Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reverso Classic Small
Q2608440
Art Deco elegance distilled into the Reverso's most refined small case.
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Overview
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Small (ref. Q2608440) presents the iconic swivelling case in a slender 34.2 × 21 mm stainless steel format, sized for a refined wrist presence. A silvered two-tone dial with Arabic numerals honours the geometric vocabulary that has defined the Reverso since its 1931 debut. Calibre 846/1 provides the mechanical heart, keeping the watch firmly within the dress-watch tradition.
History
The Reverso line was conceived in 1931 as a polo player's watch whose case could flip to protect the crystal, and it has since become one of the most recognisable Art Deco silhouettes in horology. The Classic Small designation reflects Jaeger-LeCoultre's ongoing effort to offer the Reverso in proportions accessible to a broader range of wearers. Reference Q2608440 entered the collection in 2016, continuing the manufacture's practice of pairing in-house movements with the line's signature rectangular case. The model remains in current production, a testament to the enduring appeal of the Reverso's architecture.
Notable points
- Swivelling rectangular case measures 34.2 × 21 mm in stainless steel, a compact expression of the classic Reverso form.
- Silvered two-tone dial with Arabic numerals references the Art Deco graphic language present in the line since 1931.
- Powered by Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846/1, an in-house movement befitting the manufacture's watchmaking heritage.
- The reversible case retains its original function: the plain caseback can be flipped to shield the dial.
- Positioned as a dress watch, the slim profile and restrained decoration make it a versatile companion for formal wear.
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