Quick summary
- Jaeger-LeCoultre has expanded the Reverso Tribute Monoface ‘Or Deco’ into five gold references across two case sizes.
- The collection includes gem-set Cocktail editions with rubies, sapphires or emeralds, plus small seconds and two-hand versions on matching gold Milanese bracelets.
- The Cocktail models are limited to 30 pieces each with price on application, while the white gold Small Seconds is limited to 200 pieces at £46,800 and the pink gold Solo Tempo is £38,300.
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Reverso Tribute Monoface ‘Or Deco’ collection takes the familiar rectangular icon and pushes it deeper into precious-metal evening-watch territory.
The idea is neatly contained in the name, with “or” being French for gold and the styling firmly tied to the Art Deco language that has defined the Reverso since the early 1930s.
A gold Reverso with a sharper dress-watch mood
The collection now spans five references, all using the Reverso Tribute Monoface format with a dial on one side and a solid precious-metal back on the other.
Four models use the larger case size, measuring 45.6mm long by 27.4mm wide and 7.56mm thick, while the new Solo Tempo comes in a smaller 40.1mm by 24.4mm format with the same slim profile.
That split matters because it gives the line two distinct personalities, with the larger watches reading as formal statement pieces and the smaller version feeling closer to a pure jewellery-like dress watch.
The Cocktail editions bring gems back to the Reverso story
The most theatrical trio is the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds ‘Or Deco Cocktail’ series, which frames the case with baguette-cut gemstones set into the gadroons.
There’s a pink gold model set with rubies, joined by two white gold versions set with blue sapphires or emeralds.
Each Cocktail reference uses 46 baguette-cut stones, giving the Reverso’s stepped case architecture a deliberate 1920s and 1930s cocktail-watch character rather than simply adding sparkle for its own sake.
The fourth larger model keeps the white gold case but drops the gem setting, leaving the gadroons clean for a more restrained version of the same design language.
Milanese bracelets make the design feel complete
All five watches are fitted to matching 18K gold Milanese mesh bracelets, which may be the detail that best separates these models from more conventional strap-mounted Reversos.
The bracelet gives the watch a continuous precious-metal presence on the wrist, while an integrated sliding clasp keeps the fit adjustable without disturbing the visual flow.
Dial execution stays classical across the collection, with finely grained surfaces, polished applied markers, dauphine hands and a railway minute track.
The pink gold pieces use golden-toned dials, while the white gold references move to silvered dials that underline the cooler character of the metal and gemstone pairings.
Manual-wound calibre and Monoface restraint
Inside each model is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s hand-wound calibre 822, running at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offering a 42-hour power reserve.
The larger models include hours, minutes and small seconds, while the Solo Tempo simplifies the display to hours and minutes despite using the same movement family.
In a world where the Reverso is often celebrated for dual-face complications, the Monoface approach feels especially appropriate here because it gives the blank reverse side room for engraving and keeps the watch visually disciplined.
| Model | Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface ‘Or Deco’ series |
|---|---|
| References | Q713211J, Q713311J, Q713313J, Q713312J, Q716216J |
| Case sizes | 45.6mm x 27.4mm x 7.56mm for Cocktail and Small Seconds models, 40.1mm x 24.4mm x 7.56mm for Solo Tempo |
| Case materials | 18K pink gold or 18K white gold |
| Gem setting | 46 baguette-cut rubies, blue sapphires or emeralds on Cocktail models |
| Dial | Finely grained golden or silvered dial with polished markers, dauphine hands and railway minute track |
| Movement | Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 822, manual winding |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph, 3 Hz |
| Power reserve | 42 hours |
| Functions | Hours and minutes, with small seconds on Cocktail and Small Seconds models |
| Water resistance | 30 metres |
| Bracelet | 18K pink gold or 18K white gold Milanese mesh bracelet with integrated sliding clasp |
| Availability | Cocktail models limited to 30 pieces each, white gold Small Seconds limited to 200 pieces, Solo Tempo not limited |
| Price | Cocktail models price on application, Small Seconds £46,800, Solo Tempo £38,300 |
The Reverso Tribute Monoface ‘Or Deco’ is best understood as a formal Reverso for collectors who want the original case concept, the elegance of a manually wound movement and the visual impact of a full gold bracelet.
The gem-set Cocktail editions will speak to buyers who want maximum period glamour, while the white gold Small Seconds and smaller pink gold Solo Tempo offer quieter routes into the same idea.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface ‘Or Deco’?
It’s a gold-focused Reverso Tribute Monoface collection inspired by Art Deco design, with five references in pink gold or white gold and matching gold Milanese bracelets.
How many new ‘Or Deco’ models are there?
There are five models, including three gem-set Cocktail editions, one white gold Small Seconds model without gemstones and one smaller pink gold Solo Tempo.
Are the Cocktail models limited editions?
Yes, each Cocktail reference is limited to 30 pieces.
What movement powers the collection?
All five watches use the manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 822 with a 42-hour power reserve.
How much does the Reverso Tribute Monoface ‘Or Deco’ cost?
The white gold Small Seconds is priced at £46,800 and the pink gold Solo Tempo is priced at £38,300, while the gem-set Cocktail models are price on application.
