Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, and I got this idea to try and make a watch that looks like a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface. Not a real one, of course, because I’m not made of money, but just something that gives off the same vibe, you know?
So, first thing I did was to dig around the internet about this Reverso watch. Turns out, it’s a pretty big deal. It’s got this cool history where it was made for polo players back in the 1930s who needed a watch that wouldn’t get smashed up during their games. The name “Reverso” comes from Latin and means “I turn around,” because the watch face can flip over to protect it. Pretty neat, right?
I found out that the real Reverso Tribute Monoface is all about being simple and classy, like the original from the ’30s. It’s got a steel case, and it’s not too big or too small.
I started looking for parts that could help me make something similar. Now, I didn’t want to spend a fortune, so I wasn’t looking for genuine Jaeger-LeCoultre parts or anything like that. But the hardest part was finding a watch case that could flip like the real Reverso. That was a tough one, and honestly, I couldn’t find anything that worked exactly the same way. But, hey, it’s more about the look than the flipping, right?
I did find a rectangular steel watch case that looked pretty good. It wasn’t a perfect match, but it had the right shape and size. Then I got a simple, clean watch face. I also went with a leather strap because that’s what the Reverso Tribute Monoface usually has.
Putting it all together was a bit of a challenge. I had to make sure everything fit right, and I’m no watchmaker, so it took some trial and error. But eventually, I got it all assembled. It took a few weeks from the begining to the end.
Here’s what I ended up with:
- A rectangular steel watch case. Not a flipping one, but it looks the part.
- A simple, clean watch face, kind of like the one on the Reverso Tribute Monoface.
- A leather strap. It gives it that classic look.
It’s not a perfect imitation, but it’s got that Reverso vibe. I wear it around, and it’s pretty cool. It looks good with pretty much anything, jeans, sneakers, even a polo shirt. It is not a real Jaeger-LeCoultre, but it’s my little project, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s a good reminder that you don’t always need the real deal to get the style you’re after.
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