Jaeger-LeCoultre – POLARIS Chronograph WT Titanium

Jaeger-LeCoultre – POLARIS Chronograph WT Titanium 44mm

THE NEW JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS COLLECTION

INSPIRED BY HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY SPORTING ELEGANCE

Inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968, Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a new collection to join the brand’s existing pillars.

Today’s man is someone who does it all. Always open to the new and untried, he finds surprising and innovative ways to make the most out of his life. For him, it’s about the journey, not the destination, and the experiences along the way.

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Today’s man doesn’t have a schedule he has to keep; he makes his own plan. For his lifestyle, he needs an elegant yet sporty watch that can do it all, one that keeps up with his active pace: the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris.

POLARIS CHRONOGRAPH WT

Perfect Traveler

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT offers it all – an in-house chronograph and the useful world time complication - perfect for the world traveler. It not only features the two chronograph pushers, but it has an additional crown at 10 o’clock to control the rotating city disc, which you can set to the city you are in, and immediately see the time in 23 other cities around the world.

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Turning the crown at 10 o'clock on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT watch enables positioning of the indicated time on the day/night disk in correspondence with the cities. Reading the time in 24 of the world's cities simultaneously is effortless. This ingenious mechanism takes into account cities that apply winter and summer time with a small white triangle that shifts the indicated time by one hour. World time watches can be a struggle to read, which is why the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is a generous 44mm, which enhances its readability.  Opaline, graining and sunray brushing: the three finishes of the black dial give the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT watch profound visual depth. The case itself features an alternating polished finish on the bezel and edging, and a brushed finish on the case band and flat surfaces of the lugs. The 44-mm titanium case of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT, or World Time, timepiece features two complications: a chronograph with twin counters and the time in the world's 24 key cities.

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The watch is less than 13mm thick and the case is titanium, a light yet highly resistant material that makes the model comfortable on the wrist, and has a warmer tint than steel. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT watch is fitted with an extremely accurate and aesthetically pleasing movement, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751.

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In addition to the patinated calfskin strap with tone-on-tone top-stitching, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT  timepiece can be adorned with additional calfskin and alligator straps in different colors.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: POLARIS Chronograph WT Titanium

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Ref. 905T471

Movement
Automatic mechanical movement
Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 751A
Power reserve: 65 hours
Components: 274
Vibrations per hour: 28.800
Jewels: 37, Barrel: 2
Height: 5.70 mm
Functions
Hours/minutes/seconds, chronograph, worldtime
Dial
Black, White luminescent numerals
White luminescent numerals
Recto Hands Bâton à facette
Case 
TitaniumDiameter: 44mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
Water resistance: 100m (10 bar.)
Strap/bracelet
Leather


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

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SEIKO – Prospex DIVER’s Re-creation Special Edition

SEIKO – Prospex DIVER’s Re-creation Special Limited Edition

Seiko’s expertise in diver’s watches is celebrated 

in the new Prospex collection

Six new Prospex creations honor two landmark Seiko Diver’s watches.

Since 1965, Seiko has continuously pushed back the boundaries in diver’s watch technology. Today, two landmarks in this illustrious history are honored in new Prospex creations. In 1968, Seiko announced Japan’s first hi-beat diver’s and, ten years later, the world’s first quartz saturation diver’s watch was created. Now, these two important watches are remembered in commemorative creations that bring the latest in Seiko’s high technology watchmaking to those who work in and enjoy the underwater world.

The 1968 Automatic Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition

In 1968, just three years after Seiko’s first diver’s watch was made, Seiko’s engineers raised the bar with a hi-beat diver’s watch with 300 meter water resistance that was one of the foundation stones on which Seiko’s future diver’s watch development was based. It had a 10-beat high precision automatic caliber, a one-piece structure, screw-down protection crown and unidirectional rotating bezel.

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The 1968 original was for air diving while this new re-creation is specified for saturation diving. Like the original, it features a one piece case construction and a flat case back. It incorporates Caliber 8L55 which was specially designed for diver’s use and is made by Seiko’s skilled craftsmen and women in the Shizukuishi Watch Studio in Morioka in the north of Japan.

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Every detail is of the highest quality; Zaratsu polishing gives the lug sharpness and beauty, a dual curved sapphire crystal ensures high legibility and the strap is made of the latest high strength silicone. The markers have polished edges and those at 12, 6 and 9 are also different in design to ensure that time is read without error even 300 meters down.

The diving paradise of Yakushima inspires a second commemorative version

The same professional specifications are also to be found in a second new creation that commemorates the 1968 diver’s watch. Its signature feature is the deep green color of the dial and bezel. This rich shade of green reflects the lush tones of the ancient cedar trees on the island of Yakushima at the southern end of the Japanese archipelago. As well as being a World Natural Heritage Site because of its forests, Yakushima is a much loved destination for the diving community, thanks to its crystal clear waters, coral reefs and abundant marine life.

