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I understand why JLC are doing this. Putting a lot of the compressor series into a more classical case design. For me looking at these (might be different in real life) I don't see the chronograph or WT working very well. I realise an awful lot of you don't like dates but I find it a most useful feature, and it's missed off these two. I am biased though as I love the originals and the TTP from 10 years ago (really, 10 years, gulp!)
If I was to pick out of these I would go for the new Polaris Memovox (or whatever anyone want's to call it) or the time only which looks great to me.
SO, a bit of a 50/50 from me for now, but will be good to see them when they get released
Thanks for the report
Tim
SIHH 2018: A new line of watches: Jaeger Lecoultre Polaris: Automatic, Chronograph, Chronograph World Time, Polaris Date, and Polaris Memovox.
Before unveiling the 5 new Polaris from the 2018 collection, let me first summarize the journey of this iconic watch from Jaeger Lecoultre, as it will help us to better understand these new offers. Polaris and Jaeger Lecoultre. This is a long and old love...
My first reaction is negative....I feel that the original Polaris is still the best followed by the Amvox2.
the new ones does nothing for me. Sorry.
Thanks for understanding. I was really taken in by the teases but the reality was underwhelming....
Kinda like the Last Jedi, it promises much but under-delivered.8-)
Wow
Super impressed have been looking for a sports WT for a while.... I guess here we are!
Francois B. Watch and learn.
JLC continues to innovate. Always pushing forward whilst acknowledging its past. Unlike yesterdays debaucles, where that other brand is just taking the piss by milking the same cow.
Thank you so much for confirming Nicolas!
Really something to look foreword to = ）David
Ummmm.... interesting
1st it was the deep sea alarm that inspired a whole new line of modern vintage looking dive watches. Now it’s the Polaris turn to inspire a whole new line of modern vintage looking dive watches. It will be interesting to see if the Polaris 2 will inspire ...
I would have love to see something more daring aesthetically speaking even if it's a difficult thing to do when you have to reinterpret and icon. But the blue dials are truly gorgeous. I have to see them in real to have a better feeling
Nevertheless, at first sight, the Polaris Automatic Blue Dial is my favourite. Best wishes Alkiro
Happy JLC went back to basics, simple dial !
the Polaris Automatic No-date is a BIG YES ! Blue has some ‘glitter-ness’ in pic, got to see in flesh but the Black dial is clearly a ‘go-to’ choice. i love the level of detail, the 2 different finishes on the hands & dial…just loving it ! though I’m not ...
I love the entire line, finally JLC moved in the right track
it's taken them some time to get back to the sport line but the wait has been worth it. it really made my day! looking forward to see these guys in the metal specially the World Timer (blue) and the 50th Anniversary. Thanks for the report Nico! Fernando
I have to say that the Polaris Automatic...
Sings most strongly to me. I like the fact that it is something new in the line-up and the design, together with the 41mm case definitely appeals. The Memovox is of course a winner but then that was to be expected. Not a single one in the 5 watch line-up,...
I reserve my judgment for later with more photos. because here I only like the Polaris Polaris. By the way I do not understand the choice of the name Polaris to the chronograph which has not
Nothing in common with a Polaris. The Polaris automatic without date is way too big IMHO. That’s a pity. 3 mm too big. The blue one could have been really a killer
Nicolas......
.....fantastic review. Truly an excellent review. I need some time to digest this......
Nico.... after giving some thoughts....
I think TYO expressed it very well. Nobody ever blames Rolex of Omega for taking an iconic model and giving a new spin on it. I think the original and also Tribute versions of the Polaris are stunning watches. I think the "core" Polaris is possibly one of...
my yukk was as much for the brand
as for the watched themselves. Told you in the past how they treated me.... Can't ever forget that.
I really like that fact the there are many options for the straps....
Bracelet, rubber and leather which make much more sense than the deep sea line that only comes with a leather strap for a dive watch. Well done JLC!
