In 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the new Polaris series at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Just a few months later, the series ushered in a new work – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT 904847J. This watch is limited to 250 pieces and will be exclusively available at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques. The design is inspired by the classic work of the Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Memovox, which was born in 1968. This new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT inherits the bold and adventurous spirit of the prototype watch, with a new design line that is elegant and sporty, and only opens up the urban vitality life for the wearer of the watch. With a case diameter of 42 mm and a built-in Jaeger-LeCoultre 936A/1 self-winding mechanical movement, it adds a new geographer to the collection and is the perfect choice for travellers and activists.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT 904847J
Enlightened Global Traveler
The flange of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT watch shows 24 time zones around the world, and the wearer can set it through the crown at 10 o’clock. According to the different standards of winter time and daylight time, the white asterisk can show the difference of one hour between the two when selecting a city.
Best Choice for the Men of Action
The dial is dominated by two colors of the Polaris series, and the gradient from blue to black is a major symbol of it. The smoked blue dial gives the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT watch with a deep layering. This watch carries three decorative techniques, the city name is based on milky white; the calendar display at 2 o’clock, the second time zone display at 6 o’clock and the power reserve at 10 o’clock show that the sub dial are decorated with solar radiation; the bottom cover is decorated with grain. The day/night display panel is divided into black and white parts, such contrast is vivid. The wearer can distinguish whether the local city is day or night in real time, as well as the selected second time zone. There is also a striking detail on this dial, a detailed sun showing daytime, with a white background against black numbers, and a small crescent moon indicating night time with a black background against white numbers.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT 904847J
The Origin of the Model Timepiece
This Polaris Geographic WT watch is inspired by the classics of Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox watch that was born in 1968, its classic three-crown design is iconic. Memovox echoes the boldness and adventurous spirit of the 1960s, which not only represents freedom and avant-garde, but foreshadows a revolution: a diving watch with a Memovox function, a patented triple bottom cover, it can be enhanced the sound expansion effect in the water. The spirit of this innovative watch can be seen in the propaganda slogan of the time: “For the man of action”. Between 1965 and 1968, the brand produced a total of 1,714 Memovox II watches. The Polaris Geographic WT Stainless Steel 42MM Limited Edition Timepiece, launched in 2018, has been redesigned to provide a shorter ear, a slimer bezel and a more contemporary look, making time clearer and easier to read. Polishing and matte treatments highlight the sporty style of the entire collection, while sapphire crystals replace the Plexiglas of the prototype.
Limited Masterpiece in Global
The Polaris series was grandly presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in January, and the newly launched Polaris Geographic WT watch made the collection even more full. This work is limited to 250 pieces and will be exclusively available at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique.
The new Memovox wristwatch was inspired by the first Polaris Memovox, so it is more loyal to the original model, whose many designs reflect vintage style, such as white luminescent materials, trapezoid hour markers, crown-styled buttons and Memovox. White decoration stands out on black dial. The black dial includes four parts, the inclined ring with dots, batons and numbers, the grainy hour area, the narrow track-typed scale circle and the smooth rotatable central disc with a triangle and “MEMOVOX” logo. Baton-shaped hands and a slim second hand spin on the black dial. Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox Ref.9038670 is fitted with in-house Cal.956 with 45 hours of power reserve.