Jaeger-LeCoultre

I was not totallly happy with the original straps coming with the Tribute to the Polaris, so I became to work ( I should say ..To play ) on the best possible straps for these Re Editions.

The Re Edition of the Polaris 65 and 68 comes with the same strap, a bit tropic looking, but in leather...





Not bad, but doing better is always possible.

Let's first examine the '68 case...

For this one, I'm not really convinced by a Crocodile strap, as it will dress it up too much.

This version of the Polaris is looking as a tool watch, not a ( too ) dressy watch.

So, a tropic, but a true one, may work, as well as a calf strap.

For the moment, I found 4 calf straps for it.

A light brown one, a kind of Caramel:



Very classic, not really matching with the indexes, but enhancing them, working well with the black dial, this choice gives a Vintage look to the Polaris, very " à propos "...

Here, compared wit the original strap ( Thanks, Patrice, for letting me play with your Polaris! ):



Then, another option, with this beige ( a bit orange ) strap, which perfectly matches with the indexes of the '68 Re Edition:



Spectacular, indeed.

It totally enhances the strengh, the contrast of the dial.

Do you have more classic tastes?

No problem, this combo may work very well for you: A Black Calf.





Do you want to give your watch a more Military Look?

Here you are, with an Brown Olive quite khaki Calf strap:




Playing with the Re Edition of the '65 Polaris is a bit more difficult.

The dial is very dressy, and the easier, more evident solution is the Black Crocodile:



The second more evident choice is without doubt the Black Calf strap, a bit less dressy, a bit more " Tool Watch ", which is also nice and interesting.



Then, you may take the risk of the Military Look for the 65, and, why not finally?

Here, with the brown Caramel Calf strap, which strongly contrast with the personnality of the dial, not say its sobriety.



Or, much more sober, the Brown Khaki Olive Strap, a bit dark, but quite elegant, IMO.





The only one I didn't try on the '65 was the Beige Orange, as it is too light for this version...

In fact, I didn't dare...LOL

All the straps I ordrered are 4 mm thick, which is perfect, due to the thickness of the Polaris ( 17,5 mm ! ...Ouch, the hyper domed plexy ... ).

The Strap Game is not only reserved to the Pannies!





The only thing I miss is a strap without stitching, which would be, IMO, a killing option!

To be followed.

Best.

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-02-16 05:22:12 This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-02-18 11:21:48

gives it that PAM look (but from a superior company IMO).

-Dean

I'm still working on the perfect strap, as I said, but this is a funny game...

Change the strap, and you also change the " personnality " of your Polaris.

Best, Dean,

Nicolas

are "crazy" my friend
you opened whole new chapter of after sales industry just with this post

"THE Strapaneria for JLC Polaris editions"

The Beige with 68
and black calf with 65 are my favorites

moreover beige + 68=killing combo
All the best

My Psy is Croatian..



The beige on the 68 is a killer, indeed.

The problem with the 65 is that this watch needs a black strap.

Calf, Crocodile, ...???

I wil certainly to think again and again to find the perfect match.

I think that a Blcak Calf without stitching will be the best one, but I have to find it...

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

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hi nicolas,

ah, congratulations for this most interesting subject. that's the true question, isn'it, wich type of strap could match better with these beauties? sorry but I'm not realy concerned by '68. first, because the produced colour for indexes isn't the definitive one, second because I owned the '65! good reason. so, could you please give me confirmation that the original strap provided is able to be used in watersports? I have planned to use it for swimming and waterskiing. in that case, what's type of strap should you advice? best. olivier

This message has been edited by olivier.teste on 2009-02-16 06:38:17

I wouldn't wear the original strap during my watersoprts activities...

Would change it for a Tropic strap, or a waterproof leather strap.

Best,

Nicolas

as far as you're concerned, would you prefer waterproof leather or tropic strap in rubber?
could I buy one with guillaume in lyon, a JLC one? thanks so much for your advice. best O

Ask Guillaume to find one for you...

And say hello to him from me.

Best.

Nicolas

thnks nicolas, you should trust on me about guillaume!
you're right, I'll be more in confidence with a JLC original product, such as a strap. best. O

the black croc and the dark brown on the 65 gives me a good idea for ze Legend diver ... a military could be nice too i think ... (on the polarisses and the diver) ....

Thanks for the hints Nicolas !!

Filip

Black crock on the 1965 without any doubt... I'd like to see the oostrich combo also...

Great pictures and report amanico! I'll prefer for the 65 model the Kroko Strap or the original Polaris strap without holes as i've had seen it at the 65 Tribute de Polaris Prototype. Regards, Herb

You will have a lot of fun to decide which strap will better fit your '65 Polaris, my friend...

Enjoy the madness!



Best,

Nicolas

That's also why the black calf is interesting, to keep a bit the Tool Watch Spirit of this Polaris!

Best,

Nicolas

This is exactly the same size...

So, you can put a Polaris strap on a Longines diver...

And I perfectly agree with you on your choices, my friend.

Tempted?

Best,

Nicolas

Wear them in great health my friend.
B well,
Matrix.

Before finding the perfect combo...

I'm happy with all of them.

But these 2 are, for the moment, my favourite.

Best, my friend, and thanks for your nice words, as always.

Nicolas

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Beige for the '68, and Black Croc for the '65.

Best,

Nicolas

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Did you consider Ostrich?  It is one of the things that springs to mind when I think 1960s dressy.  I don't know if it would be a bit too much, just a thought I had
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hi aaron, that's a good idea, so ostrich looks like so nice in black! got you idea for a swimming strap? cheers. O

You're right about the 60ies look, but in black, for the Polaris, it maybe looks a bit too old.

In Light brown, it may work!

Will have to try.

Best, Bad Bopy!



Nicolas

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A Grey and black for the '65, and the brown and black for the '68...

Or a Black for the '65, and a light brown for the '68...

Yes, another nice option!

Thanks for your input, and best, my friend.

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-02-16 12:03:18

Hi Nicolas,

Many thanks for your strap's test. I'm receiving my Polaris '68 next week, and I'm also considering to change the original strap...so, could you please tell if the straps that you tested are JLC OEM or Aftermarkets? And where did you find it? Or where I can find it?

Argie,

Buenos Aires 

And a special warm welcome for a new Polaristi!

Nice to see that in the whole world, we'll have true lovers for this watch.

As for the straps I posted, they are not OEM, but aftermarket.

You can ask to your JLC AD to make for you a special one, in calf, crocodile or whatever you want...

As JLC works with Camille Fournet, you will have a wide choice and marge possibilities to personnalize your Polaris.

Looking forward to hear more from you,

Best.

Nicolas

Very nice band collection Nicolas
For me, the caramel and beige are the coolest