Jaeger-LeCoultre – POLARIS New Models Collection 2024

Jaeger-LeCoultre – POLARIS New Models Collection 2024

SPORTY ELEGANCE FOR EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

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  A NEW MODEL AND NEW DIAL COLOURS 
IN THE POLARIS COLLECTION

Key Facts: 

• Introducing the Polaris Geographic – a signature Jaeger-LeCoultre complication that reinterprets travel time
• The Polaris Date features a gradient dial in a newly created ocean grey lacquer
• The Polaris Perpetual Calendar is presented in pink gold with a new gradient green lacquer dial

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Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to enrich the Polaris collection in 2024. New to Polaris, the Maison’s signature Geographic travel time complication is reinterpreted for this elegant, sporty collection, while two existing models – Polaris Date and Polaris Perpetual Calendar – are offered with new dial colours.

POLARIS: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s spirit of elegance interpreted in contemporary sporting style

When Jaeger-LeCoultre revived the historic Polaris name in 2018, it redefined the modern sporty-elegant watch with an entirely new line of timepieces conceived for everyday adventures. 

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Deftly balancing the practical functions and robust capabilities of a sports watch with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s distinctively elegant and timeless aesthetic, the Polaris collection pays direct homage to the Maison’s eponymous diving watches of the 1960s.

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With their high-performing calibres and distinctive style, the watches of the Polaris collection capture the sporting spirit of their predecessors, reinterpreting their vintage appeal in elegant and confidently contemporary style to create highly versatile, modern classics.

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The Polaris collection’s strong design codes are anchored in cases distinguished by off-centred crowns, taut lines, glass-box crystals, narrow bezels and a dynamic mix of brushed and polished surfaces. The distinctive dial architecture is complemented by skeletonised hands, assertively designed Arabic numerals and elongated trapezoid indexes. 

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All elements are coated in SuperLuminova for optimum legibility in low light conditions. Complex in construction, the Polaris dial is enhanced by gradient colour and the use of different decorative finishes – opaline, graining, sunray-brushing and snailing, according to the model – beneath a coating of rich and shiny lacquer. The colour is graduated from light to dark, adding great visual depth and dynamism to the dials.

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Lacquering is a lengthy and exacting process, with each layer of coating being manually applied. It begins with the application of up to four layers of colour, then one or two layers of black, to create the gradient. 

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The challenge lies in perfectly controlling both the shade and the gradient, so that the dial sections match perfectly. This is followed by 30 coats of translucent lacquer, to add depth and richness. The process is completed by polishing the components to a perfect finish.

Introducing the Polaris Geographic – a signature complication that reinvents travel time

Continuing the tradition of adding useful auxiliary functions to the Polaris collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Polaris Geographic. La Grande Maison’s unique interpretation of the travel watch, the Geographic has become a signature complication of the Manufacture.

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Rather than indicating only the hour of a second time zone, the Geographic complication also provides a 24-hour Night and Day indicator and, in an aperture at the bottom of the dial, displays the name of a city relating to each of the 24 major time zones, with those that observe daylight savings clearly marked. 

This gives travellers the option of setting the second time according to location (by turning the crown at 10 o’clock), rather than needing to calculate the time difference; when a city is chosen, the corresponding time is automatically displayed. Thanks to a stop-seconds feature, this second time zone is accurate to the hour, minute and second.

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The lacquer dial features a new colour – ocean-grey.  Evocative with an air of mystery, calling to mind the colour of the sea on a cloudy day, it is applied in a double gradient finish that adds visual depth and dynamism, and is coated with 35 layers of lacquer. 

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The displays are arranged in a pleasingly asymmetric layout, with the second time zone in a sub-dial at 6 o’clock and the power reserve indicator in the upper left sector of the dial. Orange accents draw the eye to key information points, contrasting with the ocean-grey and adding a lively touch to the overall composition.

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The sapphire crystal case-back reveals the finely finished automatic movement, Calibre 939. A quintessential example of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s approach to watchmaking, which combines mechanical elegance with high performance, it offers a power reserve of 70 hours. Like all of the Maison’s calibres, the movement was designed, produced, finished and assembled within its own Manufacture in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux.

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Underlining the versatility of this confident and refined expression of a highly useful complication, the new Polaris Geographic is presented with an interchangeable folding buckle and a pair of interchangeable straps – textured black rubber and blue-grey canvas – that enable a change in style and attitude in a matter of moments.

New colours add fresh allure to distinctive lacquered dials

The Polaris collection is further enriched as two models are offered with new dial colours – created with the Polaris collection specifically in mind. 

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The Polaris Date is presented with a gradient ocean-grey dial that elevates the confident modernity of its design to a new level and the Polaris Perpetual Calendar is offered in pink gold with an elegant and visually striking gradient green dial that perfectly complements the richness and warmth of the case metal. Both dials feature the Polaris signatures of three different surface textures, and double-gradient colour finished with 35 layers of lacquer to create visual richness and depth. Subtle orange highlights add a note of sporty dynamism.

 Introduced in 2018, the year that the contemporary Polaris collection was launched, the Polaris Date is the epitome of sporty elegance, its link to the design of the Maison’s classic 1960s diving watches very evident in the uncomplicated modernity of the dial, as well as the signature double crown. One crown is used for adjusting the time, the other for rotating the inner bezel. 

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Visible through the sapphire case-back, the new-generation automatic Calibre 899, entirely created in-house, offers a 70-hour power reserve – highly practical for today’s active lifestyles. The Polaris Date is presented on a textured rubber strap that is easily interchangeable with a metal bracelet of other straps from the Polaris range. The 42mm steel case is water-resistant to 20 bar.

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The Polaris Perpetual Calendar, introduced to the collection in 2022, features one of horology’s most complex, useful and greatly prized complications. A miniature mechanical computer, the perpetual calendar always shows the correct date, automatically adjusting for the different duration of months and even for leap years. It needs no manual correction until 2100, and, after that, only on centenaries that are not also leap years. 

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The automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 868, offering a power reserve of 70 hours, was designed, produced and assembled within the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre.

With an emphasis on symmetry and legibility, three slightly recessed sub-dials display the date, day and month, balanced by a moon-phase display at 6 o’clock, which features the age of the moon as well as its phases in both Hemispheres – a pleasing reminder that calendars had their origins in astronomical phenomena. 

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The 42mm pink gold case features an interchangeable strap system enabling rapid changes between the two straps presented with the Polaris Perpetual Calendar – black alligator for a more dressy mood and textured dark green rubber for a more sporty style.

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The new additions to the Polaris line amplify the relaxed and contemporary elegance of the collection, while underlining its sporty and purposeful character, anchoring it ever more strongly as a modern classic perfectly suited to life’s everyday adventures.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  POLARIS GEOGRAPHIC 42mm   🔴PRICE  : US$: 16.100 $💰

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 Reference: Q9078640

Case: Steel
Dimensions: 42mm diameter x 11.54 mm thick
Calibre: Automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 939
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, second time-zone, power reserve, 24 time-zones, night and day display
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Dial: Gradient ocean-grey lacquer
Water resistance: 10bar
Strap: Black rubber and blue-grey canvas

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Model:  POLARIS DATE 42mm  🔴PRICE  : US$: 11.100 $💰

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 Reference: Q9068650

Case: Steel
Dimensions: 42 mm diameter x 13.92 mm thick
Calibre: Automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 899
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, inner rotating bezel
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Dial: Gradient ocean-grey lacquer
Water resistance: 20 bar
Strap: Black rubber

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Model: POLARIS PERPETUAL CALENDAR 42mm

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• Reference: Q908263J  Green  🔴PRICE  : US$: 52.500 $💰
• Reference: Q908269j   Blue

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Case: Pink Gold 750/1000 (18 carats)
Dimensions: 42 mm diameter x 11.97 mm thick
Calibre: Automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 868
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, perpetual calendar (day, date, month, year), moon phases in both Hemispheres and age of the moon, adjustment security zone, inner rotating bezel
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Dial: Gradient green, blue lacquer
Water resistance: 10 bar
Strap: Green rubber, black alligator leather

  UP TO 8 YEARS OF WARRANTY

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Gerald Charles – MAESTRO 9.0 Roman Tourbillon Edition

Gerald Charles – MAESTRO 9.0 Roman Tourbillon Gold Dial Edition 2024

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 MAESTRO 9.0 ROMAN TOURBILLON
The exclusive hand-hammered gold novelty by Gerald Charles

Geneva, 13th June 2024 – Gerald Charles is proud to honour its founder, Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, by launching the MAESTRO 9.0 Roman Tourbillon, Ref. GC9.0-A-RT-5N. Mr. Genta originally gave birth to the MAESTRO collection by launching in 2005 the first ever Maestro case with a tourbillon. Featuring the iconic smile at 6 o’clock, the case has the perfect shape to host the tourbillon cage.

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Compared to the previous Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon introduced in 2023 – an understated luxury model, now sold out - the Maestro 9.0 Roman Tourbillon has been revisited with a new twist on the tourbillon embracing an old-style elegance.

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The Roman Tourbillon is a 50-piece limited edition collection in celebration of the Roman architecture and art from which the iconic Maestro case inspiration comes from; amply emphasised by the roman numerals on the dial. 

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This special timepiece is not only intended to highlight the brand core values and origins, but also to reinforce Gerald Charles high-end skills and expertise in going beyond the limits.

Hand-hammered gold dial, Métier d’Art

Behind the realization of such an intricately crafted and visually stunning dial, lies a work of precision and attention to detail which has become synonymous with Gerald Charles.

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The Roman Tourbillon is a high-end model, due to the pure, uncoated 18K rose-gold dial. Fine craftsmanship and comprehensive experience were required to master the art of hand-hammered gold dials. 

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Achieving a balance between the dial craftsmanship, durability, resistance and recreating a consistent finishing pattern were just a few of the challenges the R&D department faced.

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The result is a homogenous and refined texture which doesn’t affect readability and makes each piece extremely unique and exclusive. Given the technique and handmade craftsmanship only two pieces per month can be produced.  

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The buyer of a Roman Tourbillon’s will own a truly unique piece as no one watch is identical to another.

The special oating of the blue bezel  

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The dial is not the only attribute that stands out, but the watch features two-tone colour and two different materials with a blue titanium bezel on a stainless-steel case, making it an exemplary timepiece. The blue bezel features a specialized coating achieved through an advanced galvanic treatment. 

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Derived from technologies utilized in aeronautics, the process gives the bezel superior mechanical and chemical properties. The coating ensures remarkable durability and resistance to extreme stresses, while the refined blue finish enhances aesthetic appeal and significantly extends the longevity and robustness of the timepiece.

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The Maestro 9.0 Roman Tourbillon is an original for Gerald Charles; The first hand-hammered gold dial; the first time two-toned colour and two different material have been used and the first timepiece in the current core collection featuring the hand-stitched blue alligator strap with a brand-new folding clasp.

Excellent in design but also exquisitely engineered in terms of watchmaking 

On a technical level, this new timepiece features a 60-seconds flying tourbillon with the unique skeletonised cage in the shape of the GC logo, returning to the original Maestro flying tourbillon created by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta himself.

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To overcome the engineering challenges the tourbillon cage posed, the GC team decided to carve the cage from lightweight Grade 5 Titanium. 

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Despite the difficulty of manipulating this material with the finest tolerances, they managed to reach aesthetic and performance standards, in pursuit of Mr. Genta’s vision of Artistic Creativity and Technical Mastery.

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The result is a highly sophisticated 60-seconds flying tourbillon that oscillates at 4hz, made all the more vivid by the natural, three-dimensional contrasts created by combining a surgical-grade stainless steel case, a gold tourbillon bridge and titanium flying tourbillon cage. 

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The screws have been repositioned to hold the 18K yellow-gold bridge to the movement. The timepiece also features a blue indicator applied to the “G” of the cage that serves as a small seconds indicator. A stop-seconds function delivers precise time setting.

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The timepiece is 10 ATM/100 mt water-resistant, 5G shock-resistant and offers 50 hour of power reserve, despite the very high technicality.

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 As with all Gerald Charles watches, it’s the details that set the timepiece apart, from the textured dial to the alligator strap and the skeletonised tourbillon, marking this as an elegant yet sporty timepiece. 

