Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic World Time

amanico · 2020-06-10T09:18:37Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic World Time with its smoke blue dial. Collectors discuss its design balance, 42mm size, and movement integration.

Nicolas (amanico) shares an official image of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic World Time, a watch that remains a strong contender for his collection. He highlights its distinctive smoke blue dial and considers it a worthy exception to his preference for alarm-equipped Polaris models. This post invites the community to appreciate the design and discuss its unique features.

One of the rare official picture which is not bad...

Of a watch which is still in my head as a potential cool addition in my collection. Even if the contender is higher in my list, the Geophysic UT.

But I like this smoke blue dial a lot, and I find that this Polaris is one of the worthy exception to my rule that a Polaris SHOULD be an alarm watch.

Best,

nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Polaris Geographic World Time maintains excellent dial balance, unlike newer Geographic models where the power reserve indicator can disrupt the sub-dial symmetry.
The dial's design between 8:30 and 11:00 does not allow for quarter-hour adjustments to the second time zone, a feature that would be remarkable if present.
While the author initially thought the model was 44mm, the 42mm case size is more wearable, though a 40mm option would be ideal for some.
Despite being a favorite in the Polaris line, some collectors note the use of a relatively small movement within the large case as a minor concern.
The large outer ring displaying cities on the world time complication helps to visually fill the dial, mitigating the perception of a small movement in a larger case.
The dial side is well-balanced, and with a solid case back, the movement size would likely go unnoticed by most wearers.

The Discussion

K-

K-Lo

Jun 10, 2020

I love the balance of

the subdials. The new geographic has a power reserve indicator which “overextends” itself to alter the balance of the sub dials. That is not lost in this iteration.

amanico

Jun 10, 2020

I really like this dial, yes. Thanks, Ted. [nt]

K-

K-Lo

Jun 10, 2020

Always Dear Counselor.

Take a look, re power reserve, new Geographic.

amanico

Jun 10, 2020

Yes, I see your point very well... [nt]

halgedahl

Jun 10, 2020

Agreed; not a bad shot. But tell me, dear Nicolas, does the dial between 8:30-11:00 allow the second time zone to be set ahead or back by 1/4 hr. increments? If so, Wow! FH [nt]

amanico

Jun 10, 2020

No, it is the power reserve. [nt]