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Jagatai · 21 June 2012, 01:22 PM

Ok folks, I've been collecting subs for the past year and I have three in my collection: a very sharp 1961 gilt pcg Tudor sub on a leather band with Rolex SS buckle, a 1964 non chapter ring gilt 5512 on a 1966 rivet and a NOS 1680 with lightly patinad lumes.

I'm thinking of a watch that I could wear for very formal occasions so I'm torn between a WG silver dial DayDate or a JLC reverso.

Any reverso owners on the forum? The rectangular case is intriguing, and while I don't care for the Arabic dial, I like the dark dial with markers.
I don't like sapphire crystals on modern reversos.

On the other hand a plastic 1803 in WG silver pie pan is a great watch too.

Ebruner · 21 June 2012, 01:29 PM

I own both, and if I had to choose........Day-Date 7 days a week, and twice on Sunday.

Jagatai · 21 June 2012, 01:32 PM

Ok! That's pretty convincing to me...Rolex holds a special place in my heart too. So why stray right??

Cheers!

psv · 21 June 2012, 01:35 PM

The Reverso is a classic dress watch but it is hard beat the durability and value of a President. I'd go DD myself.

tom2517 · 21 June 2012, 01:37 PM

I am biased, never liked JLC, so DD for sure.

Baco Noir · 21 June 2012, 02:18 PM

I was just looking at the Reverso's in Vegas, but the President is hard to beat for a classic classy watch and would be my choice.

z32turbo · 21 June 2012, 02:24 PM

I'd have to go Day Date for sure. Reverso's are nice but they can't beat a DD.

Monte Cristo · 21 June 2012, 03:39 PM

It seems I might be the only JLC fan here.

Dont get me wrong, love the DD and I will own one one day, but the Reverso is iconic.

Ever since I saw Pearce Brosnan in the movie the Thomas Crown Affair 'flipping' one during his dinner with Renee Russo I had to have one!

kilyung · 21 June 2012, 03:55 PM

I'll be your wingman, Alex. I prefer a Reverso for formal occasions.

capote · 21 June 2012, 03:56 PM

That is a tough one. The Reverso is a bit more low-key but the DD is just
plain cool.

Eeyore · 21 June 2012, 06:58 PM

I have a couple of (sports) Rolexes, but my next watch will be a Reverso ultra-thin for more formal occasions. It's much more refined than a Rolex in my view.

jwalther · 21 June 2012, 08:27 PM

"Very formal?" You need a Reverso. . .

wokafu · 21 June 2012, 08:31 PM

reverso vote #3..

1William · 21 June 2012, 08:39 PM

Vintage Day Date.

beaglehusky · 21 June 2012, 09:14 PM

And this is coming from a big JLC fan!

I am also in the hunt for a WG Day-date.

Ultimately, you can't really go wrong with either choice.

Jagatai · 21 June 2012, 10:38 PM

Wow nice watches guys! Mike is that the 1931 tribute limited edition?

nick c · 21 June 2012, 11:10 PM

I like DD

Rockrolex · 21 June 2012, 11:14 PM

The Reverso is very nice if you like squared off watches (which I do not, particularly).

But I would go with the DD. I have YG DD and love it.

caryyee · 21 June 2012, 11:41 PM

For the price of a DD, have you considered a PP Nautilus or Calatrava? Or a Breguet? Or a Lange? They're in the same price range, and there are some truely beautiful dress watches from those brands.

GermanyMatt · 21 June 2012, 11:44 PM

The DD is so much more versatile than the JLC IMO.. Easy to dress up or down with.

slcbbrown · 22 June 2012, 12:24 AM

DD. I consider the Reverso a real classic (of course, the DD is too), and a great addition to any watch collection. I'm also not much of a DD on bracelet fan-- an awful lot of gold, IMO-- but I'd still pick the DD.

A DD is a true Rolex, tough, stylish, easy to service, can do almost anything a Sub can, and looks classic on a strap.

Demosthene · 22 June 2012, 12:47 AM

Reverso gets my vote as well.

kilyung · 22 June 2012, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagatai

Wow nice watches guys! Mike is that the 1931 tribute limited edition?

Yes it's the US Edition of the Tribute To Reverso but not a LE, just limited production of 100/year. There's another 100 for 2012. There's also the regular production Ultrathin Reverso. The Reverso dresses up/down better than one would think.

Jagatai · 22 June 2012, 04:58 AM

I'm diggin the 1931 tribute. It's a sapphire crystal right?

McLovin · 22 June 2012, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwalther

"Very formal?" You need a Reverso. . .
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+1. Reverso is so classy

TswaneNguni · 24 June 2012, 03:55 PM

Reverso GMT Grand Date in YG on bracelet

TSW · 24 June 2012, 11:48 PM

DD for me!

mike · 25 June 2012, 02:48 AM

I've never had either one, but if I had to choose the DD would be my pick.

Mick8moses · 28 June 2012, 05:21 AM

As you already have wonderful vintage Subs and your are looking for truly formal occasions, I would lean to the Reverso.

If you were going for one watch to wear with everything you couldn't do much better than the DD. But you already have daily wear covered with lively Subs. For formal the Reverso is simply classic.

