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April 3, 2018
Jaeger-LeCoultre's Top News of 2018: The Polaris Collection | Jaeger-LeCoultre
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The Brand's Icon: Memovox Polaris.
Celebrating 185 Years of the Maison, Inheriting its Spirit
Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the new "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris" collection at SIHH 2018, drawing inspiration from the brand's iconic 1968 Memovox Polaris. The new collection expands its family tree with models ranging from the Automatic and Chronograph to the Chronograph World Time, and the vintage-inspired "Polaris Date" and "Polaris Memovox."
Text by OZAKI Sayaka
A Rich Lineup of New Models, Including Limited Editions
The "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris" is a new collection that combines the Maison's exceptional watchmaking expertise, with all mechanical movements manufactured in-house, with durability, artistic design, and a sporty-elegant ambiance. The first release in this collection comprises five models, including a limited edition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Memovox and the 185th anniversary of the brand's founding.
The "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic" features two iconic crowns: one for setting the time and the other for operating the rotating inner bezel. The rotating inner bezel embodies the essence of this diving-inspired timepiece, allowing for comfortable reading of elapsed time.
Meanwhile, the beautiful dial is finished with three different treatments – sunray, grained, and opaline – for a more refined, sporty design. The strap is interchangeable, and a three-link bracelet is also available.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic
Ref. | 9008170 (left), 9008480 (right)
Movement | Automatic (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 898/1)
Power Reserve | 40 hours
Case Diameter | 41mm
Case Material | SS
Strap Material | SS (left), Calf leather (right)
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | From left, ¥928,800, ¥810,000 (incl. tax)
Inspired by the dashboards of classic cars and motorcycles, the "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph" exudes a refined sporty charm. Among classic car enthusiasts, the instruments made by Jaeger, the predecessor to Jaeger-LeCoultre, are well-known.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph
Ref. | 9028180 (left), 9028471 (right)
Movement | Automatic (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751)
Power Reserve | 65 hours
Case Diameter | 42mm
Case Material | SS
Strap Material | SS (left), Calf leather (right)
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | From left, ¥1,323,000, ¥1,215,000 (incl. tax)
The "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT (World Time)" features an in-house chronograph and a world time display. In addition to two chronograph push-buttons, this model has a crown at the 10 o'clock position to operate a movable disc displaying cities, allowing for simultaneous tracking of time in 24 cities worldwide, in addition to the local time. The 44mm case diameter ensures comfortable reading of world times, while the titanium case material offers both lightness and robustness.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT (World Time)
Ref. | 905T471
Movement | Automatic (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 752A)
Power Reserve | 65 hours
Case Diameter | 44mm
Case Material | Ti
Strap Material | Calf leather
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥1,755,000 (incl. tax)
The "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date," which follows the design codes of the original 1968 Polaris, features vanilla-colored Super-LumiNova™ paying homage to the texture of the tritium-painted indexes of the original, indexes alongside Arabic numerals, and a minute track. The box-shaped crystal, which appears to float from the case, imparts a vintage aesthetic. The case back is engraved with a diver, echoing the engraving on the inner case back of the 1968 model, and boasts a water resistance of 200 meters. It is an elegant timepiece that also offers the performance of a genuine sports watch.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date
Ref. | 9068670
Movement | Automatic (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 899A/1)
Power Reserve | 38 hours
Case Diameter | 42mm
Case Material | SS
Strap Material | Rubber
Water Resistance | 20 bar
Price | ¥945,000 (incl. tax)
Furthermore, the "Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox," released in a limited edition of 1000 pieces worldwide to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Memovox, features an iconic design with three crowns. The upper crown is for setting the alarm, the central crown operates the rotating inner bezel, and the lower crown is used for time setting. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956 is equipped with a mechanism that produces sound via gongs. While inheriting the mechanism of the first automatic alarm watch movement manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre in the 1950s, it has been continuously improved to achieve "precision," "durability," and "legibility." The rubber strap allows for worry-free wear in humid conditions or dusty environments. The case back is engraved with a diver and "50TH anniversaire 1968-2018."

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox
Ref. | 9038670
Movement | Automatic (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956)
Power Reserve | 45 hours
Case Diameter | 42mm
Case Material | SS
Strap Material | Rubber
Water Resistance | 20 bar
Price | ¥1,539,000 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 1000 pieces worldwide




