Jaeger-LeCoultre

I generally think the JLC straps (and buckles/deployments) don't match the quality of their watches ( I have 4 JLCs, statistically speaking, too small of a sample to make a conclusion perhaps, but anyway this is how I feel.) I love them all and am a big fan of the alarm watches.

The worst is the tropical strap on my 68 Polaris where the thread started coming off after a very short usage time.. Now, I need a new strap. The AD says min 3 months of lead time for the original strap and I am not sure I want the OEM tropical strap because of my concerns about its quality.

I bought the rubber strap for the Master Compressor series, which does not work with this model.

Is there any strap alternatives within the JLC line or should I look for elsewhere for custom straps. (any tips via PM will be really appreciated)

Cheers,

Aziz

Most of the time, the JLC OEM Straps don't match in quality with the watches of this Manufacture.

One of the worst is the TTP strap.

In my opinion, don't go on another OEM strap, except if you want to keep it in the box.

Go for an aftermarket, you will be happier, and you will fully enjoy your Polaris!

Best,

Nicolas

PS: You should check on our JLC forum all the strrap alternatives we found for the Polaris!

The straps of TTP are quite rubbish.

I am dreaming about the original style bracelet but because it is not very likely that JLC would produce such, I am wearing my Polarises with croco straps and folding clasps. The Pt. clasp I will receive next month.

When I will have time to go to the Red Sea to take some underwater photos of all three TTPs, I will wear nylon staps. Again, a bracelet would be nice for that.

Best, Kari

We have only seen a few rare photos of the TTP in its natural element -- and at least one TTP in a glass of beer -- but I would love to see more.  Next time you are in the Red Sea...

Best,

respo

I will take all three under the surface. But how to see from the pictures the difference between xx/65 and xx/165?

Best, Kari

Hi Kari,

I also use a folding clasp on my platinium Polaris strap but it is a white gold because JLC told me that it doesn't exist in Platinium.
Are you sure that it is a Platinium folding clap? It coule be new

Best

Marc

sure!

The clasp was ordered from a JLC Boutique and the delivery time was many months. The price is quite exacrly 50% of Lange's clasps.

Many platinum JLC have a folding clasp so I don't understand why you were told that those do not excist. You can check this from JLC's home pages. I just guess that JLC does not have any pt clasps in the storage and it takes quite some time to order one.

Best, Kari

I don't understand because when I told them the same thing, they answord me that Platinium is to "soft" to maie clasp and that every Platinium watches are delivered with white gold folding clasp.

If it is not true, I am angry because I have pay a lot for the clasp (2.500 €)

Best regards.

Marc

In the JLC Boutique the platin one cost just a little bit less!

To be honest I think that many ADs fool us by giving a small rebate on the watches and after that try to rip us off. In the Boutiques the prices are always "right" but the service is really good.

Best, Kari

Can't boe ordered in platinum as they don't exist.

Best,

Nicolas

Would love to find a nicer strap for my 68 too, but it's not easy. Maybe in my next visit to Paris I'll spend a couple of hours (or more) at ABP

 

Keep us updated, please.

 

Good luck!

 

 

Vte

 

 

 

Hi Aziz,

I don't wear the Polaris with the original strap. I am using the OEM strap made for the Extreme World and it is perfect for the watch. It is the black croc with black stiches.

I hope that help!

Best regards.

Marc

I put the EWC's croc strap (mine is brown) on the Pola for a while.  It looked good, but i am still thinking I will switch toa nato strap.

respo

I like the Nato strap on diving watch but I find the Polaris (aïnou the 1968 PT) to dressy for that By the way do you have a pic with the black dia l and the brown strap. Wasn't it strange? I'm not fan of black with brown...

Best

Marc

Sorry the pics are not better, but hopefully it will give you an idea.  The brown croc is pretty dark, and I like the combination of black, gray and brown -- but not for everyone, I suppose.

I agree that the Pola '65 is an interesting watch -- somehow dressy and yet it is a tool watch by nature.

I think Nicolas had posted a bunch of pics of his Polas on various colored straps, some brown, and they looked awesome.  I am thinking, however, that a croc strap to dress it up or a Nato to dress it down is the way to go for me.

Best,

respo

It really looks great, and of course the watch itself could host a myriad of straps and only look stunning.

Yeah, it would be pretty hard for me to mess up this one, right?

;-)

Best,

respo

That's fine Respo. Mine has black stitching but with white ones it is also great.
But in all cases, it is allways a pleasure to see such a great watch. One of the best JLC for me ;-)

Regards

Marc, thanks for the info/hint. I will pursue this and I am also trying to order a custom strap (rubberized leather) from ABP in the mean time.

I live in Dubai and options are really limited here when it comes to finding straps etc.

Although I've been quite happy with JLC staps in general, I found the TTP 68 strap to be awful.  But, a blessing in disguise as I've found many great NATO straps to go with it.  You may want to simply pick up a cheap nylon NATO strap (black works) and try that while you search for something more permanent.  Or just keep the NATO - it will look and feel great!