Jaeger-LeCoultre & Christie’s travel through time with Reverso: "wrist-style since 1931”

London, 30 May – 9 June 2017

Famous Swiss Watchmaker, Jaeger-LeCoultre, together with international auction House Christie’s announce a special exhibition at the Christie’s 85 Old Brompton Road salesroom: Jaeger-LeCoultre & Christie’s travel through time with Reverso: "wrist-style since 1931”. Both sharing a rich history with Great Britain it was a natural partnership for the Houses’ to come together in celebration of this iconic Collection.

While originally created for British polo players in 1931, the Reverso took on the classic design codes of the Art Deco period and marked key moments of History – it has become an emblem for Jaeger-LeCoultre.

The style of Reverso plays the leading role at this exhibition with a discovery of the ‘Grande Maison’ exceptional Metiers Rares and savoir-faire.

In a compelling journey through more than 85 years of Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre will display some of the new pieces presented during SIHH, historic pieces, exceptional complications, as well the made-to-measure offer: the Atelier Reverso.

Along the exhibition path, visitors will enjoy a stroll through Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces, which encompass a tradition of innovation and precision, art and craftsmanship, elegance and passion since its founding in 1833.

Watch enthusiasts will be able to live the Reverso experience to its fullest through the ‘augmented reality’ concept.





©JohannSauty

Exhibition Information

  • Location

    Christie’s South Kensington
    85 Old Brompton Road
    London SW7 3LD

  • Viewing

    30 May – 9 June 2017

    Monday, 9am – 7:30pm
    Tuesday, 9am – 5pm
    Wednesday, 9am – 5pm
    Thursday, 9am – 5pm
    Friday, 9am – 5pm
    Saturday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm

  • Contact

    Suzanne Yalcin-Pennings
    spennings@christies.com
    0044 20 7389 2517