hi. One thing ... these are scratch magnets so be wary of door frames etc. Every collection should have at least one!
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Sigh..... i have reverso fever now. The reverso has always been one of my favorite watches. Now i want one even more.... congrats @jntemple11 and the others for your beauties.
 
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Congrats! I am someone who agrees this belongs in the collection. I intend to add one at some point in the future.
 
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jntemple11 jntemple11
Hi all,

I wanted to share a couple photos of my latest watch acquisition, and it's one that I spent a good deal of time searching for over the past several months. I became enamored with the JLC Reverso Duo long ago and really fell for the first edition created in the mid-1990s. The elegance, class and overall design aesthetics are just breathtaking. I finally found the model at a decent price earlier this week and am now the proud owner of the 270.8.54 model, as it arrived today. It's been worn some, but what watch hasn't that's 23 years old? Overall, it's in great shape. I'm over the moon.
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Congrats! Love the way the night side has developed a charming patina.

The 270.8.54 was my first Reverso as well, and one I still enjoy wearing a lot. I love the blued hands in particular.
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NT931 NT931
Congrats! Love the way the night side has developed a charming patina.

The 270.8.54 was my first Reverso as well, and one I still enjoy wearing a lot. I love the blued hands in particular.
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Agreed on the blued hands. It is perhaps the most fun watch I have ever owned. I can't decide which side I like better. It's still wild to think the Reverso was a sports watch 80+ years ago.
 
Foo2rama
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Ah reverso almost universally loved and almost as universally postponed to purchase.
 
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Nice congrats! I love the day / night reverso, been eyeing them for years, but just haven't been able to pull the trigger. Enjoy it!
 
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Foo2rama Foo2rama
Ah reverso almost universally loved and almost as universally postponed to purchase.
Its the shape...It takes a while to get used to. If no one was buying them JLC wouldn't be making them. I bought mine new primarily because I needed to see it in the metal and try it on. As soon as I did I was hooked.
 
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Larry S Larry S
Its the shape...It takes a while to get used to. If no one was buying them JLC wouldn't be making them. I bought mine new primarily because I needed to see it in the metal and try it on. As soon as I did I was hooked.
I’ve been to 2 GTG’s and someone has brought a reverso. Both times it’s the watch everyone wants try on and then swears they are getting one. Then no one gets them. It’s like a 48 hour flu.
 
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Foo2rama Foo2rama
I’ve been to 2 GTG’s and someone has brought a reverso. Both times it’s the watch everyone wants try on and then swears they are getting one. Then no one gets them. It’s like a 48 hour flu.
They don't know what they miss 😵‍💫 It's a watch that you have to own at least once.
 
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Congrats! Love the way the night side has developed a charming patina.

The 270.8.54 was my first Reverso as well, and one I still enjoy wearing a lot. I love the blued hands in particular.
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Man I do like that Ostrich strap .... who made that for you?
 
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Man I do like that Ostrich strap .... who made that for you?

That's standard Reverso equipment.

My 24 hour Reverso of Misfortune had one just like it.
 
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That's standard Reverso equipment.

My 24 hour Reverso of Misfortune had one just like it.
Mine came with Matte Black Gator. Gotta look into it.
 
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Man I do like that Ostrich strap .... who made that for you?

Custom short strap, ordered online via Camille Fournet - they're good! Very positive experience
 
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I have one of their straps on my 69 Speedy. Agree very high quality.
 
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