Mens Watch | Automatic Movement
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Brand | Jaeger LeCoultre |
Series | Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1968 |
Model Number | 200.64.40 |
Size | Mens |
Case Material | Platinum |
Dial Colour | Black |
Bracelet/Strap | Calfskin Leather Black |
Clasp | Tang Buckle |
Movement | Automatic |
Bezel | Uni-Directional Rotating |
Screw-down Crown | Yes |
Crystal | Plexiglass |
Case Back | Solid |
Water Resistance | 200m/660ft |
Diameter | 42mm |
Case Thickness | 17.52mm |
Limited & Numbered edition of 165 pieces world-wide! This platinum version pays tribute to the original Polaris made in 1965.A tribute to the original Polaris Diving watch which was originally released in 1965 through 1970. The original Polaris had a almost cult following, the watch was innovative for its time for it size, immediately recognizable by the large luminescent triangle in the dial center which was for optimum viewing of the alarm time under water, case back with 16 recessed holes to allow for optimal diffusion of sound below water and water resistance to 200 meters. The re-edition of this model incorporates most of the visual features of the original watch, such as the domed plastic crystal, water Resistance rating, case back design, dial design, crowns with the grid pattern motif & more.This watch features:
Polished platinum case.
Calfskin strap with criss-cross pattern.
Black dial with combination of Arabic Numeral & Index hour markers.
Luminous dauphin shaped hands.
Bi-Directional rotating bezel under the crystal is set by the crown at case edge at the 3 o'clock position.
Inner rotating dial with luminous triangle indicates the alarm time - set by the crown at case edge at the 1 o'clock position.
Date window at the 3 o'clock position on the dial - set by the crown at case edge at the 1 o'clock position.
Crown at 4 o'clock position set the time & allows for manually winding the movement.
Case back of the Memovox Tribute to Polaris models features an inner sealed back that maintains its role as a resonance chamber while the outer case back has 4 sets of 4 recessed holes which was designed to allow for optimal diffusion of sound below water. Also engraved is the original compressor helmet, the inner case back is engrave with a set of technical references as to the water resistance of the watch.
Jaeger LeCoultre caliber 956 beats at 28,800 vph, contains 23 jewels, made of 268 parts & has an approximate power reserve of 45 hours.
This Watch has an alternate part number:
q2006440, q200.64.40, 2006440