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

The introduction of the “Grande Taille” in 1991, under the impetus of Günter Blümlein, marked a turning point in the history of the Reverso. Its ideal dimensions – 26 × 42 mm respecting the golden ratio – addressed a twofold objective: to suit contemporary tastes and to accommodate the most ambitious complications. This size became Jaeger-LeCoultre’s creative laboratory, paving the way for the tourbillon (1993), the minute repeater (1994), the retrograde chronograph (1996) and the perpetual calendar (2000). This reference 270.8.62 stands out for its two-tone silver flat dial. The painted Arabic numerals and blued hands perpetuate the aesthetic codes of 1931. At the heart of the piece beats the in-house caliber 822 – 134 components assembled with the technical mastery that earns Jaeger-LeCoultre the nickname “the watchmaker’s watchmaker”. Ultra-thin at 2.94 mm, it provides 45 hours of power reserve while preserving the elegance of the profile. The reversing mechanism patented by René-Alfred Chauvot operates with remarkable fluidity. The mirror-polished reverse remains blank, ready for any future personalisation. The example offered, preserved in excellent aesthetic condition and fully serviced by our watchmakers, is presented with a Jaeger-LeCoultre steel pin buckle and a navy blue crocodile-pattern leather strap, echoing the sword-shaped hands in blued steel. This Reverso Grande Taille embodies the balance sought by connoisseurs – neither nostalgic remake nor overstated creation, but the natural evolution of an icon, particularly sought-after today for its perfect proportions and its in-house movement.