Watches & Wonders 2026 New Release Information: Jaeger-LeCoultre Announces "Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' Series"
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues its homage to the 19th-century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai by unveiling four new Reverso Tribute Enamel models inspired by his 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series. Each of these four limited-edition pieces, restricted to 10 units, features intricate hand-decoration by Jaeger-LeCoultre's Métiers Rares™ artisans, including guilloché and enamel dials, and enamel miniature paintings of Hokusai's works on the casebacks. These new models complete the series, depicting the final four waterfalls from Hokusai's eight-part collection.
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Summary:
• Four works meticulously reproduced in detail: Four models, each limited to 10 pieces, depicting Katsushika Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' through grand feu enamel miniature painting.
• Showcasing Métiers Rares™: 100 hours of work for each watch. Hand-guilloché and enamel dials, and casebacks adorned with miniature enamel paintings.
• Honoring a leading 19th-century Japanese artist: The final works in Katsushika Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series.
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues its homage to Katsushika Hokusai, a leading 19th-century Japanese artist, by announcing four new Reverso Tribute Enamel models inspired by his 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series. Each of the four limited-edition models, restricted to 10 pieces, is hand-decorated by the artisans of Jaeger-LeCoultre's Métiers Rares™ workshop. The dials feature guilloché and enamel, while the casebacks are adorned with enamel miniature paintings inspired by Hokusai's works. Following previous works in Hokusai's eight-part 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series, the new Reverso models depict the final four works: 'Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu', 'Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido', 'Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province', and 'Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto'.
Celebrating an Artistic Bridge Between East and West
Katsushika Hokusai (c. 1760–1849) is celebrated as a bridge between Eastern and Western art movements and was an innovator who profoundly influenced Japanese art. His fame primarily stems from the revolutionary techniques he brought to ukiyo-e in the 19th century, which transformed a genre that had been limited in subject matter for nearly 200 years to include landscapes, plants, and animals. Hokusai was a prolific painter and printmaker, and during his lifetime, woodblock printing flourished as a means of reproducing ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e and woodblock prints, primarily by Katsushika Hokusai, became central to the formation of the perception of Japanese art in the West, greatly influencing Impressionism and subsequent art movements.
Since 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre has celebrated Hokusai's artwork by presenting limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel models.
2018: The first Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai, honoring Hokusai's iconic 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' series, including 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'.
2021: A limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel model reproducing 'Kirifuri Waterfall at Mount Kurokami in Shimotsuke', one work from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series.
2022: A limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel model reproducing 'Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Road', another work from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series.
2023: Limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel models reproducing two more works from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series: 'Ono Waterfall on the Kisokaido Road' and 'Yoshitsune's Horse-Washing Waterfall at Yoshino in Washu'.
2026: Limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel models reproducing the final four works from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series in miniature size: 'Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu', 'Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido', 'Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province', and 'Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto'.
Hokusai's complete eight-part series 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' is recognized as a turning point in Japanese art, being the first ukiyo-e work to depict the subject of falling water, and one of the earliest examples of the artist's use of the then-new and fashionable Prussian blue pigment. Prussian blue, created in Berlin in the 18th century as the first modern synthetic pigment, arrived in Japan from Europe in the early 19th century. Before then, European and Japanese artists primarily used blue extracted from indigo and obtained from crushed semi-precious stones. Prussian blue offered an intensity, depth, and permanence of color not achievable with traditional Japanese blue pigments, allowing for richer and more diverse shades of blue. Hokusai was an early adopter and enthusiastic user of this new pigment, incorporating it into many of his works, including 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji'. In the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series, Prussian blue skillfully expresses the power and majesty of the waterfalls, with gradients of blue giving the torrents deep dimension and dynamism. Hokusai's use of Prussian blue was not merely a matter of color; it was a technical and artistic innovation that enriched expression, transformed Japanese printmaking, and left a lasting legacy.
