First ringing into the watchmaking scene in 1950 with one of the most practical horological complications to date, an alarm, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox has become a truly iconic piece from “the watchmaker’s watchmaker.” Key to its aesthetic and different from other alarm watches at the time; the Memovox had a separate crown for the operation of its alarm function and time-setting. This hinted at a rather ingenious design whereby the Memovox used two separate power reserves. One to power the alarm and one for the normal hands. This prevented the alarm from ringing for too long and draining the power from the watch. While the Memovox was an iconic watch for JLC, with a slew of variants from dive watches and various dress watches, the Memovox collection lives on in JLC’s modern catalog through their Polaris collection, which is what we have here. A sizeable dive watch with a 42mm diameter case that measures 15.63mm tall, the Polaris is a rugged timepiece with an internal bezel that is operated by the crown at 2 o’clock, and the beautifully finished JLC cal. 956AA automatic movement that is on view through a sapphire crystal caseback - a rarity for most dive watches. With its stunning blue dial that blends satin-brushed and polished surfaces like its case and bracelet, the Polaris is a beautiful watch on the wrist filled with history and impressive horological might that makes it a wonderful piece to add to your collection.

Watch is in near-mint/like new condition. Shows some minor signs of wear or handling, however it appears almost brand new. Two links have been removed but are included in the box.

A unique-looking watch rooted in JLC's history, the Polaris is filled with character as a result of its dual-crown design and sizeable construction that make it a wonderful watch for anyone seeking out a timepiece with an aesthetic that few other modern watches can compete with.