Condition
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Year
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Box
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Papers
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| Like New (9/10) |
2017 |
Yes |
Yes |
Opening Context
The Reverso has always balanced form and function, but certain references push that balance further by integrating meaningful complications into its Art Deco framework. The Reverso Calendar is one of those pieces—taking the architectural clarity of the case and combining it with a full calendar display, while using the reversible case to reveal the mechanics behind it. It reflects Jaeger-LeCoultre’s strength not only in design, but in movement construction and integration.
Why This Reference Matters
The Q3758420 stands out for how it organizes complexity. The front dial remains classically Reverso: silver guilloché, Arabic numerals, and a structured layout. Within that framework, the calendar is presented with clarity—day and month apertures at 12, and a pointer date encircling a moonphase at 6. It feels complete, but never crowded. Turning the case reveals a skeletonized reverse, exposing the mechanics that drive these indications. This dual presentation—one side legible, the other mechanical—captures the essence of the Reverso concept. The manually wound calibre 843 supports this with approximately 45 hours of power reserve, designed specifically to accommodate both displays.
On the Wrist
At 48.5 mm × 29.5 mm, the Reverso Calendar wears with elongated presence, but its slim profile and curved caseback keep it comfortable. In stainless steel, it feels balanced and versatile, while the black leather strap reinforces its classical tone. On the wrist, it offers two distinct experiences: the front dial refined and traditional, the reverse more technical and engaging. The act of flipping the case becomes part of the ownership experience.
Condition & Transparency
This example features a 48.5 mm × 29.5 mm stainless steel reversible case with silver guilloché front dial, Arabic numerals, day and month apertures at 12, and pointer date with moonphase at 6, alongside a skeletonized reverse display. It is fitted to a black leather strap secured by a stainless steel deployant clasp and powered by the manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 843 with approximately 45 hours of power reserve. As always, details regarding condition—particularly the integrity of the reversing mechanism and openworked components—service history, and set completeness should be communicated clearly based only on confirmed information.
Why It Belongs in a Collection
The Reverso Calendar belongs in a collection that values both design and mechanical depth. It offers the elegance of the Reverso with the added dimension of a full calendar complication, while the skeletonized reverse provides insight into the movement itself. For collectors who appreciate watches that combine visual restraint with mechanical interest, it represents a particularly well-balanced piece.
Closing
The Q3758420 is compelling because it reveals as much as it displays. With its complete calendar, reversible case, and exposed mechanics, it transforms the Reverso into something more than a design icon—an object that invites both use and exploration.
Specifications
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Case Size: 48.5 mm × 29.5 mm
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Dial: Front Silver Guilloché Dial, Arabic Numerals, Day and Month Apertures at 12, Pointer Date with Moonphase at 6 | Reverse Skeletonized Display
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Strap: Black Leather Strap with Steel Deployant Clasp
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Power Reserve: 45 hours
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Movement: Manual (Calibre 843)
Shipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.
