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KLC · 10 April 2022, 05:41 PM

Would it be the OP or maybe Explorer? Or should it be the Sub?

Benzsiam · 10 April 2022, 05:47 PM

None

padi56 · 10 April 2022, 05:47 PM

None

rootbeer7 · 10 April 2022, 06:34 PM

The JLC Reverso is the only equivalent

christian-h · 10 April 2022, 06:49 PM

Why do you want to make that connection?

In my opinion, Cellini is the closest one.

KY.. · 10 April 2022, 06:52 PM

Easy; the under rated Cellini Prince, aliased as the doctor’s watch, that many forget is the only see through sapphire caseback modern Rolex…

GrantD · 10 April 2022, 06:53 PM

Rolex tank, but still only single faced.

OrangeSport · 10 April 2022, 07:03 PM

DJ

Sporty, elegant all purpose watch

amphr1 · 10 April 2022, 07:25 PM

The JLC Reverso has no equals. I can't imagine any watch company to build a watch for polo players and be successful. They'd have to find another niche sport to solve a problem for. In that sense the YM is closest because of its special function for sailing.

arcampado · 10 April 2022, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY..

Easy, the under rated Cellini Prince in PM that many fail to realize is the only see through sapphire caseback Rolex…

Agree, this is about as close as it gets but still a very different watch!

93 Turbo · 10 April 2022, 08:08 PM

Jaeger-LeCoultre: The watch makers of watchmakers

Simple: JLC are innovators

Picked this up earlier this week for the $ Rolex doesn't come close...

TswaneNguni · 10 April 2022, 08:11 PM

Prince

OrangeSport · 10 April 2022, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLC

Would it be the OP or maybe Explorer? Or should it be the Sub?

OP is a good call

Lots of people seem to think it's a dress watch!

TswaneNguni · 10 April 2022, 08:14 PM

[QUOTE=93 Turbo;12104076]Jaeger-LeCoultre: The watch makers of watchmakers

/QUOTE]

The watch of watchmakers .

Quality of the movements .

TswaneNguni · 10 April 2022, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amphora001

I can't imagine any watch company to build a watch for polo players and be successful. They'd have to find another niche sport to solve a problem for.

Spelunking with the white Expl II ?

padi56 · 10 April 2022, 08:33 PM

My vintage Rolex Prince doctor style dial,IMHO the modern day ones are pretenders.

travisb · 10 April 2022, 08:58 PM

Nothing from Rolex is even remotely close.

Rashid.bk · 10 April 2022, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

None

Was going to say this exact response. There literally is none from anyone really.
The JLC is a unique watch that stands alone imo.

brandrea · 10 April 2022, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY..

Easy; the under rated Cellini Prince, aliased as the doctor’s watch, that many forget is the only see through sapphire caseback modern Rolex…

Bingo

vesnyder · 10 April 2022, 09:39 PM

Learn something new every day - thanks to the forum! Rolex Prince - when was this made? I also have a Reverso and it is one of my favorites but do not find enough situations to wear it. Absolutely love this watch! This photo does not do it justice. Between the guilloche (sp?) and sub dial this thing really pops in real life - and for the price cannot be beat!

Cru Jones · 10 April 2022, 09:47 PM

Reverso is an icon. For Rolex, in the same price range, it would be DJ or Submariner.

dannyp · 11 April 2022, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Reverso is an icon. For Rolex, in the same price range, it would be DJ or Submariner.

I’d say OP in terms of origins, DJ in terms of icon-ism. OP and Reverso were both purpose-built to accommodate the physical demands of highbrow activities not accommodated by other watches of the era. As a result, they became popular recognitions of those achievements. In the case of Rolex, DJ eventually supplanted the OP as “the” Rolex, but for this purpose they’re essentially equivalent.

Sub came along later and built on what the OP started. That’s why the latter, along with the Reverso, stand out as the “originals” (in this analogy at least).

Mr. K · 11 April 2022, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

My vintage Rolex Prince doctor style dial,IMHO the modern day ones are pretenders.

Nice. Is it gold? What year?

When you say the modern ones are pretenders, can you elaborate. Not sure I follow. Is there something special the vintage ones do that the modern ones don't?

Seddyspaghetti · 11 April 2022, 05:19 AM

Daytona

cszy67 · 11 April 2022, 11:56 AM

Just because Rolex has watches that are similar in shape does not mean they are even remotely close to Jaeger-LeCoultre.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVqfStrG8ns

Boopie · 11 April 2022, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Was going to say this exact response. There literally is none from anyone really.
The JLC is a unique watch that stands alone imo.