Nice
Thanks Nicolas, great overview of this new JLC offering Very ambitious to launch an entire new line, I really like it and they should find their audience for this sport chic line if the price is right Their prices are available on their webshop. Just a ti...
Nico, a splendid review & superb pictorial !.. From the Quintet here, I‘d guess for the WT/Chrono/Blue despite its 44mm..
.. other than that I‘ll have to see first in real, I suppose.. Maybe the 41mm automatic/black with a metal bracelet, maybe - and/or the simple, almost austere Piaris Date. Options enough, I would say JLC hit it quite well, diversity is the word, IMO.. Thx...
Don't no either yet.. So I will wait until seeing them on Feb 19 in my Boutique here.. ;))
.. while Prima Vista I was pretty much drawn toward the blue, meanwhile the more versatile, classical black is growing in me. - Finally I have already several blue watches, the most recent one the 2017 Blue Memovox.. So still some twisting & tweating of t...
Thank you for a great write up Nicolas! Very detailed and with the history of the Polaris it was very helpful.
Personally, I think the Polaris Memovox LE is my favorite of this new sport watch line, but I do have some constructive comments on it. I think they should have used a super compressor case like the Tribute or at least a screw-down caseback. Further, I th...
Nice post!
First off, thank you for this very complete article, it was a pelasure to read! I was aware of the Polaris but did not know all these details, I have to say I have to get used to the grained part of the dial, but I always appreciate particular and feature...
I hate to say this...
The renders look like Fossil watches. Hope they look better in the metal. I think only the original Polaris homage has the JLC charm. But I guess they’re reaching out and trying new stuff. Hope the price is right too.
The closest version to the early Polaris
Nico, You asked for a choice. based on the original tribute to a submarine travelling under the polar ice cap. I would say JLC gave themselves a wide interpretation to include travel time, chronograph and alarm. All are associated with navigation underwat...
Phew
I understand why JLC are doing this. Putting a lot of the compressor series into a more classical case design. For me looking at these (might be different in real life) I don't see the chronograph or WT working very well. I realise an awful lot of you don...
Thanks for beautiful and informative post...
Thanks Nico. Feeling is mixed for me. But one point I fully agree with you is that, we can’t treat these watches as tribute to or reissue of the Polaris 1968, rather have to try them a new series of Polaris or even 2nd generation of Polaris I would say. S...
Nicely done, JLC.
My favorite being the 'real' Polaris, but I quite like the Automatic no-date, too.
Love it.
I think the “base” 41mm black dial with brown strap is the one i will get. I was looking to sell my IWC pilot chrono and this is a perfect watch to replace it with! JLC is the best!!
Thank you. This is my first read on Monday of SIHH and I really appreciate the background and history provided before the introduction of the new watches.
For me, the anniversary piece sings the loudest. Thanks again.
Excellent history lesson, Nicholas.
I like the new line. Need more time to “digest” all the new options
Hello Nicolas!! I was eagerly expecting your report about the new Polaris models from JLC! Congrats on your superb thorough introduction to this new line...
... being announced today by our beloved brand. We thank you so much for explaining the differences between so many new models. I feel happy to know that JLC has decided to introduce this new line of watches, meaning we will have a new temptation from thi...
Ahh! To hunt a vintage one should be marvelous... but not easy task! I never dared to risk my Tribute. May be if I have my watchmaker friend to check its waterproofness ...
... it would give me some peace of mind. In any case, the new model is already haunting me! You know how greedy I am!! Lol! Un abrazo mi amigo!! Disfruta el SIHH!! Abel
Nice read, thank you.
To me these ‘new’ watches feel like old watches. If you get my drift... I’m not excited. But who knows, maybe in the metal things could change.
A nice change to me is the
newly designed bracelet. The existing one is too old fashioned (I mentioned this many times to JLC boutique personnel) and the new one is much more contemporary. Among these 5 models, the world timer and the memovox look attractive to me, partly because I...
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