Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a new collection inspired by its iconic Memovox Polaris diver's alarm watch from 1968.
Not just a single homage to a historical reference, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection takes the spirit of Memovox Polaris and has rolled out a full range of timepieces: a three-hand automatic, a date, a chronograph and a chronograph world time.
Comprised of an initial release of five models, with the last being an additional limited edition paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Memovox watch, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection is a new pillar for the Swiss manufacture.
The dial architecture in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris features a mixture of finishings on three concentric circles: a Memovox Polaris-inspired center with a sunray finish, graining on the outer circle with the hours and minutes, and an opaline finish on the rotating inner bezel.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre logo is applied, as are the classic Arabic numbers and the contemporary trapezoidal indexes.
The hands are large and filled with Super-LumiNova for excellent visibility in low light. In two models, the Super-LumiNovaTM* is vintage vanilla-colored as an homage to the look of Tritium featured on the original Memovox Polaris.
Historically black, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is offered in a black or ocean blue dial, bringing a sense of urban elegance.
The cases in this collection are brand new, with proportions designed for an elegant contemporary sports look. They feature an eye-catching combination of brushed and hand-polished surfaces, with sharp, plunging lugs and thin, rounded bezels. The large crowns, emblematic of the 1968 model, have been redesigned for better grip.
The case backs of three pieces in this new collection show off the high-watchmaking manufacture movements, complete with an oscillating weight featuring the emblematic Jaeger-LeCoultre logo.
A newly designed three-link metal bracelet with polished and brushed finished surfaces, are offered alongside interchangeable straps in alligator leather or calfskin, with a new graphic folding buckle.
Prices begin from US$6,600 for the Polaris collections.
