Designed by René-Alfred Chauvot, the Reverso was conceived with the express purpose of being able to withstand the harsh beating a watch would endure during a game of polo by virtue of its eponymous reversible function. This was put to JLC by entrepreneur César de Trey as a challenge for the brand in 1930. Born the year following in 1931, the Reverso was a sports watch, due to its particular use case. Thanks to its now-classical aesthetic and graceful design, the Reverso has evolved into a modern dress watch. However, in the 1930s, the Reverso needed to be more durable than other available watches; hence its ingenious reversible case was born. This protected the dial from a direct hit and gave the Reverso its name. Over 90 years later and the Reverso’s design lives on as one of the most recognizable in watchmaking. Offered here we have the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar ref. Q3918420. Made of stainless steel, it features a 29.9mm wide and 49.4mm case which gives meaning to its “Grande” designation. In keeping with the Reverso’s original versions, the ref. Q3918420 is powered by a manual-wind movement, the cal. 853AA, and features a monochromatic silver dial with a triple calendar function across its bevvy of aperture and indicators. Additionally, it also features a blue dial on the reverse side of its case that houses its own day and night indicator. Offering fantastic wearability on account of its twin-dial design, this Reverso will certainly be an easily fit for any collection.

Watch is in overall near-mint condition. The steel case shows a few light signs of wear, with a couple of marks visible on both sides of the case body, while the back of the case retains well-defined engravings. Both dials and handset sets remain like new. It is fitted with a blue leather strap and a steel deployant clasp, both remaining near mint, and includes a spare fabric strap. Comes complete with inner and outer boxes, warranty card, booklet, and setting tool.

Featuring a long list of complications across its two dials, the Reverso Tribute Duoface brings with it an impressive level of watchmaking that makes it an exceptional watch for collectors looking for something technically astute and visually distinctive.