The Reverso, a watch synonymous with innovation and artistic expression, takes on a vibrant new form with the introduction of the Reverso One Precious Flowers. This exquisite timepiece collection transforms the iconic reversible case into a canvas for a captivating display of tropical flora, celebrating the beauty and artistry of the Art Deco era.
The Monoface Reverso One provides the perfect platform for the talents of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares™ atelier. These skilled artisans, masters of decorative crafts and jewelry techniques, breathe life into two exotic flowers: the captivating bird of paradise and the vibrant hibiscus. Each limited-edition masterpiece, of which only 10 will be produced for each design, represents hundreds of hours of meticulous work, resulting in a breathtaking fusion of watchmaking and artistry.
A Journey Through Tropical Reverso Art Deco
The Reverso’s history is deeply intertwined with the Art Deco movement, a design style that flourished in the 1930s, coinciding with the birth of the Reverso itself. These three limited editions pay homage to a specific branch of the movement: Tropical Art Deco.
A riot of color explodes across the case backs, with the intricate tropical patterns spilling over the sides to frame the elegant white mother-of-pearl dials. Evoking the allure of jewelry, grain-set diamonds adorn the gadroons, lugs, and winding crown, the latter boasting a dazzling reverse-set diamond.
Mastery of Métiers Rares™
The Reverso One Precious Flowers embodies the collaborative spirit of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares™ atelier. Artisans from various disciplines work in concert over weeks and months, their expertise culminating in these remarkable creations. Grand Feu Champlevé enamelling takes center stage, creating an illusion of depth and volume. The gold surface of the case back is meticulously carved to form the outline of the design, resulting in a delicate gold line that accentuates each element. This masterful technique is then complemented by the art of gem-setting, further enhancing the visual splendor.
Elevating Enamel with Gold Leaf
For the first time on this model, the artisans employ the paillonnage technique. This intricate process involves using tiny pieces of 24-carat gold leaf to add texture and brilliance, particularly to the warm orange and golden hues of the flowers’ stamens and inflorescences.
A Symphony of Colors
Enamelling is a delicate dance between artistry and science. Each pigment reacts differently to the firing process, demanding a high level of dexterity, patience, and knowledge. The Reverso One Precious Flowers boasts a breathtaking palette, with over a dozen colors meticulously applied to each timepiece. Achieving the desired gradient effect for the flowers and foliage necessitates up to nine layers of both opaque and transparent enamels, each requiring individual firing at temperatures reaching 800°C. This meticulous process translates into countless hours of painstaking work for the skilled enamellers.
Snow-Setting: A Touch of Brilliance
For designs featuring diamond-set backgrounds, the gem-setter meticulously positions hundreds of brilliant-cut diamonds, each one varying in size from nine different categories. The painstaking process involves placing the diamonds side-by-side to completely cover the precious metal, creating a dazzling frame for the vibrant floral motif. The snow-setting technique, a hallmark of this collection, ensures that each timepiece is unique, further amplifying the exclusivity of these limited editions of only 10 pieces each.
A Fusion of Beauty and Expertise
These exquisite timepieces are not mere ornaments on the wrist; they are precious jewels. Naturally, they house fine mechanisms that uphold Jaeger-LeCoultre’s legacy of technical watchmaking expertise. The Reverso One Precious Flowers is powered by the hand-wound Calibre 846, ensuring not only captivating aesthetics but also reliable functionality.
The Reverso One Precious Flowers transcends the realm of timekeeping, transforming into a miniature work of art. It’s a testament to the enduring legacy of the Reverso, a canvas for artistic expression and a celebration of exquisite craftsmanship.
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