Reverso Squadra ambassador Eduardo Novillo Astrada took advantage of a break in the 2008 British Open polo tournament to visit the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre. Hosted by CEO Jérôme Lambert, he was invited to discover the mysteries of watch creation. This fascinating approach to the world of horological mechanisms gave him the opportunity to witness all the stages in the making of a watch. This journey to the heart of 175 years of history delighted the player, who was also given a warm welcome by the entire personnel.
1931. British colonial India Since 1931, the birth date of the Reverso, the history of Jaeger-LeCoultre has been intimately bound up with that of polo. From its origins in India, the legend is perpetuated on polo fields the world over. More than 75 years after the emergence of the reversible case, polo players serve as eminent ambassadors of the brand and its enduring links with the values of this premier equestrian sport. Polo, a noble heritage Born into a family passionately dedicated to the sport, Eduardo is the eldest of six children. His four brothers are also professional players. An outstanding competitor, Eduardo Novillo Astrada has won numerous honours, exercising his talent on polo fields around the globe and winning the most prestigious prizes: the extraordinary Triple Crown in Argentina, the British Open and the US Open. In addition to matches in his native land, this accomplished athlete enjoys playing in Europe and the United States. Reverso Squadra Presented in its masculine version in 2006, the Reverso Squadra embodies the timeless values of a sport that has found its way across continents and centuries. The first Reverso to deliberately turn its back on the famous rectangular proportions to adopt a case with bold square lines, the Reverso Squadra features an exceptionally powerful design along with clearly legible and useful functions. Elegant and sturdy, eminently refined and yet high on performance, it accompanies polo players in competitions all over the world. 2008, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the new Reverso Squadra World Chronograph Polo Fields. For the first time in its history, a Reverso is appearing in a high-tech black ceramic case. The 18-carat pink gold and ceramic model, issued in a limited series of 500, is a tribute to Eduardo Novillo Astrada. Press release
