Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso “Grande Taille” Two-Tone Silver Dial ref. 270.8.62 Box and Papers SetIn the early 1930s, businessman Csar de Trey was challenged to create a wristwatch that could withstand the impacts of polo matches. The solution came in the form of an ingenious design by Ren Alfred Chauvot: a reversible case that could be flipped to protect the dial during play. The Grande Taille (meaning "Large Size") was introduced as a larger version of the classic Reverso to accommodate contemporary tastes for bigger watches. The specific

Its color is a beautiful navy blue tone

a sentiment that extends to the timepieces carrying its name

housed in a 36

The watch is accompanied by double-punched papers

It has also been fitted with a new battery by our watchmaker

and Explorer lines

the watch boasts self-winding and water-resistant properties

The dial also features a sunken railroad track and blued no-lume hands

It's understood that a number of these watches were officially decommissioned by the Italian military and later sold at auction

- 37 mm x 44

This 36mm Oyster Perpetual is a fun and stylish piece that offers fantastic value

Both the hands and hour markers have developed a soft off-white patina