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Durability and strength are the watchwords; the zirconia ceramic bezel is highty resistant to scratches and shocks, the stainless steel case has a super-hard coating and the sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating both inside and out.

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The 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute markers on the bezel are painted with a specially powerful Lumibrite to increase the legibility of the rotating bezel and, thereby, the diver’s safety. In addition to the steel bracelet, a high strength silicone strap also accompanies the watch.

A modern re-interpretation of the 1968 automatic diver’s

Two other new Prospex watches commemorate the 1968 original. They echo its design but are executed in a modern style, with a thinner bezel and more contemporary hands. One is all stainless steel while the other features a silicone strap. Both are 200 meter water resistant and incorporate the 6R15 caliber which gives the case a slim profile.

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A re-creation of the world’s first quartz saturation diver’s watch, 1978

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Seiko’s invention of the world’s first professional quartz diver’s watch, this landmark timepiece is faithfully re-created in design but re-invented with Seiko’s latest technology and materials. The case construction and dial layout are loyal to the original, as are the unique hour markers and the crown, while the water resistance has been increased to 1,000m.

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The outer case material is zirconia ceramic which is seven times harder than steel protecting the case from shock. It features all the innovations that Seiko brought to diver’s watches in the 1970’s, including the double layer construction with one piece inner case, the L-shaped gasket for helium resistance and the accordion-style strap. This new commemorative version is offered with a high-strength silicone strap for enhanced wearability both outside a wetsuit and directly on the wrist.

Cermet. The perfect material for a professional diver’s watch

The same high specifications are all available in this commemorative edition of the 1978 original. It differs only in the use of Cermet for the outer case. This material is eight times harder than steel so offers an even higher level of shock protection but also allows the creation of a unique metallic finish. It is presented in a violet gold tone, inspired by the magical light that plays over the ocean at sunset.

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    *A Cermet is a composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials. It has all the hardness, abrasion resistance and heat resistance of ceramics as well as the toughness typically associated with metal.

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Technical specifications

Collection: Prospex

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 Model: The 1968 Automatic Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition: SLA025

Ref. SLA025

Caliber 8L55
  Driving system: Automatic
  Vibrations: 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second)
  Power reserve: 55 hours
  Number of jewels: 37
Specifications
  Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
  Dual curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
  Screw-down crown
  Water resistance: 300m saturation diver’s
  Magnetic resistance: 16,000 A/m
  Diameter: 44.8 mm, Thickness: 15.7 mm
  Silicone strap

Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 5,500 Euro
Limited Edition of 1,500

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Collection: Prospex

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Model: 1968 Automatic Diver’s Commemorative Special Edition

Ref. SLA019J1

Caliber 8L35
  Driving system: Automatic
  Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
  Power reserve: 50 hours
  Number of jewels: 26
Specifications
  Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
  Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
  Zirconia ceramic bezel
  Screw-down crown
  Water resistance: 300m saturation diver’s
  Magnetic resistance: 16,000 A/m
  Diameter: 44.3 mm, Thickness: 15.4 mm
  Stainless steel bracelet with three-fold clasp with push button release, secure lock and slide adjuster
  A silicone strap is attached.

Approximate recommended retail price in Europe:  3,200 Euro
Limited Edition of 1,968


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Technical specifications

Collection: Prospex

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Model: The 1968 Automatic Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation: 
Ref. SPB077, Ref. SPB079 - Blue Bezel

Caliber 6R15
  Driving system: Automatic
  Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
  Power reserve: 50 hours
  Number of jewels: 23
Specifications
  Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
  Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
  Screw case back. Screw-down crown
  Diameter: 44.0 mm, Thickness: 13.1 mm
  Water resistance: 200m diver’s
  Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
  Stainless steel bracelet with super-hard coating
  with three-fold clasp with push button release,
  secure lock and extender (SPB077)
  Silicone strap (SPB079)

Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 
1,100 Euro (SPB077) / 900 Euro (SPB079)


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Technical specifications

Collection: Prospex

 Model: 
The 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition: S23626

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The 1978 Quartz Saturation Diver’s Commemorative Limited Edition: S23627

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Caliber 7C46
Quartz   Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month (between 5°C and 35°C)
Specifications
  Titanium inner case with gold color coating (S23626)
  Zirconia ceramic outer protector (S23626)
  Titanium inner case with black hard-coating (S23627)
  Cermet outer protector (S23627)
  Sapphire crystal
  Screw-down crown
  Diameter: 49.4 mm, Thickness: 15.3 mm
  Water resistance: 1,000m saturation diver’s
  Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
  Silicone strap

Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 
2,400 Euro (S23626) / 3,000 Euro (S23627)
Limited Edition of 1,978 (S23626) / 800 (S23627)


Available from July 2018


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