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acaixguard · 27 November 2015, 01:36 PM

While walking around midtown NYC this summer, we stopped in the JLC boutique. While I was trying on various Reversos and Ultra Thins, my wife wandered to the women's section, and a few ladies Reversos caught her eye. She tried on the medium sized Reverso Duetto, but due to her petite size, she tried on the smaller one (ref. 2668412). Voila...it was an instant hit for her. The size was great for her, along with the fact that it is like having 2 great watches in one. The "casual" side is a classic white face, with an "evening" side based on a black dial accented with 2 rows of diamonds. My wife is not into watches that garner attention, and thus isn't usually a fan of diamonds. However, the layout on the Reverso Duetto is done with perfect subtlety. In addition, the JLC calibre 844 is a movement any true WIS would appreciate! The watch she has been wearing for the past 10+ years is the Cartier Tank Francaise. A nice looking watch, but it's a quartz movement, and she always wanted a mechanical watch.

Fast forward to the last month...and the same watch is on both of our minds. We decide now is a good time to pull the trigger on it. Since then, I have been in talks with George at Govberg Jewelers about that watch. I finally give him the go ahead to get the 2668412 ordered. Alas, he tells me it has been discontinued, and replaced with a slightly updated version in the 2668430. The new reference number has only a few slight changes. The dimensions are about 1mm larger in both directions, with the "casual" dial font having the more classic type. The crown is also of a more classic design, and the strap has a seamless look. After showing my wife the changes, we are both satisfied with the updates, and send in our payment for it. We were told it would be expected at the end of the month.

This past weekend, I got notice from George that the watch will soon be ready to be shipped to us. We received it yesterday, and my wife couldn't be happier. Great size for her petite wrists. Luckily, the last hole in the strap is a good fit for her, so no need to get an extra hole punched.

For you WIS guys who are considering a watch for the special lady in their life, I highly recommend giving the Reverso Duetto line a serious look. As stated before, it is a ladies watch that any male who appreciates horology will appreciate!

A few quick pics...
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Lordofrolex · 27 November 2015, 01:52 PM

Very nice

jnelson3097 · 27 November 2015, 02:25 PM

Looks great!

acaixguard · 27 November 2015, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

Looks great!

Thanks for the referral to George@Govberg too!

mps354 · 27 November 2015, 10:44 PM

Very nice!

Marcela · 27 November 2015, 11:19 PM

Congratulations!!!! Very beautiful watch, that is great pleasure to own and wear

Psmith · 27 November 2015, 11:23 PM

Nice, congrats

themast · 28 November 2015, 01:50 AM

Very nice reference. I had pretty much the same experience with my wife. She was not very interested in Reverso's but once she tried a Duetto on she fell in love! We have not added it yet but is definitively is on our list.

Congratulations to you and your wife!

Tmac478 · 28 November 2015, 02:11 AM

Wow!, that's a great looking watch - or should I say great looking watches?

Hairdude1 · 28 November 2015, 12:08 PM

Very nice

malarky_hk · 28 November 2015, 03:26 PM

Classy!

PatekCollector · 28 November 2015, 05:22 PM

Very nice watch, very kind husband and very lucky wife.

acaixguard · 30 November 2015, 03:33 AM

Thanks for all the kind comments!

nick c · 30 November 2015, 03:55 AM

Congrats to her

SearChart · 30 November 2015, 04:45 AM

Congrats!

BNA/LION · 30 November 2015, 04:58 AM

Sweet!

sea-dweller · 6 December 2015, 04:19 AM

Looks great!

27 November 2015, 01:36 PM	#1
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Incoming for the wife While walking around midtown NYC this summer, we stopped in the JLC boutique. While I was trying on various Reversos and Ultra Thins, my wife wandered to the women's section, and a few ladies Reversos caught her eye. She tried on the medium sized Reverso Duetto, but due to her petite size, she tried on the smaller one (ref. 2668412). Voila...it was an instant hit for her. The size was great for her, along with the fact that it is like having 2 great watches in one. The "casual" side is a classic white face, with an "evening" side based on a black dial accented with 2 rows of diamonds. My wife is not into watches that garner attention, and thus isn't usually a fan of diamonds. However, the layout on the Reverso Duetto is done with perfect subtlety. In addition, the JLC calibre 844 is a movement any true WIS would appreciate! The watch she has been wearing for the past 10+ years is the Cartier Tank Francaise. A nice looking watch, but it's a quartz movement, and she always wanted a mechanical watch. Fast forward to the last month...and the same watch is on both of our minds. We decide now is a good time to pull the trigger on it. Since then, I have been in talks with George at Govberg Jewelers about that watch. I finally give him the go ahead to get the 2668412 ordered. Alas, he tells me it has been discontinued, and replaced with a slightly updated version in the 2668430. The new reference number has only a few slight changes. The dimensions are about 1mm larger in both directions, with the "casual" dial font having the more classic type. The crown is also of a more classic design, and the strap has a seamless look. After showing my wife the changes, we are both satisfied with the updates, and send in our payment for it. We were told it would be expected at the end of the month. This past weekend, I got notice from George that the watch will soon be ready to be shipped to us. We received it yesterday, and my wife couldn't be happier. Great size for her petite wrists. Luckily, the last hole in the strap is a good fit for her, so no need to get an extra hole punched. For you WIS guys who are considering a watch for the special lady in their life, I highly recommend giving the Reverso Duetto line a serious look. As stated before, it is a ladies watch that any male who appreciates horology will appreciate! A few quick pics... IMG_2543.jpg IMG_2545.jpg IMG_2532.jpg IMG_2533.jpg

27 November 2015, 01:52 PM	#2
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Very nice __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

27 November 2015, 11:19 PM	#6
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,470	Congratulations!!!! Very beautiful watch, that is great pleasure to own and wear __________________ "Tomorrow will be a good day"

27 November 2015, 11:23 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice, congrats __________________

28 November 2015, 12:08 PM	#10
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 November 2015, 02:25 PM	#3
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Looks great!

27 November 2015, 10:44 PM	#5
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Very nice!

28 November 2015, 01:50 AM	#8
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,704	Very nice reference. I had pretty much the same experience with my wife. She was not very interested in Reverso's but once she tried a Duetto on she fell in love! We have not added it yet but is definitively is on our list. Congratulations to you and your wife!

28 November 2015, 02:11 AM	#9
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Wow!, that's a great looking watch - or should I say great looking watches?

28 November 2015, 03:26 PM	#11
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Classy!

28 November 2015, 05:22 PM	#12
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Very nice watch, very kind husband and very lucky wife. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

30 November 2015, 03:33 AM	#13
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Thanks for all the kind comments!

30 November 2015, 03:55 AM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats to her

30 November 2015, 04:58 AM	#16
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Sweet! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

6 December 2015, 04:19 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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