Jaeger-LeCoultre

' This is certainly the less known watch, among the Polaris Family. Indeed, you all know the Polaris versions, from 1965 and 1968, which were re edited last year. The Original Polarises: 1965: 1968: The Re Editions: But what we less know is that, from 197...  

Thank you. You're putting the alarm complication subliminally into my mind...

Wait, my friend, I still have some " alarming " threads to post... Don't you think that the Alarm is as friendly as it is captivating? what I find really stunning and impressive is all the Richness and the Diversity JLC demonstrates in the development of ... 

alarming warning from one 666 to another (aka the omen). I must confess I briefly owned the first compressor alarm but my heart has always been with the memovoxes. But alas, the Duometre's siren call is far stronger.

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... thank you for bringing us this wonderful review, very educational actually. have seen this Polaris II before, but did not know it has very interesting story behind. one amazing thing is that you mentioned there was only 1120 pieces produced during 4 y... 

Yep, 1120 pieces on a 4 years period. I was on to buy the red dialed Polaris II, indeed, but I passed on it as I already own the Grey dial, which is in stunning condition. I sawq several blue dials, 2 red Dials, and only one grey dial, which seems to be, ... 

... haha... yes indeed these vintage JLCs are getting to drive me crazy!!! so much fun, it seems never ending, my friend... stefan

It seems that your journey is longer than expected, Stefan... Have fun, that's the most important! Best, Nicolas

Huge congrats for the post, and the infos. I have only one bad picture from the red dial version. Excellent post Nicolas, excellent ! King Regards, Milan

The Red dial, as well as the grey, are real rare birds, my friend.... Happy to know that you enjoyed the post! Best, Nicolas

You just made my day! Or ruined my good nights sleep… Depending on how to look at it! Thank you Nicolas for a great review and stunning photos! Very interesting and education – love it! The first photo of the org Polaris -65 will haunt me in my dreams to ... 

The Polaris '65 is just a grail, an obsession for me, and the one I posted here belongs to one of the Heritage Gallery member....Lucky Guy! I thought a lot about what color of dial to choose, and after having seen the 3 in the flesh, I opted for the grey ... 

I did a copycat photo of my TTP-68 and the Egg. Even if the PII and the egg has the same case measures, the Egg appears as much smaller than the PII, mostly because of the bezel shape and colour, IMO. The human mind is very strange! I have exactly the sam...  

Take any 40 mm watch and compare it to a 42 mm, you will see a huge difference. Well, about the Concorde Ad, I would have to pick 2 watches to make it, not only one, and if the E 855 is not too difficult to find, the E 861 is a bit more diificult to find.... 

And you are right! 2mm is a big difference. To hunt them in a certain order would be even more difficult than just hunt them…! The PII is definitely one to hunt! Best, my friend Blomman

..thanks for the case back photo! The grey Polaris II is a great choice. Any inside shots? I'm intrigued by the construction of this case.

As I didn't want to ruin the bezel, which is in mint condition. But when I give it for a service, I will ask my wathcmaker to let me take a pic of it. Best, Ben. Nicolas.

My own Polaris II:...  

Yours is also in stunning condition, Greg. At a moment, I was on to get all the 3, as I couldn't decide which one, but the Blue I saw was in poor condition, an the Red was in a so so condition, so, I preferred to get the grey. You should post some of your... 

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Very well written and composed review. -- Richard.

I tried a funky presentation for a funky watch... Maybe the text is a bit too centred? Best, Nicolas

Best, -- Richard.

the Reveil was just updated and released in the 40mm Memovox and Memo Int'l. However, if the MMR's "high tech" gadget is really the gongs affixed to the sapphire crystal, HOW LONG before JLC makes a revolutionary Memovox where the gong bends and comes thr... 

Even if they're not totally the same... I would love to see JLC releasing an alarm lwhich would sound like a Minute Repeater, with its elegance. Housing such a refined Alarm in a refined watch: The Duometre. And now, what would you think? As for the Polar... 

in the UN Sonata. However, I found that although it was a "pretty" sound, it didn't strike me as an "alarm," due to its quietness. Now, if the 55db gong in the MMR could be transformed - or, even better, if they could make the MMR have a toggle to switch ... 

But this is because I'm delected with my U.N Sonata Alarm that I would be very pleased to see what JLC can do in the field of " elegant sounding alarms ". So, we'd have the basic alarms, or the elegant. The basics, to wake you up every morning, the elegan... 

Nicolas, Besides of ruining the joy of my newest acquisition, your post just implanted another grail on my mind. Now I want a Polaris 68, of course. The "egg" carries the 70's design. It's curious but not my cup of ... coffee. Cheers, Nilo

The BP FF and the Vintage Polaris are so different that they can co exist, my friend. So enjoy what you already have, and have sweet dreams! Best, Nicolas

The long awaited brother of the other Polaris models has finally received some recognition. Thank you Nicolas for the insight on a watch that I've never really seen before. I am especially intrigued by the square luminous dot on the second hand of the Pol... 

Deep Sea Alarm, Polaris 65 and 68, and the Polaris II... 3 watches, 3 different styles, in a period of less than .. 15 years. The interestin g thing is that each of them is a nice stylistic representation of their era. As for the Polaris II, I felt it was... 

You sure are contributing to build the history of so long too quiet Jaeger-LeCoultre. You report here is superb, well done. Nice pieces too ;-)

There is so much to write and say about JLC's Past. Thanks fro your nice words, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Thanks a lot Nico for this great review. Fr.Xavier

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Those 70s designs, coupled with the recent feature on the new Atmos designs make me wonder if JLC could not extricate Mr. Newson from whatever exclusivity restrictions he might have under his arrangement with Ikepod in order to perhaps design a watch or t... 

The MM Deep Sea. It would be very different from the current production, and very appealing, too! Thanks for your input, Robert. You just gave me some ( bad ) ideas. Best, Nicolas

Thanks for a great review. I only recently joined the forum in an attemp to research a vintage Polaris that I have. I continue to be surprised what I actually have. I am not a collector. Just interested in the history and the value of the piece. In what l...  

Welcome here, by the way! Well, you went on the wrong review, as this one was dedicated to the Polaris II. The good review is here: jlc.watchprosite.com The JB Champion bracelet looks good to me. Try to see if you can polish the plexy a bit, to enhance th... 

Nicolas, Thank you again. An awesome review. I know you hear that alot. You are a master. There is a reputable jeweler here in the West Palm area that is going to look at it and possibly service it. Bill

And don't forget to register your Polaris in our Polaris Roll Call, please. Best, Nicolas

Here is the E859 on its original steel band, among other diving friends...  

You give me a ( bad ) idea, Clavi... A kind of Vintage JLC Diving family pic! Impressive, as always. Best, Nicolas

Nicolas, Seeing all those beauties, knowing that I miss (I was traveling) this Snowdrop on a flea market here. This one was "captured" by a dear friend and I borrowed for an entire week. I love this roundness I was not able to confirm everything about thi...  

Any chance to have a picture of the case back? These Snowdrops are so tempting with their characteristic look. I wish you the best of luck to get one of them, and believe me, you will find one, as they are not too rare. Best, Nicolas