Agreed. None. The Reverso is unique.

alex.cicollo · 11 April 2022, 05:02 PM

None. No comparison.

OG1982 · 11 April 2022, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

The JLC Reverso is the only equivalent

That's not entirely accurate...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...never-heard-of

alex.cicollo · 11 April 2022, 07:14 PM

From Patek CEO:

“And then there are plenty of other watches that I like, but not necessarily the brand – it doesn't mean I like all their other ones. For example, I always liked the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. I wish I could have made one. We have one in the museum, a Patek Reverso. I was very tempted to do my own Reverso, but I don't think it's fair – this is Jaeger's style, and that's how it is. I have to accept it.”

Full interview on HODINKEE…

Patek Philippe Boss Thierry Stern On Ukraine, Rolex, His Succession Plan, His Personal Collection – And, Yes, The Tiffany Nautilus

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pa...llection-and-y

padi56 · 11 April 2022, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

Nice. Is it gold? What year?

When you say the modern ones are pretenders, can you elaborate. Not sure I follow. Is there something special the vintage ones do that the modern ones don't?

Its silver around 1938-40 date-wise well the vintage Prince were the first so the modern day are just pretenders.

10 April 2022, 05:41 PM	#1
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10 April 2022, 06:34 PM	#4
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	The JLC Reverso is the only equivalent __________________ @imrootbeer7

10 April 2022, 06:52 PM	#6
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	Easy; the under rated Cellini Prince, aliased as the doctor’s watch, that many forget is the only see through sapphire caseback modern Rolex… __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

10 April 2022, 07:03 PM	#8
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	DJ Sporty, elegant all purpose watch __________________

10 April 2022, 05:47 PM	#2
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10 April 2022, 06:49 PM	#5
christian-h "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Christian Location: Sweden Posts: 87	Why do you want to make that connection? In my opinion, Cellini is the closest one.

10 April 2022, 06:53 PM	#7
GrantD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England Posts: 415	Rolex tank, but still only single faced.

10 April 2022, 07:25 PM	#9
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,235	The JLC Reverso has no equals. I can't imagine any watch company to build a watch for polo players and be successful. They'd have to find another niche sport to solve a problem for. In that sense the YM is closest because of its special function for sailing.

10 April 2022, 08:08 PM	#11
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Jaeger-LeCoultre: The watch makers of watchmakers Simple: JLC are innovators Picked this up earlier this week for the $ Rolex doesn't come close... Attached Images

10 April 2022, 08:11 PM	#12
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Prince

10 April 2022, 08:14 PM	#14
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	[QUOTE=93 Turbo;12104076]Jaeger-LeCoultre: The watch makers of watchmakers /QUOTE] The watch of watchmakers . Quality of the movements .

10 April 2022, 08:33 PM	#16
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	My vintage Rolex Prince doctor style dial,IMHO the modern day ones are pretenders. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 April 2022, 08:58 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Nothing from Rolex is even remotely close.

10 April 2022, 09:39 PM	#20
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,572	Learn something new every day - thanks to the forum! Rolex Prince - when was this made? I also have a Reverso and it is one of my favorites but do not find enough situations to wear it. Absolutely love this watch! This photo does not do it justice. Between the guilloche (sp?) and sub dial this thing really pops in real life - and for the price cannot be beat! Attached Images

10 April 2022, 09:47 PM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Reverso is an icon. For Rolex, in the same price range, it would be DJ or Submariner.

11 April 2022, 05:19 AM	#24
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Daytona

11 April 2022, 11:56 AM	#25
cszy67 Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 98	Just because Rolex has watches that are similar in shape does not mean they are even remotely close to Jaeger-LeCoultre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVqfStrG8ns

11 April 2022, 05:02 PM	#27
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 2,236	Which Rolex equivalent of the JLC Reverso? None. No comparison.

11 April 2022, 07:14 PM	#29
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 2,236	Which Rolex equivalent of the JLC Reverso? From Patek CEO: “And then there are plenty of other watches that I like, but not necessarily the brand – it doesn't mean I like all their other ones. For example, I always liked the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. I wish I could have made one. We have one in the museum, a Patek Reverso. I was very tempted to do my own Reverso, but I don't think it's fair – this is Jaeger's style, and that's how it is. I have to accept it.” Full interview on HODINKEE… Patek Philippe Boss Thierry Stern On Ukraine, Rolex, His Succession Plan, His Personal Collection – And, Yes, The Tiffany Nautilus https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pa...llection-and-y

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