J. Alan · 28 June 2012, 09:39 AM

The JLC Reverso was the first watch I truly desired - so much so that I purchased one on a 1997 Caribbean cruise at the St. Thomas AD (Columbian Jewellers who are no longer there). It is a true original classic art deco design that is still in production.

Unfortunately, my poor JLC Reverso lies in my watch box largely unworn as my interest has shifted to Rolex. It also requires servicing (the 1st one!) and is on my priority list for this.

I would not purchase another Reverso, as I am more interested in the Rolex DD. But, than again, I could change my mind if ...............

J. Alan

21 June 2012, 01:22 PM	#1
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	JLC reverso or Rolex Day Date? Ok folks, I've been collecting subs for the past year and I have three in my collection: a very sharp 1961 gilt pcg Tudor sub on a leather band with Rolex SS buckle, a 1964 non chapter ring gilt 5512 on a 1966 rivet and a NOS 1680 with lightly patinad lumes. I'm thinking of a watch that I could wear for very formal occasions so I'm torn between a WG silver dial DayDate or a JLC reverso. Any reverso owners on the forum? The rectangular case is intriguing, and while I don't care for the Arabic dial, I like the dark dial with markers. I don't like sapphire crystals on modern reversos. On the other hand a plastic 1803 in WG silver pie pan is a great watch too.

21 June 2012, 01:29 PM	#2
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I own both, and if I had to choose........Day-Date 7 days a week, and twice on Sunday. __________________

21 June 2012, 02:24 PM	#7
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd have to go Day Date for sure. Reverso's are nice but they can't beat a DD. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

21 June 2012, 08:27 PM	#12
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	"Very formal?" You need a Reverso. . . __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

21 June 2012, 11:14 PM	#18
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,516	The Reverso is very nice if you like squared off watches (which I do not, particularly). But I would go with the DD. I have YG DD and love it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 June 2012, 01:32 PM	#3
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Ok! That's pretty convincing to me...Rolex holds a special place in my heart too. So why stray right?? Cheers!

21 June 2012, 01:35 PM	#4
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,063	The Reverso is a classic dress watch but it is hard beat the durability and value of a President. I'd go DD myself.

21 June 2012, 01:37 PM	#5
tom2517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Asia & US Posts: 1,550	I am biased, never liked JLC, so DD for sure.

21 June 2012, 02:18 PM	#6
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,819	I was just looking at the Reverso's in Vegas, but the President is hard to beat for a classic classy watch and would be my choice.

21 June 2012, 03:55 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I'll be your wingman, Alex. I prefer a Reverso for formal occasions.

21 June 2012, 03:56 PM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	That is a tough one. The Reverso is a bit more low-key but the DD is just plain cool.

21 June 2012, 06:58 PM	#11
Eeyore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Eeyore Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 113	I have a couple of (sports) Rolexes, but my next watch will be a Reverso ultra-thin for more formal occasions. It's much more refined than a Rolex in my view.

21 June 2012, 08:31 PM	#13
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	reverso vote #3..

21 June 2012, 08:39 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,909	Vintage Day Date.

21 June 2012, 10:38 PM	#16
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Wow nice watches guys! Mike is that the 1931 tribute limited edition?

21 June 2012, 11:10 PM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I like DD

21 June 2012, 11:41 PM	#19
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	For the price of a DD, have you considered a PP Nautilus or Calatrava? Or a Breguet? Or a Lange? They're in the same price range, and there are some truely beautiful dress watches from those brands.

21 June 2012, 11:44 PM	#20
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	The DD is so much more versatile than the JLC IMO.. Easy to dress up or down with.

22 June 2012, 12:24 AM	#21
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	DD. I consider the Reverso a real classic (of course, the DD is too), and a great addition to any watch collection. I'm also not much of a DD on bracelet fan-- an awful lot of gold, IMO-- but I'd still pick the DD. A DD is a true Rolex, tough, stylish, easy to service, can do almost anything a Sub can, and looks classic on a strap.

22 June 2012, 12:47 AM	#22
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Reverso gets my vote as well.

22 June 2012, 04:58 AM	#24
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I'm diggin the 1931 tribute. It's a sapphire crystal right?

24 June 2012, 03:55 PM	#26
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Reverso GMT Grand Date in YG on bracelet

24 June 2012, 11:48 PM	#27
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	DD for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 June 2012, 02:48 AM	#28
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I've never had either one, but if I had to choose the DD would be my pick.

28 June 2012, 05:21 AM	#29
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	As you already have wonderful vintage Subs and your are looking for truly formal occasions, I would lean to the Reverso. If you were going for one watch to wear with everything you couldn't do much better than the DD. But you already have daily wear covered with lively Subs. For formal the Reverso is simply classic.

28 June 2012, 09:39 AM	#30
J. Alan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	The JLC Reverso was the first watch I truly desired - so much so that I purchased one on a 1997 Caribbean cruise at the St. Thomas AD (Columbian Jewellers who are no longer there). It is a true original classic art deco design that is still in production. Unfortunately, my poor JLC Reverso lies in my watch box largely unworn as my interest has shifted to Rolex. It also requires servicing (the 1st one!) and is on my priority list for this. I would not purchase another Reverso, as I am more interested in the Rolex DD. But, than again, I could change my mind if ............... J. Alan

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