Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso “Grande Taille” in Steel, Ref. 270.8.62/Q2708410

L’introduction de la « Grande Taille » en 1991, sous l’impulsion de Günter Blümlein, marque un tournant dans l’histoire de la Reverso. Ses dimensions idéales – 26 × 42 mm respectant le nombre d’or – répondent à un double objectif : s’adapter aux goûts contemporains et accueillir les complications les plus ambitieuses. Cette taille devient le laboratoire créatif de Jaeger-LeCoultre, ouvrant la voie au tourbillon (1993), à la répétition minutes (1994), au chronographe rétrograde (1996) et au calendrier perpétuel (2000).
Cette référence 270.8.62 se distingue par son cadran deux tons argent/Silver plat. Les index chiffres arabes peints et les aiguilles bleuies perpétuent les codes esthétiques de 1931. Au cœur de la pièce bat le calibre manufacture 822 – 134 composants assemblés avec la maîtrise technique qui vaut à Jaeger-LeCoultre le surnom d’« horloger des horlogers ». Ultra-plat avec ses 2,94 mm d’épaisseur, il offre 45 heures d’autonomie tout en préservant l’élégance du profil.
Le mécanisme de retournement breveté par René-Alfred Chauvot fonctionne avec une fluidité remarquable. Le verso poli miroir reste vierge, prêt pour une éventuelle personnalisation. L’exemplaire proposé, préservé en excellent état esthétique et intégralement révisé par nos horlogers, est présenté avec une boucle ardillon Jaeger-LeCoultre en acier et un bracelet en cuir bleu marine motif crocodile, en écho aux aiguilles « glaive » en acier bleui.
Cette Reverso Grande Taille incarne le juste équilibre recherché par les connaisseurs – ni remake nostalgique, ni création excessive, mais l’évolution naturelle d’une icône, particulièrement recherchée aujourd’hui pour ses proportions parfaites et son mouvement manufacture.

The introduction of the “Grande Taille” marks a turning point in the modern history of the Art Deco icon that is the Reverso. It was in 1991, under the impetus of Günter Blümlein, that the Grande Taille was born. These new dimensions – 26 × 42 mm – address a twofold objective: to suit contemporary tastes, and to accommodate ambitious complications within a rectangular case – a considerable technical challenge. The Grande Taille became Jaeger-LeCoultre’s creative laboratory. It paved the way for the most prestigious complications: tourbillon (1993), minute repeater (1994), retrograde chronograph (1996), perpetual calendar (2000). This reference was notably worn by Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins.

The dimensions of the case respect the golden ratio and offer ideal proportions for a great majority of male wrists. This example of the reference 270.8.62 belongs to the pre-2006 generation, recognisable by its two-tone silver/Silver flat dial. The painted Arabic numerals and blued hands perpetuate the aesthetic codes of 1931.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 822 powers this piece. A manufacture movement par excellence, its 134 components illustrate the technical mastery of Jaeger-LeCoultre, nicknamed “the watchmaker of watchmakers”. At only 2.94 mm thick, it maintains the elegant profile while offering 45 hours of power reserve. The Côtes de Genève finishes, visible by turning the case over, attest to the care given even to the hidden parts.

The reversing mechanism, patented by René-Alfred Chauvot in 1931, operates entirely smoothly. The mirror-polished reverse offers this characteristic blank surface, ready to receive any future personalisation – a tradition perpetuated since the origins of the model.

The example we are offering, preserved in excellent aesthetic condition, has moreover undergone a complete service by our watchmakers. It is presented with a Jaeger-LeCoultre steel pin buckle and a navy blue crocodile-pattern leather strap, echoing the “glaive” hands in blued steel.

Collectors regard the “Grande Taille” as the quintessence of the Reverso – neither nostalgic remake nor overstated modern creation, but the natural evolution of an icon. Today, this variant is particularly sought-after on the market for its ideal proportions, its timelessness, its elegance, and the quality of its manufacture movement.

This Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso known as “Grande Taille” in steel, reference 270.8.62/Q2708410, is preserved in excellent overall condition.
The silver/Silver dial shows no losses, marks or discolouration. The blued steel hands are in flawless condition.
The steel case is well preserved, retaining crisp edges and the original sandblasted finish between the grooves. The pivoting mechanism works perfectly. The reverse displays a vertical matt satin/brushed finish, and all the engravings (notably the reference and serial number) are perfectly legible. The winding crown bears the protruding “JL” logo.
The mechanical manual-winding movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 822, has been fully serviced by one of our experienced watchmakers and runs perfectly.
The navy blue crocodile leather strap is new, and the Jaeger-LeCoultre steel pin buckle is in flawless condition.
A very fine example!

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