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     Xkjames New member Username: Xkjames Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2008 Rating: N/A |
Brand new to forum. I'm sure you've heard this many times before but need guidance in finding an older Reverso. Preference would be older (pre 70's) gold/stainless reverso, leather band, solid back, in excellent condition. I don't know much about the various reverso models but would like a watch that will retain/increase in value. Any help/guidance would be appreciated. | ||
| Xkjames New member Username: Xkjames Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2008 Rating: N/A |
Is it something I said??? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3089 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It's a little too broad a question so I'm not sure how to answer it. Generally speaking, in vintage, the Reversos will be pre 1950. They made very few of the 1950 to 1970 (if at all). By today's standards, they are small watches, so keep that in mind. | ||
| Xkjames New member Username: Xkjames Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2008 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, the size comment is very helpful as I have another 40's era watch (rectangular shape) which although quite handsome is rather small. Were the early Reverso's jewelled movements and are the movements robust? In other words, would an early 40's Reverso be a watch that would stand up to frequent use or should it be worn sparingly? | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 217 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Depends on circumstands, early Reversos are definitely no sport watches. ;) Also the flip mechanism is kind of fragile. Really nice all original examples are quite expensive, so if you are not a diehard collector you better go with a new one. | ||
| Blgg New member Username: Blgg Post Number: 150 Registered: 04-2007 Rating: N/A |
early 40s JLC Reverso 9k Au and stainless            |