The Beauty of Waterfalls: Artistry and Precision
Just as Hokusai's art evolved through a lifelong quest for technique, the artisans of Jaeger-LeCoultre's in-house Métiers Rares™ workshop constantly push the boundaries of their craft, finally completing Hokusai's masterpiece 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series with these last four masterpieces. These Reverso Tribute Enamel limited edition models employ the prestigious Geneva technique for the enamel miniature painting on the reverse side. This advanced process requires a minimum of 14 layers of enamel to be fired at 800°C and fully hardened before the next layer is applied, totaling 80 hours of meticulous work. In addition to the technical feat of faithfully reproducing the color tones of Hokusai's original prints, including the unique blurring effects of woodblock printing, the enamel artisans faced the challenge of transferring these intricate works on an extremely small scale of just 2 cm². Most notably, the original Japanese captions are handwritten in incredibly tiny script on the cartouches placed at the top of each frame, maintaining perfect accuracy and being visible to the naked eye. This exquisite artistry on the reverse side creates a rich and unexpected contrast with the understated design of the front dial, which features applied baton hour markers, Dauphine hands, and a minute track. The front dial embodies further mastery through the fusion of geometry and color. After the hand-guilloché is completed, 4 to 5 layers of translucent colored enamel are applied, with each layer undergoing repeated firing and drying to achieve a captivating finish.
'Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu', in miniature size, not only depicts the torrent of the waterfall and its vertical plunge pool but also expresses the joy people experience in witnessing it. Small groups of people are shown gathering at the purifying pool, overwhelmed by the majestic flow of water. The symbolic contrast is powerful, with the coexistence of nature's might and human fragility. The hand-guilloché front dial features a barleycorn pattern. This guilloché pattern requires 49 lines to be meticulously engraved, each line undergoing three consecutive processes on a rose engine, totaling 147 operations, before being covered with a pale walnut brown enamel.
In 'Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido', the waterfall's flow is depicted with less force and more delicacy compared to other prints, resembling soft silk threads. The waterfall shares the same view as the Kannon-ji temple and the pilgrims ascending the stairs, not just to admire the waterfall but also seeking spiritual renewal. The hand-guilloché dial reveals a captivating wave pattern, shimmering under translucent, emerald-like enamel. This wave pattern is composed of over 66 meticulously engraved lines, each created through three consecutive processes on a rose engine, totaling 198 operations dedicated solely to the guilloché work.
'Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province' is famous for both its beauty and its legend. As a gift from the gods, its waters were believed to turn into sake. Hokusai captures the power of the natural waterfall and the spirit of the story, depicting the figures in the foreground as insignificant before the scale and dramatic force of the waterfall. The hand-guilloché front dial reveals a captivating new bamboo pattern, coated in a deep olive-colored enamel. This intricate design is brought to life by 48 meticulously engraved lines, each requiring three different processes, totaling 144 lines of exceptional craftsmanship.
In 'Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto', a powerful current cascades down rocky surfaces, creating a vivid contrast between the tranquil lake at the waterfall's source and the turbulent waters of the plunge pool. The people in this scene continue their daily activities, seemingly oblivious to the beauty and power of the waterfall. The hand-guilloché front dial features a new herringbone-style pattern, finished with a vibrant cyan blue enamel. This intricate guilloché engraving consists of 120 meticulously engraved lines, each requiring three different processes, resulting in an astonishing total of 360 exquisite lines.
Each timepiece can be paired with either a black alligator leather strap with an 18K white gold folding clasp or an 18K white gold "Art Deco" Milanese bracelet. All four of these limited edition models are powered by the hand-wound Calibre 822, first introduced in 1991, and designed to faithfully conform to the iconic rectangular shape of the Reverso case. Its slim design, with a height of just 2.94mm, achieves the thinness of the Reverso case and exceptional comfort on the wrist. With a 42-hour power reserve and a frequency of 3Hz, Jaeger-LeCoultre's Calibre 822 is a reliable and precise movement to adorn the wrist with this beautiful work of art.
Technical Specifications
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Barleycorn guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39334T7
[Limited to 10 pieces]
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Wave pattern guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39334T8
[Limited to 10 pieces]
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Bamboo pattern guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39334T6
[Limited to 10 pieces]
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Herringbone pattern guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39331T9
[Limited to 10 pieces]
• Four works meticulously reproduced in detail: Four models, each limited to 10 pieces, depicting Katsushika Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' through grand feu enamel miniature painting.
