In the early 1930s, businessman César de Trey was challenged to create a wristwatch that could withstand the impacts of polo matches. The solution came in the form of an ingenious design by René-Alfred Chauvot: a reversible case that could be flipped to protect the dial during play.

 

The Grande Taille (meaning "Large Size") was introduced as a larger version of the classic Reverso to accommodate contemporary tastes for bigger watches. The specific reference offered here was launched in the 1990s and remained available until the mid-2000s.

 

The stainless steel case measures 26 x 36 mm (excluding the lugs), with a lug-to-lug length of 42 mm. The case is in lovely condition and bears a thin, charming engraving: “27.08.2009”.

 

It comes fitted with a Bulang & Sons leather strap and is secured by a JLC steel folding clasp.

 

The iconic Reverso “Art Deco” style dial is a classic silver two-tone version, featuring an inner railroad minute track, glossy painted Arabic numerals, a small running seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock, and an elegant blued handset.

 

This timeless classic has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.

 

The Grande Taille represents the evolution of the Reverso—offering a larger footprint while staying true to the core design principles that made the original a success.

 

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Specifications:

 

• JLC Reverso “Grande taille“ reference 270.8.62

• 26 x 36 mm (excluding the lugs) steel case “ Reversible“

• Serial 205xxxx dating to the late 1990s

• Silver two toned dial with black Arabic painted numerals and small seconds & blued hands

• JLC Hand wound cal.822 movement

• Pictured Bulang and sons leather strap with steel JLC folding clasp

• Thin charming engraving on case back “27.08.2009”

• Fully serviced by our watchmaker

• One-year mechanical warranty

• Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping