In the world of upper-echelon horology, it is always a treat when the great Houses continue to stride into the future with legacy-defining aplomb. It is a breathtaking trajectory that the great Swiss Maison Jaeger-LeCoultre continually undertakes. The latest testimony of this is its recent three-pronged update of its adventure-ready Polaris collection with the introduction of the Polaris Geographic, a signature Jaeger-LeCoultre complication that reinterprets travel time, as well as its extant Polaris Date and Polaris Perpetual Calendar models receiving new dial colours.
A Most Refined Ruggedness
Behold the Polaris Geographic: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s distinct rendition of the travel watch, which houses its signature titular complication. Inspired by the Maison’s 1960s-era diving watches, the Polaris line is a glorious testament to its expertise in crafting the most exquisite timepieces for the daily adventures that await the wearer.
In this esteemed lineup, the Polaris Geographic stands as a formidable addition: Its sea-evoking ocean-grey 42mm dial is coated with 35 layers of lacquer, within which a dual time display is arrayed intuitively, along with a world time disc.
Its beating heart is the in-house calibre 939 movement, which offers up to 70 hours of power reserve.
And for all its spectacular technical features, this watch is such a fantastic looker. A robust pop of orange simmers amid the grey-blue expanse of the dial, the whole of which is superbly complemented by two interchangeable straps, in textured black rubber and blue-grey canvas, affirming the timepiece’s stature as the nexus of ruggedness and elegance.
Faces Of Beauty
In the universe of the Polaris line, aesthetics are just as crucial as performance. Correspondingly, Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled newly updated two bespoke colourway options for the exquisitely lacquered dials of the Polaris Date and Polaris Perpetual Calendar models.
The Polaris Date, widely regarded as the peak horological expression of sporty elegance, sees its dial dressed in a hypnotic ocean-grey hue, evoking the storied legacy of the Maison’s great diving watches its creation is inspired by. This sense of classicism is dashingly complemented by the modern presentation of the dial and the accompanying signature double crown. As an ode to the versatility and affordances of the Polaris line, its textured rubber strap is interchangeable with a metal bracelet of other straps from the Polaris roster.
The facelift of the Polaris Perpetual Calendar is no less enigmatically gorgeous: Its 18-carat pink-gold 42mm x 11.97mm case houses an earthy gradient green lacquered dial. Subtle yet arresting, the timepiece presents a stunning vision of the Polaris range’s emphasis on symmetry and legibility. Besides the visually pleasing manner in which information is conveyed, the watch is an unquestionably beautiful presence on any wrist it rests atop. Whether it is dressed in its jet-black alligator leather strap or its sporty textured dark green rubber variant, it is sure to command looks and start conversations.
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