Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns that takes a snapshot of what kind of watches celebrities around the world are wearing. Let's take a look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch worn by Charles Michel, President of the European Council (EU President), who attended the G7 Summit held in Cornwall, UK from June 11th to 13th.
Text by Yukaco Numamoto
Article published on June 2021, 6
Charles Michel, President of the European Council (EU President)
Charles Michel has been serving as President of the European Council (EU President) since December 2019. He was previously Prime Minister of Belgium and recently participated in the G7, so many people may recognize him.
This time, we will introduce the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duo that he wears on his left hand.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duo
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Slim Duo worn by Charles Michel is, as its name suggests, a model that pursues thinness despite having a duo face. It is slightly smaller than the current Reverso Tribute Duo Small Seconds.
Design inspired by the original Reverso
The Grande Reverso Ultra Slim Duo, released in 2013, has a design reminiscent of the original Reverso, released in 1931. Like the original, the logo on the white dial, which is the main face, is inscribed with the model name "REVERSO" at 12 o'clock instead of the brand logo.
Manual winding (Cal. 854/1). 21 jewels. 21,600 vph. Power reserve approximately 45 hours. Stainless steel (46.8 x 27.4 mm). Water resistant to 3 bar. Crocodile strap. Discontinued.
In Europe, many people think of watches as something that is passed down from parents to the next generation. There seems to be a strong sense of cherishing good things for a long time. It is also common to give or purchase watches as gifts at important milestones.
Charles Michel may have also purchased a Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duo to mark the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Belgium in 14.
