Introduced in 1931, the Reverso has a most fascinating history, as the creation of the model absolutely ties functionality with aesthetics. During his travels in India, Swiss businessman and watch collector César de Trey attended a polo match at a club for British army officers. At that moment, one of these officers had broken the glass of his timepiece, and challenged de Trey to create a watch robust enough to resist a polo match, yet elegant enough to be worn in a formal setting. As such, the Reverso timepiece was born. With a dial that could be flipped, the outside case was also a perfect canvas for artistry and decoration. The possibilities were endless, from enamel, to engraving, and so on.

In 2015, the Grande Reverso 1931 London Edition was launched at the new Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique in Old Bond Street, London. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the manufacture released a limited run of 26 pieces with a rich and beautiful British racing green lacquer dial and the Big Ben decorated on the outside of the case.

Today, the London Edition with green dial is one of the most sought-after and exclusive series the brand has ever created. With such low production numbers, the model is very elusive and hardly ever comes on the market. To offer one on the auction market is a momentous occasion indeed.