Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds Ref. Q397843J

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds, reference Q397843J, is the green-dial version of one of watchmaking's true icons. The Reverso was created in 1931 with a case that slides and flips over in its cradle, originally so polo players could turn the dial face-down to protect the glass, and this Tribute model revives the Art Deco codes of those first pieces: the stepped case, the gadroons, trapezoidal applied indexes, and Dauphine hands. The stainless steel case measures 45.6 by 27.4mm.

The draw here is the dial: a deep, sunray-brushed green that shifts and shimmers as the light moves across it, with a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock keeping the layout clean and balanced. Being the Monoface, the reverse is a blank, polished panel, the customizable surface Jaeger-LeCoultre has always offered for engraving, a monogram, or personal enamel work, which is part of the Reverso's character. Inside is the hand-wound in-house Calibre 822, with a 42-hour power reserve, and it is water resistant to 30 metres.

This is a watch for someone who wants understatement with real horological pedigree rather than a sports watch. At Konesseur, every Jaeger-LeCoultre is authenticated and inspected in Dubai before listing, and the UAE's 5% VAT keeps a piece at this level below European retail. See more watches to compare.

• Reference and model: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds, Ref. Q397843J, stainless steel, green sunray dial, 45.6 x 27.4mm
• Movement and design: hand-wound in-house Calibre 822, 42-hour power reserve, small seconds at 6, blank customizable reverse, reversible Art Deco case, 30m water resistance
• Condition and authenticity: authenticated by Konesseur (confirm condition, box and papers against the listing)