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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Chaumet Retailer Signature – 18K Yellow Gold Cream Dial

Details

Hand selected by the Chaumet curation team

The Reverso is already a design icon, but this Reference 140.007.1 adds a layer of provenance that is rarely seen. It is a double-stamped execution, featuring the Chaumet signature on the dial alongside Jaeger-LeCoultre. In the 1990s, the historic Parisian jeweler Chaumet selected specific models to be sold through their boutiques, marking them as pieces of exceptional design. This is a curated artifact from one of the most prestigious retail partnerships in watch history, representing a period when the brand was catering mainly to Parisian clientele.

Exclusive hallmarks and history

This specific Reverso carries details that confirm its boutique origins. The caseback is engraved with a custom Chaumet serial number, separating it from the standard JLC production line. It also features LeCoultre hallmarks on the case, a branding detail found on high-end gold pieces from this era that points toward its specific heritage and manufacturing origins. The cream dial has aged with a consistent patina, giving the watch a lovely warm character.

Preserved 18k gold

The piece is in good vintage condition overall. The 18k yellow gold case is in good condition, retaining the sharp lines and the distinct flipping mechanism that defines the model. The dial and crystal are well-preserved, with the patina on the dial being the only significant sign of its age. It is currently paired with an aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Mechanically, the movement is performing exactly as it should and is running strong after passing our test bench.

A Parisian outlier

This is for the collector who values the specific, boutique-driven history of the 20th century. It offers the classic Reverso silhouette but with the added weight of the Chaumet name and the rarity of the LeCoultre hallmarks. It's a sophisticated, historical piece that manages to be unmistakably JLC while remaining a rare outlier in any room.

Key Specs

Reference: 140.007.1

Model: Reverso Chaumet Double Stamp

Year: 1990–1997

Movement: Quartz

Case Size: 23x33mm

Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold

Bracelet: Leather Strap

Dial: Cream Patina

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold

SKU: 449

History

Jaeger-LeCoultre was founded in 1833 in the Vallée de Joux, a valley in Switzerland that has been central to precision watchmaking for centuries. The Reverso — introduced in 1931 for polo players who needed to protect their watch crystal during matches — features a case that slides and flips 180 degrees, hiding the crystal behind an Art Deco caseback. It is one of the most enduring watch designs ever created, still in production nearly a century later. Our example, the ref 140.007.1 from the 1990s, is a Chaumet double-stamped piece that adds a layer of Paris retail history to an already significant object.