Jaeger-LeCoultre – POLARIS Geographic WT Edition

Jaeger-LeCoultre – POLARIS Geographic World Time Stainless steel 42mm Limited Edition

A NEW WATCH IN JAEGER-LECOULTRE  

POLARIS COLLECTION

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection, revealed at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, welcomes today a new model : the Polaris Geographic WT, limited to 250 pieces, exclusively available at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques. The design is inspired by the 1968 Memovox Polaris watch, one of the Grande Maison's iconic models.

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While its entirely redesigned curves give it an air of sporty elegance for a daily wear and cosmopolitan outlook, its bold, adventurous spirit remains unchanged.

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The 42 mm case houses the Calibre 936A/1, a mechanical self-winding Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre bringing a new feature to the collection: the geographic function, ideal for both travellers and men of action.

An iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre function, 

inspiration to World travellers

The Polaris Geographic WT (for "World Time") watch invites to discover the world through the 24 time zones instantly visible on a flange, which can be adjusted by the crown at 10 o’clock.

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For cities switching between standard and daylight saving time according to seasons, a white asterisk indicates the time with this one-hour difference.

An elegant and technical dial for the men of action

The dial’s design highlights the alliance of the two Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris colours: a blue subtly turning to black – a true signature for this collection. The smoky blue dial gives the Polaris Geographic WT watch the impression of great depth. It is decorated with three finishes: an opaline base for the city disk, a sunrayed sub-dial housing the calendar at 2 o'clock, the second time zone at 6 o'clock and the power reserve at 10 o'clock, and a grained finishing for the case back.

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The day/night disk, clearly divided into two black and white sections, is instantly recognisable and indicates whether it is day or night in the local city – and therefore in the second time zone of choice.

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One slight, yet eye-catching detail on the disk is the small sun indicating the daytime hours – black numerals on a white background – and the little crescent moon for the night hours – white numerals on a black background.

The origins of an iconic timepiece

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris line is inspired by one of the Grande Maison's emblematic models: the 1968 Memovox Polaris watch, instantly recognisable by its three crowns. Suggested at the time, by the American market, the name Polaris echoed the bold and adventurous spirit of the 1960s. Synonymous with freedom and avant-garde, Polaris also heralds a revolution: a diving watch, fitted with an alarm function, featuring a patented triple case-back to amplify its sound underwater.

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Back in the days, this spirit was summarised with a slogan: "For the man of action". 1,714 Memovox Polaris II pieces were produced between 1965 and 1968. The 2018 Jaeger-LeCoultre POLARIS model has been entirely redesigned: the lugs are shorter and the bezel is slimmer, giving the watch a more contemporary look while offering a clear readability.

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The polished and brushed finishing enhance the line's sporty spirit, and the Plexiglas was replaced by sapphire crystal.

A limited edition

The new Polaris Geographic WT completes the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection that was successfully unveiled in January, at the SIHH, in Geneva.

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This model is issued as a series of 250 pieces and it will exclusively be available at the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: POLARIS Geographic  WT Steel

Ref. Q904847J

Movement
Automatic mechanical movement
Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 936A/1
Power reserve: 43 hours
Components: 324
Vibrations per hour: 28.800 - 4Hz frequency
Jewels: 34, Barrel: 2
Height:  26 mm, H 4.85 mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre 1000 hours Test
Functions
Hours/minutes/seconds,
24-hour WT, second time zone, date, power reserve
Second timezone city selector
Second timezone selector crown 
Dial
Dark blue, grained
White luminescent numerals
White luminescent numerals
Recto Hands Bâton à facette
Case 
Brushed Stainless steel
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 11.54mm
Screw-down case back 
Crystal  Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, box-domed
Water resistance: 100m (10 bar.)
Strap/bracelet
Black Leather
Stainless steel folding-clasp

Available in Jaeger-LeCoultre  Boutiques   Limitation: 250 pieces

Price * $54,000 (€13,650)

* Jaeger-LeCoultre is not owner of the trademark Super-Luminova

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