Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso Grande Taille Silver dial ref 270.8.62 1954 with cream-colored text that pops

with cream-colored text that pops off the dial

but the original hands are also included (albeit the lume lost )– stored for decades in the box

this watch has a cool presence on the wrist that we know you’ll love

The additional design reminds a little bit of the famous late 40s launched dot pattern from Charles and Ray Eames

Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso Grande Taille Silver dial ref 270.8.62 1954 with cream-colored text that popsIn the early 1930s, businessman Csar de Trey was challenged to create a wristwatch that could withstand the impacts of polo matches. The solution came in the form of an ingenious design by Ren Alfred Chauvot: a reversible case that could be flipped to protect the dial during play. The Grande Taille (meaning "Large Size") was introduced as a larger version of the classic Reverso to accommodate contemporary tastes for bigger watches. The specific