Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième Enamel: A Celestial Celebration

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième Enamel Marks 90 Years of Iconic Design

Since 1991, Jaeger-LeCoultre has marked each new decade of the Reverso with a special edition. The latest chapter arrives with the Reverso Tribute Nonantième Enamel, a limited edition of 90 pieces that pairs a refined grey sunray dial with a stunning celestial enamel reverse side. Priced at USD 74,000, this pink gold timepiece showcases the Maison's mastery of both mechanical complications and decorative arts.

A Tradition of Decade Markers

The Reverso's decadal tradition began in 1991 with the Soixantième, celebrating the model's 60th anniversary. That watch became the first Reverso to feature complications after the model remained time-only from its 1931 introduction. A decade later, the Septantième showcased an extra-large case and 8-day power reserve. In 2021, the Reverso Nonantième marked the 90th anniversary, and this year it returns in the striking Enamel variation.

Front Dial: Refined Simplicity

The 49.4mm x 29.9mm x 11.72mm pink gold case features the signature gadroons above and below the dial. The front dial presents a refined grey sunray finish with applied golden indices and Dauphine-style hands. A framed aperture at 12 o'clock displays the date via two side-by-side discs, while a running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock integrates a classic moon phase complication.

Reverse Side: A Celestial Masterpiece

Previously a plain gold surface, the reverse side is now a showcase of artistry and the defining feature of this edition. Layers of deep blue enamel are sprinkled with 70 golden stars, creating a celestial night sky. Two displays in a figure-eight formation offer a semi-jumping digital hour display against a white background, with a large aperture below revealing the minutes on a rotating disc. A three-quarter plate, lacquered in deep blue with tiny pink gold stars, features sun and moon day/night indicators with guilloché sunray decoration.

Calibre 826: Refined Complications

The latest iteration is powered by Calibre 826, built with 243 components (three up from the 2021 model) and providing 42 hours of power reserve. The movement delivers hours, minutes, small seconds, grande date, and moon phases on the front dial, with digital semi-jumping hour, minutes on a disc, and night/day indication on the reverse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the significance of the "Nonantième" name?
A: "Nonantième" is French for "ninetieth," marking the 90th anniversary of the Reverso, which was originally introduced in 1931.

Q: How does the semi-jumping hour display work?
A: The hour display uses a semi-jumping mechanism that advances the hour digit in a single step at the top of each hour, while the minutes are displayed on a continuously rotating disc visible through a large aperture.

Q: What decorative techniques are used on the reverse side?
A: The reverse features deep blue enamel with golden star applications, guilloché sunray patterns, hand-lacquered elements, and pink gold star decorations — combining several Métiers Rares techniques.

Source

According to Monochrome Watches, published April 1, 2025.

Discover more about enamel artistry in our guide to métiers d'arts in watchmaking and the complete Reverso collection guide.