Timed with the opening of The Dark Knight Rises in theaters in 2012,
which is the final Batman movie from Christopher Nolan, Jaeger LeCoultre
announced a new limited edition Batman Reverso watch. This new model is
based on the Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 watch but includes a
unique Batman logo lacquered on the reverse side. The dial side of the
watch features a very sleek black dial, paired with a black alligator
strap and stainless steel.
Jaeger LeCoultre watches are prized by
collectors as the brand has a tradition of supplying movements and other
parts to many other well-known watch companies, including Audemars
Piguet and Patek Philippe. Founded in 1833, the company has continued to
make advancements in watchmaking and actually made the most complicated
wristwatch in the world in 2009, which featured 26 complications. The
Reverso watch, first released in 1931, was designed for polo players who
had need of a watch that could be protected against shock. The lines of
the watch are Art Deco-inspired and the swiveling case may be engraved
for personalization.
The New Reverso Tribute to 1931
The
Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 watch, also just released, is unique
because the straps were specially commissioned by the company and make
by Eduardo Fagliano of Argentina, who also makes boots for Argentinian
polo players. As the original Reverso watch was designed for polo
players, this is a rather interesting tie-in. Only 100 of these limited
edition are available at $7,250 in stainless steel.
Interestingly,
this new Batman Reverso watch is not a mere tribute as Bruce Wayne,
played by Christian Bale, has worn one of the Reverso Jaeger LeCoultre
watches throughout the trilogy. Val Kilmer wore a Jaeger LeCoultre watch
as well for the Batman Forever movie in 1995. This is also the second
Batman Reverso watch produced by JLC. The first, released in 1995, isn't
as striking as this new model although it's still popular on the
secondhand market for those seeking limited edition watches from the
company.
The press release announcing this new Batman Reverso
included plenty of photos, although it didn't specify many details. How
many of these watches will be made is still unknown and it's also
unclear where they will be sold. Jaeger LeCoultre did hint that the
watch will be on display in JLC boutiques located in Hong Hong, Geneva,
London and Los Angeles, California.
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