Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled three new limited-edition Reverso Tribute Enamel timepieces that celebrate the artistic heritage of Venice. These exquisite timepieces, each featuring a miniature reproduction of a Claude Monet painting on the case-back, blend horological expertise with the highest levels of artistic craftsmanship.
Introduction to the Reverso Tribute Enamel Venice Series
The Reverso Tribute Enamel Venice Series consists of three unique timepieces, each limited to just 10 pieces. These watches pay tribute to the city of Venice, capturing its beauty as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet, one of the greatest Impressionist masters. Each case-back displays a meticulously crafted miniature painting, executed within Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares™ Atelier. This execution reaffirms the Reverso as an ideal canvas for artistic expression.
Artistic Mastery in Every Detail
The Reverso Tribute Enamel Venice Series stands out for both its artistic decoration and technical sophistication.
Miniature Reproductions of Monet’s Venice Paintings
The case-backs of the three models showcase miniature reproductions of Monet’s famous Venice paintings: “San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk,” “The Grand Canal,” and “The Doge’s Palace.” Artisans spent approximately 70 hours on each painting, meticulously capturing the level of detail and texture that mirrors Monet’s original works. Not only did they scale down these masterpieces to a surface measuring 25 x 20 mm, but they also managed to replicate the impasto effect and the dreamlike quality of light and atmosphere.
Exquisite Dial Design
The dials of these watches impress equally, with grand feu enamel work over hand-guilloché patterns. Artisans required up to nine hours to complete each dial, applying each layer of enamel meticulously and firing it multiple times to achieve the desired depth and vibrancy of color. The Reverso Tribute design remains simple, with faceted appliqué hour markers and Dauphine hands that ensure the enamel work’s beauty remains the focal point.
Technical Excellence Meets Artistic Craftsmanship
Jaeger-LeCoultre ensures that these timepieces are as technically sophisticated as they are artistically stunning.
Reliable and Precise Movement
Each model runs on the manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822, a movement celebrated for its reliability and precision. With a 42-hour power reserve, this movement operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). Housed within an 18-karat white gold case, the movement is protected by a case that measures 45.6 x 27.4 mm and has a thickness of 9.73 mm. The front dial of each watch features a unique guilloché pattern beneath layers of translucent enamel, complementing the miniature painting on the case-back.
Three Celebrated Artworks, Three Unique Designs
- San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk: This piece showcases a herringbone guilloché pattern on the front dial, with grand feu enamel in a blue shade that complements the sky in Monet’s painting on the case-back.
- The Grand Canal: The dial features a wavy guilloché pattern that mirrors the water reflections depicted in the miniature painting. The soft green grand feu enamel enhances the visual effect of the waves.
- The Doge’s Palace: The lozenge guilloché pattern on the dial creates changing effects of light and shadow, echoing Monet’s fascination with light. Rich blue grand feu enamel layers complete the dial’s design.
Technical Specifications
- Model Names: Reverso Tribute Enamel Monet – San Giorgio Maggiore, The Grand Canal, The Doge’s Palace
- Reference Numbers: Q39334M4, Q39334M5, Q39334M6
- Case Material: 18-karat white gold
- Case Size: 45.6 x 27.4 mm
- Thickness: 9.73 mm
- Movement: Manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
- Strap: Black alligator
- Limited Edition: 10 pieces per model
Conclusion
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Venice Series masterfully blends art and horology. It celebrates Venice’s beauty, as captured by Claude Monet, while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares™ Atelier. Each limited-edition timepiece is a work of art, meticulously crafted to honor Venice’s rich cultural heritage and demonstrate Jaeger-LeCoultre’s technical excellence.
