In recent years Jaeger-LeCoultre has made Grande Reverso models with a medley of colours ranging from dark red enamel in 2012 to a rich cobalt blue on guilloché in 2013. This year, among a bevy of new highlights, Jaeger-LeCoultre released the handsome new Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 with a chocolate-toned dial. But what’s even more delightful about this timepiece is its strap of unparalleled beauty.

Not too long ago, the manufacture collaborated with renowed Italian leathermaking house Valextra for its feminine models, and now it has found the right spirit in Casa Fagliano – arguably the best leathermaker in Buenos Aires, Argentina, also known as the worldwide polo capital. In particular, Casa Fagliano has a lingering relationship with the sport since its establishment in 1892. The centuries-old atelier has been making boots and other leather accessories for polo players since the beginning. Indeed, throughout its time the Fagliano family, now into the third generation, has been dedicated to the singular craft of fine leatherworking.

Entranced by this delightful colour palette, the eye naturally lingers on the pleasing contrasts between the glowing chocolate shade of the watch face and the pink gold of the case, including the traditional gadroons framing the dial.

For the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, Casa Fagliano has agreed to produce hand-crafted straps in successive stages following the strict principles of time-honoured tradition in working with cordovan leather, which is renowned for its exceptional resistance. Delivered along with each watch, the strap made in the Casa Fagliano workshops is distinguished by its elegant suppleness and hand-made mode of production that makes it truly one of a kind. 

In a beautiful chestnut brown with extra fine stitching on the edges, the straps by Casa Fagliano pair perfectly with one’s fine leather briefcase, belt, lace-ups or boots – polo, preferably.