Elegance Engineered for the Everyday Explorer
Merging the Maison’s timeless refinement with high-performing function, the Polaris collection draws direct inspiration from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic 1960s diving watches. Reimagined for today, the design maintains a contemporary, confident aesthetic while honoring its heritage of sport and precision.
Designed with daily comfort and long-term wear in mind, the new Polaris Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case that reflects the line’s design DNA: sharp contours, gracefully arched lugs, a slim bezel, domed glass-box crystal, and a sophisticated interplay of brushed and polished finishes. Its oversized crown and robust chronograph pushers, nods to vintage models, offer tactile control and bold character.
An Ocean-Inspired Dial That Reflects Depth and Detail
The star of this new edition is its layered Ocean Grey dial, which combines modern construction with artisanal complexity. The depth of lacquer, enhanced with orange accents and graduated color effects, gives the watch a dynamic, eye-catching edge.
Built in three tiers, a central disc, an hour marker ring, and an outer tachymeter scale; the dial offers rich contrast and clarity. Sunray brushing on the center creates a subtle play of light, while a smooth gloss on the surrounding ring deepens the perception of depth. The grey color gently fades from light to dark across both sections, creating a seamless visual flow.
Achieving this level of nuance is no small feat: each dial requires 35 individual coatings, meticulously applied by hand. It begins with a clear varnish, followed by four layers of grey, then a black gradient layer. To unify the tone across the components, expert precision is needed at every step. The process concludes with 30 coats of transparent lacquer, creating a luminous finish with exceptional richness and depth.
Intuitive Design, Built to Perform
The Polaris Chronograph dial balances sportiness and readability. A central chronograph seconds hand, a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, and a small running seconds at 9 o’clock make for a clear and practical layout. Circular graining on the subdials adds further contrast against the gloss and gradient surfaces. Bold orange highlights enhance legibility and express the model’s adventurous energy.
Consistent with the Polaris design ethos, skeletonized hands ensure optimal visibility while large trapezoidal indexes anchor the composition. Generous application of luminescent coating on hands, markers, and numerals guarantees readability in low light, a true asset for exploration.
Craftsmanship at Its Core
This mechanical heart beats with a 65-hour power reserve and features an integrated chronograph with column-wheel control and vertical clutch, hallmarks of high horological engineering.
Decorated with Côtes de Genève and fitted with a skeletonized winding rotor bearing the iconic JL initials, the movement reflects Jaeger-LeCoultre’s dedication to both beauty and technical mastery. Every component is designed, manufactured, and hand-assembled at the brand’s historic workshop in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland: a region synonymous with fine watchmaking excellence.
Adventure-Ready, Effortlessly Refined
Complementing its modern functionality and sporting soul, the Polaris Chronograph Ocean Grey is delivered with two interchangeable straps: a blue-grey canvas for casual refinement and a black textured rubber for sport-driven style. The quick-change system allows wearers to shift effortlessly between aesthetics, adapting to every moment.
This new Polaris Chronograph stands as a testament to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s vision: to craft timepieces that marry beauty with utility, history with innovation, and elegance with a spirit of adventure.
Article source : https://press.jaeger-lecoultre.com/polaris-chronograph/
