If a watch is compared to a person, then the dial is the face of a person.
The vast majority of watches have only one face.
Jaeger-LeCoultre's new flip-up double-sided dual-time time full calendar has two faces.
These two faces not only look different, but also have different functions.
What's more, they can be easily switched whenever you want.
How's that, isn't it amazing?
Stainless steel flip series double-sided dual-time time full calendar watch
When it comes to the flip series, this is a legend that spans more than 90 years of watchmaking, a classic of classics.
Its birth is related to polo.
In 1930, entrepreneur de Terry traveled to India and met British officers stationed in India.
British officers love to play polo. But this intense movement can easily collide, causing damage to the crystal and even the dial.
So he asked de Terry if he could design a watch that would protect the crystal and the dial and wear it while playing polo.
The birth of flip watches is related to polo
De Terry later had the idea of a reversible case. But turning this idea into reality seemed like an impossible task at the time, and it could only be done by powerful professional watchmaking brands.
So he found a friend, David Lecourt, the head of the Jaeger-LeCoultre-LeCoultre. David Lecourt commissioned engineer Scievo to design it.
Thus, the flip watch came into being in 1931.
It has a square case that rotates 180 degrees. In this way, the dial that shows the time can be cleverly turned to the inside by turning it, hidden from intense polo sports.
The birth of the flip watch coincided with the prevalence of Art Deco, so it was practical and influenced by the Art Deco style, which can be said to be a combination of practicality and art.
Since its birth in 1931, the flip series has a history of more than 90 years, and many wonderful works have emerged.
Rose gold flip series double-sided dual-time time full calendar watch
The flip series double-sided dual-time time full calendar watch is a new masterpiece from Jaeger-LeCoultre.
It is available in rose gold and stainless steel.
If stainless steel is regarded as the standard, then the rose gold version is a high-end and more alluring.
These two watches are innovative while inheriting the classic flip watch style.
Just speaking of design, the double-sided flip is one step higher than many watches.
After all, the vast majority of watches you can access are the same, single-sided designs.
A watch gives you two feelings
The phenomenon of "liking the new and disliking the old" also applies to watches. The same dial, after looking at it for a long time, will always be a little tired.
The double-sided dual-time time full calendar watch boldly adopts a double-sided design.
Even if you get tired of seeing one side, turn the case over and replace it with the other side, and you immediately have a new experience.
A watch that allows you to have two different feelings.
In the process of turning the case, there is also a strong taste of play.
This kind of playability is something you don't experience on most watches.
On the front dial, there are full calendar and moon phase functions
Of course, don't forget that double-sided and dual-time time watches are not only subtle in design, but also very powerful.
On the face on the front of the watch, the overall layout is harmonious and beautiful. In addition to the basic time display, there is also a full calendar plus moon phase function.
Even from the perspective of a single dial, this is a more complex function, not to mention the two-place plus day and night display after turning the case over.
The rose gold front dial is decorated with a silver sun radial pattern and features elegant toffee needles. The hour markers along the outside of the orbital scale have been redesigned for clearer reading.
Compared to common calendars, the full calendar shows a much richer amount of information.
After all, a calendar table can only provide a single calendar information beyond the basic time display.
Below 12 o'clock is the day and month information
The full calendar can not only show the calendar, but also tell you which month and day of the week it is.
Below 12 o'clock, there are two windows side by side, which show the day of the week and month in the form of English abbreviations.
The 6 o'clock cap shows the calendar and moon phase.
On the inside of the disc is the beautiful moon phase, and on the outside is the calendar, shown by a small hand in the shape of a crescent spade.
In the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand, in addition to window calendars, analog calendars are also more common. For example, we can also see this calendar display in the ultra-thin Master series moon phase watch.
This analog calendar, combined with the phases of the moon, is a layout that I personally like very much.
Because of this layout, make full use of the space, and let the calendar and the moon interweave and integrate, chic and beautiful, very able to show the art of watchmaking.
Turn the front of the rose gold model over and move the crown from the right to the left. At this time, we see a different scene - the second time zone plus day and night display.
The back features a gray sun-radiated dial
The dial also switches from the silver sun-radiated dial on the front to a gray sun-radiated dial.
The hands are located inside a round dial, and the hour markers are distributed on the outside of the round dial.
Moreover, unlike the single hour markers on the front, the time markers on the back are double, and the overall style contrasts strongly.
The day and night display is as beautiful and poetic as the moon phases, but at the same time it has a certain practical meaning.
Because the second time zone is not usually used much. Seeing 10 o'clock on the back dial, you may confuse 10 o'clock at night and 10 o'clock during the day. And with the day and night display, the specific time is not mistaken.
The rich functionality of the front dial and the back dial are driven by the same movement.
This movement is the hand-wound calibre 853, designed and developed in-house by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The 853 is a square movement, specially tailored to square watches.
And many square movements on the market are still round.
We can also see the conscience of Jaeger-LeCoultre. In order to match the square table, Jaeger-LeCoultre has specially created the corresponding movement. Instead of saving trouble, the round movement is packed directly into the case.
If you know a little about watches, you should know how good Jaeger-LeCoultre is when it comes to movement.
The top Swiss brands you are familiar with have used Jaeger-LeCoultre movements to some extent. Even the top German brand Lange & Söhne received a lot of technical support from Jaeger-LeCoultre when it was revived in the 90s.
Jaeger-LeCoultre's strength in movement has long been recognized by everyone.
Although we can't see the 853 movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been polished first-class, such as the splint with Geneva corrugation, the edges of the splint chamfered and the screws mirror-polished.
Even in places that cannot be seen, Jaeger-LeCoultre carefully polishes the movement, which is the attitude that a responsible Haute Horlogerie brand should have.
Calfskin strap by Casa Fagliano
Both rose gold and stainless steel are paired with calfskin straps made by Casa Fagliano, a handmade Argentinian polo boot workshop.
Among them, the rose gold version is matched with Fagliano brown calfskin replaceable strap, while the stainless steel version is matched with Fagliano blue calfskin replaceable strap.
A Fagliano canvas paneled calfskin strap will also be included in rose gold and a Fagliano blue canvas paneled calfskin strap will be presented in stainless steel.
This is equivalent to buying a watch with two straps. And the strap can be quickly changed at any time, which undoubtedly increases the fun of playing with the watch.
In terms of price, the rose gold model is 205,000 yuan, and the steel version is 111,000 yuan.
Reverse Duetto Small
Of course, the flip series is not exclusive to men, it also has some outstanding women's watches, such as the Reverso Duetto Small, which also uses a double-sided design and a rose gold case with a rose gold bracelet, which is a watch for noble women. Its simple and sophisticated design is very eye-catching.
The Reverso One flip watch is green
The Reverso One flip series is also a charming women's watch. Its design is inspired by the first women's watch from the Flip Series in 1931.
It was also the first time that the Reverso One's dial had a dark green color, reminiscent of the green nature surrounding the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshops in the Jura valley.
The Jura valley surrounding Jaeger-LeCoultre workshops is blessed with a natural environment
Since this is a single-sided flip, on a blank case back on the other side, customization is possible. Special messages, numbers or symbols can be engraved on a blank case back to become an exclusive watch with a personalized imprint.