Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT26 April 2018
Jaeger-LeCoultre added a new model to the ‘Polaris collection’, revealed at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva: thePolaris Geographic WT(Ref. Q904847J).Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT Ref. Q904847JThe design is inspired by the 1968Memovox Polariswatch, one of the models of the Grande Maison’s ‘Memovox line’. The model is characterized by a sporty, but cosmopolitan design. 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 ¨Cideal for travelers.A new Jaeger-LeCoultre function: for World travelersWith thePolaris Geographic WT(for “World Time”) the 24 time zones of the planet can be discovered.The zones of the local and the chosen placeare visible on the flange,which can be adjusted by the crown at 10 o'clock. For cities switching between standard and daylight saving time according to seasons, a white asterisk indicates the time with this one-hour difference.Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT Ref. Q904847JThe dialThe dial's design represents the typical Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris colours. Theblue subtly turning to black gives thePolaris Geographic WTwatch the impression of great depth. Other than that the modelis 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.Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT Ref. Q904847JThe day/night disk, divided into two black and white sections, indicates whether it is day or night in the local city and the second time zone of choice. Slight details on the disk are 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 the timepieceThe new Jaeger-LeCoultre ‘Polaris line’ is inspired by the 1968Memovox Polariswatch, which was particularly known forits three crowns. As well thePolariswas the first diving watch fitted with an alarm function, featuring a patented triple case-back to amplify its sound underwater. In total1,714Memovox Polaris IIpieces were produced between 1965 and 1968. The 2018 Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris model has though been redesigned: the lugs are shorter and the bezel is slimmer. The polished and brushed finishing emphasizes the line’s sporty spirit. As well the Plexiglas was replaced by sapphire crystal.Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT Ref. Q904847JA limited editionThe newPolaris Geographic WTcompletes the Jaeger-LeCoultre ‘Polaris collection’ that was unveiled in January 2018 at the watch fairSIHH in Geneva. This model has beenissued as a series of 250 pieces and is available at the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques...................