Jaeger Lecoultre
Reverso Classic Unisex Quartz - Ostrich

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso — Ref. 252.8.08 — Steel — Silver dial — JLC 657 quartz — Sapphire crystal — Brown ostrich strap with JLC deployant clasp — Year 2009 Fullset

The measured seriousness of an icon: luxurious ostrich, deployant clasp. Intelligent comfort, discreet luxury, professional poise.

You start the day with a simple gesture: the deployant clasp snaps shut with a crisp, precise, almost reassuring click. No need to hunt for the right hole or mark the leather; the closure hugs the wrist and distributes the weight naturally. At first touch, the ostrich strap reveals its distinctive, supple, lively grain—an tactile elegance you appreciate from the first minutes and still find unchanged at night, because the deployant protects the leather and preserves its shape over time. In the office, the Reverso stays the course: a luxury watch with a decidedly professional character that doesn’t need to do too much to project seriousness. It slips under a shirt cuff, suits a dark pantsuit or a double-breasted jacket, and pairs with raw denim just as well. On a feminine or masculine wrist alike, the line remains unisex—straight and clear; the dial’s legibility, the case’s balance, and the discretion of polished steel create a controlled presence. Nothing ostentatious, everything in its place: the watch speaks of restraint, focus, and quality of execution.

As the day goes on, you enjoy the comfort without thinking about it: the deployant lets you take the watch off and put it back on in one motion, leaving no marks on the leather and never losing the perfect fit. In meetings, the Reverso is sensed more than shown; on the move, it stays stable and discreet; in the evening, the ostrich brings a subtle warmth that softens the steel and underscores the Art Deco design. That mix is precisely what makes the difference: discreet luxury that’s never out of place in professional settings, yet affirms a confident, serious, measured personality.

An timeless icon since 1931, the Reverso is recognised by its reversible case—born to protect the crystal and since become an aesthetic signature. In this steel reference 252.8.08, the medium format (about 23 × 38 mm) sits naturally on the wrist. The silver dial with Arabic numerals, protected by a sapphire crystal, offers clear legibility; blued hands add a jewel-like nuance under the light. The in-house JLC 657 quartz movement provides calm precision and carefree use, while 3-bar water resistance suits urban life. The observed production window for this 252.8.08 configuration runs from the late 1990s to the first half of the 2000s. The example offered here dates specifically to 2009, squarely within that span, and presents the Reverso in its most classic expression: triple gadroons, elongated proportions, a solid reversible back ready for engraving, and a functional elegance faithful to the original spirit. That aesthetic continuity explains the model’s undiminished modernity today.

On the wrist, the characteristic grain of the brown ostrich strap brings a subtle warmth that pairs perfectly with the polished steel case. The closure is a secure, comfortable Jaeger-LeCoultre steel deployant clasp that preserves the bracelet’s line and makes sizing easy. The watch slips under a shirt cuff, complements a sand-tone suit or a black jacket, and moves from office to dinner with the same ease. Each piece offered by Mostra passes through our watchmaking atelier: movement checks (consumption and stability), basic 3-bar water-resistance test, verification of the reversible case, ultrasonic cleaning of case and clasp with careful freshening of the strap, closure check, and sizing to your wrist. The watch is delivered with a certificate of authenticity, Mostra’s 3-year warranty, and presented with box & original warranty papers

Choosing this 2009 Reverso 252.8.08 at Mostra means benefiting from a rigorous selection of coherent configurations, sympathetic polishing that respects the case edges and flat planes, and long-term support: wearing advice, water-resistance follow-ups, battery replacement, and scheduled maintenance. Our expertise helps you fine-tune the fit, consider personalizing the reversible back if you wish, and preserve the patrimonial value of a piece whose elegance stands the test of time.

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