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It represents a Métier d’Art that simultaneously exudes a contemporary and old-style demeanour.

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About Gerald Charles

Maison Gerald Charles is an independent, family-owned, watch company based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 2000 by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, he gave his two first names to his latest brand to create a unique bond between himself and his creations.

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In 2003, Mr. Genta decided to sell the company to the Ziviani family, trusted partners and longtime friends, staying on as designer-in-chief until 2011. Giampaolo Ziviani led the business as General Manager, alongside Mr. Genta. Since the foundation of the company, Gerald Charles watches have been produced in limited quantities for a niche of collectors. Mr. Genta left in the company’s care an important archive of his last 11 years of original drawings. Today, many designs are still unpublished, being a long-last source of inspiration and a treasure trove for the Maison’s development. In 2019, a new board of directors took part in the company, with Federico Ziviani as CEO and so, a new chapter began. After a successful career, in late 2023, Mr. Franco Ziviani joined the family business as Chairman at Gerald Charles. In Spring 2024, Gerald Charles inaugurates its Atelier, a new home and cultural hub in Geneva, located in rue du Mont-Blanc 3, where both the Museum and the Core collection will be available.

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Today, the Maison is opening up for a new generation of connoisseurs, carrying Mr. Genta’s legacy of ‘Artistic Creativity, Technical Mastery’ forward into the future. The Maison produces 1500 timepieces per year, working closely with highly skilled professionals and artisans to continue the traditions started by the great designer. All Gerald Charles watches present unique technical and aesthetic features: high-end Swiss-made watches conceived and manufactured without compromise, complying with Qualité Fleurier standards, to deliver superior precision and performance, as well as exceptional water and shock resistance. Each timepiece ensures high levels of ergonomics and versatility across all lifestyles and generations, the signature of the company’s founder and eternal inspiration, Mr. Genta.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  MAESTRO 

Watch name :    Maestro 9.0 Roman Tourbillon Edition

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Reference:      GC9.0-A-RT-5N

Case:             
316L medical-grade Stainless Steel with polished finishing
Diameter:         39 mm x 41 mm
Screw-down crown on the right with Clou de Paris finish
Embossed logo
Bezel:   Grade 5 Titanium, with advanced galvanic treatment
Total Thickness:   9.3 mm
Case back:         Brushed, flat sapphire crystal 

Water resistance :   10 ATM/100 m
Total weight :        93 gr
Movement :        
Manufacture caliber, GC development, Ref. GCA 3024/12
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 Type:            Automatic flying tourbillon, central oscillating mass in 22K rose gold, decorated with the Gerald Charles "Honeycomb" design, sandblasted finished with polished outlines.
Thickness:        4.8 mm
196 components

33 rubies

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Functions:        
 Centra Hour and Minute Hands, Seconds on the Tourbillon at 6H, stop seconds system
Finishing:         
Bridges finely decorated with colimacon, Cotes de Genève and perlage finishes. 
Anglages diamond polished. Radial Cotes de Genève finished bridge of the tourbillon, with polished anglage. Yellow gold colour engravings.
Tourbillon Cage:   Gerald Charles personalized tourbillon cage in titanium, designed by Octavio             Garcia, representing the Gerald Charles logo. The G small stroke in iconic GC Blue and serves as the seconds hand.
Frequency:    4 Hz
Incabloc® anti-shock system, stop-second system, uni-directional rotor.
Power Reserve:   50 hours
Crystal:   Sapphire crystal with internal and external multi-layer anti-reflection treatment
Dial:
Hand-hammered Rose Gold 
GC logo cartouche Gold 5N
Printed Suisse Martelé Main P289C minute track and indexes in white gold PD150 Appliques blue PVD
Baton shaped, flat hands filled with white Super-LumiNova® with blue light at night
Strap:            
Hand-stitched mat blue alligator strap
Folding clasp, polished and sandblasted contrast

Warranty :    5 years (following ‘Smart Warranty’ system registration)
🔰Limited edition:  ❱❱❱  50 pieces

 🔴 Price : VAT free price: 💰

          82’400 CHF  
          83’100 EUR
          75’000 GBP
          94’600 USD

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