• Showcasing Métiers Rares™: 100 hours of work for each watch. Hand-guilloché and enamel dials, and casebacks adorned with miniature enamel paintings.
• Honoring a leading 19th-century Japanese artist: The final works in Katsushika Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series.
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues its homage to Katsushika Hokusai, a leading 19th-century Japanese artist, by announcing four new Reverso Tribute Enamel models inspired by his 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series. Each of the four limited-edition models, restricted to 10 pieces, is hand-decorated by the artisans of Jaeger-LeCoultre's Métiers Rares™ workshop. The dials feature guilloché and enamel, while the casebacks are adorned with enamel miniature paintings inspired by Hokusai's works. Following previous works in Hokusai's eight-part 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series, the new Reverso models depict the final four works: 'Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu', 'Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido', 'Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province', and 'Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto'.
Celebrating an Artistic Bridge Between East and West
Katsushika Hokusai (c. 1760–1849) is celebrated as a bridge between Eastern and Western art movements and was an innovator who profoundly influenced Japanese art. His fame primarily stems from the revolutionary techniques he brought to ukiyo-e in the 19th century, which transformed a genre that had been limited in subject matter for nearly 200 years to include landscapes, plants, and animals. Hokusai was a prolific painter and printmaker, and during his lifetime, woodblock printing flourished as a means of reproducing ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e and woodblock prints, primarily by Katsushika Hokusai, became central to the formation of the perception of Japanese art in the West, greatly influencing Impressionism and subsequent art movements.
Since 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre has celebrated Hokusai's artwork by presenting limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel models.
2018: The first Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai, honoring Hokusai's iconic 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' series, including 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'.
2021: A limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel model reproducing 'Kirifuri Waterfall at Mount Kurokami in Shimotsuke', one work from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series.
2022: A limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel model reproducing 'Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Road', another work from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series.
2023: Limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel models reproducing two more works from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series: 'Ono Waterfall on the Kisokaido Road' and 'Yoshitsune's Horse-Washing Waterfall at Yoshino in Washu'.
2026: Limited edition Reverso Tribute Enamel models reproducing the final four works from the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series in miniature size: 'Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu', 'Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido', 'Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province', and 'Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto'.
Hokusai's complete eight-part series 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' is recognized as a turning point in Japanese art, being the first ukiyo-e work to depict the subject of falling water, and one of the earliest examples of the artist's use of the then-new and fashionable Prussian blue pigment. Prussian blue, created in Berlin in the 18th century as the first modern synthetic pigment, arrived in Japan from Europe in the early 19th century. Before then, European and Japanese artists primarily used blue extracted from indigo and obtained from crushed semi-precious stones. Prussian blue offered an intensity, depth, and permanence of color not achievable with traditional Japanese blue pigments, allowing for richer and more diverse shades of blue. Hokusai was an early adopter and enthusiastic user of this new pigment, incorporating it into many of his works, including 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji'. In the 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series, Prussian blue skillfully expresses the power and majesty of the waterfalls, with gradients of blue giving the torrents deep dimension and dynamism. Hokusai's use of Prussian blue was not merely a matter of color; it was a technical and artistic innovation that enriched expression, transformed Japanese printmaking, and left a lasting legacy.
The Beauty of Waterfalls: Artistry and Precision
Just as Hokusai's art evolved through a lifelong quest for technique, the artisans of Jaeger-LeCoultre's in-house Métiers Rares™ workshop constantly push the boundaries of their craft, finally completing Hokusai's masterpiece 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' series with these last four masterpieces. These Reverso Tribute Enamel limited edition models employ the prestigious Geneva technique for the enamel miniature painting on the reverse side. This advanced process requires a minimum of 14 layers of enamel to be fired at 800°C and fully hardened before the next layer is applied, totaling 80 hours of meticulous work. In addition to the technical feat of faithfully reproducing the color tones of Hokusai's original prints, including the unique blurring effects of woodblock printing, the enamel artisans faced the challenge of transferring these intricate works on an extremely small scale of just 2 cm². Most notably, the original Japanese captions are handwritten in incredibly tiny script on the cartouches placed at the top of each frame, maintaining perfect accuracy and being visible to the naked eye. This exquisite artistry on the reverse side creates a rich and unexpected contrast with the understated design of the front dial, which features applied baton hour markers, Dauphine hands, and a minute track. The front dial embodies further mastery through the fusion of geometry and color. After the hand-guilloché is completed, 4 to 5 layers of translucent colored enamel are applied, with each layer undergoing repeated firing and drying to achieve a captivating finish.
'Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu', in miniature size, not only depicts the torrent of the waterfall and its vertical plunge pool but also expresses the joy people experience in witnessing it. Small groups of people are shown gathering at the purifying pool, overwhelmed by the majestic flow of water. The symbolic contrast is powerful, with the coexistence of nature's might and human fragility. The hand-guilloché front dial features a barleycorn pattern. This guilloché pattern requires 49 lines to be meticulously engraved, each line undergoing three consecutive processes on a rose engine, totaling 147 operations, before being covered with a pale walnut brown enamel.
In 'Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido', the waterfall's flow is depicted with less force and more delicacy compared to other prints, resembling soft silk threads. The waterfall shares the same view as the Kannon-ji temple and the pilgrims ascending the stairs, not just to admire the waterfall but also seeking spiritual renewal. The hand-guilloché dial reveals a captivating wave pattern, shimmering under translucent, emerald-like enamel. This wave pattern is composed of over 66 meticulously engraved lines, each created through three consecutive processes on a rose engine, totaling 198 operations dedicated solely to the guilloché work.
'Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province' is famous for both its beauty and its legend. As a gift from the gods, its waters were believed to turn into sake. Hokusai captures the power of the natural waterfall and the spirit of the story, depicting the figures in the foreground as insignificant before the scale and dramatic force of the waterfall. The hand-guilloché front dial reveals a captivating new bamboo pattern, coated in a deep olive-colored enamel. This intricate design is brought to life by 48 meticulously engraved lines, each requiring three different processes, totaling 144 lines of exceptional craftsmanship.
In 'Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto', a powerful current cascades down rocky surfaces, creating a vivid contrast between the tranquil lake at the waterfall's source and the turbulent waters of the plunge pool. The people in this scene continue their daily activities, seemingly oblivious to the beauty and power of the waterfall. The hand-guilloché front dial features a new herringbone-style pattern, finished with a vibrant cyan blue enamel. This intricate guilloché engraving consists of 120 meticulously engraved lines, each requiring three different processes, resulting in an astonishing total of 360 exquisite lines.
Each timepiece can be paired with either a black alligator leather strap with an 18K white gold folding clasp or an 18K white gold "Art Deco" Milanese bracelet. All four of these limited edition models are powered by the hand-wound Calibre 822, first introduced in 1991, and designed to faithfully conform to the iconic rectangular shape of the Reverso case. Its slim design, with a height of just 2.94mm, achieves the thinness of the Reverso case and exceptional comfort on the wrist. With a 42-hour power reserve and a frequency of 3Hz, Jaeger-LeCoultre's Calibre 822 is a reliable and precise movement to adorn the wrist with this beautiful work of art.
Technical Specifications
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama in Soshu
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Barleycorn guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39334T7
[Limited to 10 pieces]
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Kiyodaki Kannon at Sakashita in Tokaido
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Wave pattern guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39334T8
[Limited to 10 pieces]
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Yoro Waterfall in Mino Province
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Bamboo pattern guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39334T6
[Limited to 10 pieces]
Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai's 'A Tour of the Waterfalls of the Provinces' – Aoi-ga-oka Waterfall in Toto
Case: 18K White Gold
Size: 45.6 x 27.4 x 9.73 mm
Calibre: Hand-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Front Dial: Herringbone pattern guilloché, Grand Feu enamel
Reverse Dial: Closed – Miniature Grand Feu enamel
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap: Black alligator leather with small scale pattern lining and 18K pink gold folding buckle, or 18K white gold Milanese bracelet, both interchangeable.
Reference: Q39331T9
[Limited to 10 pieces]