Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox 50th Anniversary: A Collector's Photo Review

Nicolas (amanico) shares his exceptional photography of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox 50th Anniversary, captured at SIHH 2018. His detailed shots highlight the watch's aesthetic appeal and prompt a thoughtful comparison with the Polaris Géographique World Time. This article delves into the nuances that make these modern interpretations of JLC's iconic Polaris line so compelling for collectors.

Here are my best shots, taken at the SIHH, in 2018.

This is my favorite of the line, with the Polaris Geographique World Time.

In fact, I am hesitating a lot between these 2.

Why? Because the Geographique World Time is uber cool, with its smoke blue dial, friendly complication, and it is such a nice fiction.

The Polaris Memovox is a superb modern version of the icon.

In fact, if it had a screw in case back and crowns, I would have not hesitated and would have jumped on it.

You?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Polaris Géographique World Time offers a distinct complication and aesthetic that could diversify a collection, while the Memovox retains a classic, iconic look.
While appreciating the featured Polaris Memovox, there is interest in seeing how this specific model would appear with a blue dial option.
The thread is discussion-light, with most replies expressing appreciation for the original post's photography rather than substantive debate or additional insights.

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K-Lo

Apr 23, 2020

If 3MM thinner, I would have sold my liver [nt]

amanico

Apr 23, 2020

Ha! Go to the Gym, then. [nt]

Gelato Monster

Apr 23, 2020

Personally I choose Geographique World Time over this anytime [nt]

amanico

Apr 23, 2020

Which is not a bad thing at all! [nt]

Gelato Monster

Apr 24, 2020

personally I also prefer geographique world time over geophysics universal time anytime [nt]

Gelato Monster

Apr 24, 2020

yes. I am not saying one is better over the other. they are both very nice.

Just my personal preference

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