Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris E 859: A Collector's Summer Showcase

amanico · 2020-08-23T00:56:05Z

Explore the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris E 859 through stunning photography and vintage ads. Discover why this diver's watch remains a collector favorite.

amanico

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Amanico's post offers a captivating look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris E 859, blending vintage advertising with contemporary photography to highlight its enduring appeal. His creative approach to showcasing this iconic diver's watch provides a fresh perspective for both long-time enthusiasts and new collectors. This article delves into the community's appreciation for the Polaris E 859, exploring its design, historical context, and the personal connections collectors have with this distinctive timepiece.

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Here is a first batch.

" For the Action Man ".

I combined two vintage advertisings, here.

This one:

And the Geomatic ad from 1965:

For these pictures:

And at my office:

Don't worry, I have enough photos in stock to make a Part II.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris E 859 is considered one of the most beautiful diver's watches, with its design resonating strongly among collectors.
The vintage advertisements for the Polaris E 859, particularly those featuring an 'Action Man' theme, effectively capture the watch's intended spirit and design philosophy.
The community often shares personal wristshots and images of their own Polaris E 859 models, sometimes highlighting variations like those with salmon indexes or discussing bracelet options.
The discussion thread also features tangential anecdotes about flying on the Concorde, a testament to the diverse interests and experiences within the watch collecting community.
One contributor humorously notes the narrow fuselage and limited headroom in Concorde's seat 1A, sharing a unique travel experience.

The Discussion

hs111

Aug 23, 2020

Always big pleasure to see your E859 Polaris summer shots !.. Hope you have not too much work to also allow some occasional relaxation.. Have a great Sunday !

amanico

Aug 23, 2020

I didn't have holidays, this year. But I discover Paris in August. ;) Thanks, H. [nt]

Cpt Scarlet

Aug 23, 2020

Vintage adverts are part of social history...

Very interesting how times have changed.

Marc Obermann

Aug 23, 2020

Very nice JLC Polaris

Whilst I am yet to have a JLC in my small collection I can at least say I had the pleasure of flying Concorde back in the early 80's which meant I arrived in New York an hour before I left London which still blows my mind remembering that journey even now nearly 40 years later. Marc

amanico

Aug 23, 2020

Flying Concorde, that is something I missed, and I regret that a lot. At least I got the Polaris! Thanks, Marco. [nt]

amanico

Aug 23, 2020

Will try to find other vintage ads. They are tops. [nt]