Two JLC families representing opposite poles of the catalog: watchmaking's most iconic reversible dress watch versus a sport piece with underwater-exploration heritage. They share the same manufacture, nothing else — not the case, not the purpose.
A rectangular, reversible case that flips on a lateral rail patented in 1931, originally designed to protect the crystal during polo matches. The Duoface complication adds a full second dial on the reverso side, with its own time zone — built for travelers, not for swimming.
A round, 42mm steel case reviving the internal rotating bezel of the 1968 Memovox Polaris (a mechanical-alarm watch for explorers and divers), operated entirely from the crown at 2 o'clock without touching the crystal. Unlike the original Memovox, this Automatic execution skips the alarm function.
The Reverso Duoface sits around 30m [UNVERIFIED], enough for dress use but not for swimming with it on. The Polaris Automatic is rated around 100m [UNVERIFIED], built for more active use, though it isn't a technical dive watch either.
Pick the Reverso Duoface if you value the engineering of a uniquely reversible case and a second dial for travel. Pick the Polaris Automatic if you prefer a round, daily-wear sport watch with underwater-exploration heritage and an unusual bezel mechanism. Neither has verified market price data in Cazador yet.