Such a stunner! I've been looking forward to this episode for quite some time, as the Polaris, quite simply, is my favourite watch of all time. Sadly, it is quite a bit out of my price range, so I went for a Longines Legend Diver, to somewhat scratch that super compressor itch... but it's just not quite the same.
It is a beautiful and fun watch because it sings which I find unique. The 50 ieme anniversaire which you have is a modern interpretation of the 1968 Memovox Polaris. JLC issued the Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1965 and 1968 in 2008. I bought the 1968 tribute which is an absolute beauty. Some years later, JLC offered wrote to me with an offer to buy the Deep Sea but I could not as I was overseas...
Beautiful watch, I see they do a version with a sunburst blue fading into black at the perimeter of the dial, that's my favourite. It reminds me of the Seiko Bell-matic I used to have which was also a stunner but you couldn't get it wet.
It’s a well known fact that JLC not only made movements for Patek Phillipe, but VC & AP too. I believe- could be wrong, JLC provided the movements for Cartier Tanks early on, for a period of about 11 years. Having provided so many iconic brands with movements, this is why they are referred to as “The Watchmaker’s Watchmaker. Great watch.
Even though the Reverso was one of the first real sports watches (for Polo players?) they look better on ladies’ wrists. I have tried them on a few times and although I love them it was my wife who bagged one. Hers had to go back to the factory for repair when she had an incident on a Swiss Rodelbahn! For me that Memovox is much cooler than any Rolex diver, but the market says I am in the minority.
I went to Wempe last week to purchase my very first JLC, a stainless Reverso, large small seconds.. had it on the table, tried it on and wore it for quite a while as I chatted with my Wempe assistant who happens to be a friend.. in the end I just wasn’t connecting and as excited as I hoped to be buying my first Reverso, ended up ordering a Rolex and leaving, but I still feel like one day I’m going to have to eventually get that Reverso...
I passed on this watch because the seconds had lacked a luminous marker. JLC solved this with the Mariner. I believe they will expend the Polaris line and hopefully add an orange dial...not likely, however.
A beautiful watch I do love JLC I saw the master ultra thin perpetual on some episode i was watching the other day what do you think of that watch because i think it may just be the most beautiful thing i have ever seen!
Jaeger lecoultre is my favorite brand too and surprisingly reverso is my favorite watch yet I don't have it I have a master control geographic and Polaris lol so weird
Aw such a perfect watch, simple but useful. There’s the time and the date, and if you need an alarm/“timed” stop watch there you go. Unfortunately my wrist (I feel) isn’t big enough. Envy courses though me, but great purchase! How do you know when to stop winding the alarm, and what happens if you over wind it?
It feels heavy when it's fully wound, just like the watch. So when you feel resistance, stop winding. I'm not sure it would end well if you kept winding.
Great video. I wouldn't say this model is a reissue as it's more of a modern interpretation of the Polaris 68. The real reissue model is the "Tribute to Polaris" that is 99% accurate to the original. Still a lovely piece though. It seems like you enjoy the old/reissue types, so I would totally recommend you check out the Reverso Tribute to 1931. That seems to be the Reverso for you. 👍🏼
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How can I sleep tonight now after watching this review with the inner bezel not being straight 😬
:)
I have to say when the alarm went off i smiled right on cue ! fantastic piece .......
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Super cool diving watch. Unlike many Rolexes your not gonna sit next to someone at a dinner party with the same watch ! And good value for money.
Very true!
Well, there's the motivation to buy that Reverso - getting the edge at dinner parties ;-)
JAY JAY LUCOOT!!!!!!!!!!
Such a stunner! I've been looking forward to this episode for quite some time, as the Polaris, quite simply, is my favourite watch of all time.
Sadly, it is quite a bit out of my price range, so I went for a Longines Legend Diver, to somewhat scratch that super compressor itch... but it's just not quite the same.
@@Dhhcnkk I might just go for option three 😉
JLC is masterpiece of watches. 👍👍👍
Stunning watch wonder how many JLC have ever been underwater
It is a beautiful and fun watch because it sings which I find unique. The 50 ieme anniversaire which you have is a modern interpretation of the 1968 Memovox Polaris. JLC issued the Memovox Tribute to Polaris 1965 and 1968 in 2008. I bought the 1968 tribute which is an absolute beauty. Some years later, JLC offered wrote to me with an offer to buy the Deep Sea but I could not as I was overseas...
This is the best alarm I have ever heard 😁
Not seen this model before. Lovely looking piece. 👌
Beautiful watch, I see they do a version with a sunburst blue fading into black at the perimeter of the dial, that's my favourite. It reminds me of the Seiko Bell-matic I used to have which was also a stunner but you couldn't get it wet.
Thorough review, thank you! I ordered the green dial version.
Good choice!
It’s a well known fact that JLC not only made movements for Patek Phillipe, but VC & AP too. I believe- could be wrong, JLC provided the movements for Cartier Tanks early on, for a period of about 11 years.
Having provided so many iconic brands with movements, this is why they are referred to as “The Watchmaker’s Watchmaker.
Great watch.
👍🏻👍🏻
Great review! I watched it twice. Thank you for the history as well!
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Another stunner, Damian, and the story is the cherry on the cake. Definitely + 1 for the Alain Silberstein regulator video.
Cheers, Jan
Even though the Reverso was one of the first real sports watches (for Polo players?) they look better on ladies’ wrists. I have tried them on a few times and although I love them it was my wife who bagged one. Hers had to go back to the factory for repair when she had an incident on a Swiss Rodelbahn! For me that Memovox is much cooler than any Rolex diver, but the market says I am in the minority.
That 1950 rose gold Memovox.. yes please Santa... so gorgeous.
Really beautiful piece.
It really is!
Superb timepiece from a no-compromise premium Manufacture.
Couldn't agree more!
An absolute stunner
I went to Wempe last week to purchase my very first JLC, a stainless Reverso, large small seconds.. had it on the table, tried it on and wore it for quite a while as I chatted with my Wempe assistant who happens to be a friend.. in the end I just wasn’t connecting and as excited as I hoped to be buying my first Reverso, ended up ordering a Rolex and leaving, but I still feel like one day I’m going to have to eventually get that Reverso...
I’m exactly the same
I passed on this watch because the seconds had lacked a luminous marker. JLC solved this with the Mariner. I believe they will expend the Polaris line and hopefully add an orange dial...not likely, however.
I’m the same with the reverso, tried a few on, determined to buy, but always walk out without one.
Thanks for sharing, Polaris high on the wishlist :-)
Love this model.
Very nice :) Sausage fingers aside, surely a dive watch catch should be operable with neoprene gloves on!!
Love your channel. I recently fell into watches and it pains me that’s a limited addition
Thanks, Ken - great to have you aboard
Great video thanks. What happened, you seem to have stopped making watch videos?
Cheers, Stephen - no, just busy with other things at the moment
The next watch to get. Had the Longines Legend Diver which is similar albeit a cheaper interpretation.
A beautiful watch I do love JLC I saw the master ultra thin perpetual on some episode i was watching the other day what do you think of that watch because i think it may just be the most beautiful thing i have ever seen!
Stunning watch.
had a hankering for a JLC Rossi edition master compressor recently, a bit of a chunky beast though.
Very nice, did not know this watch!
Cheers
Jaeger lecoultre is my favorite brand too and surprisingly reverso is my favorite watch yet I don't have it I have a master control geographic and Polaris lol so weird
That watch is really awesome 👍
Aw such a perfect watch, simple but useful. There’s the time and the date, and if you need an alarm/“timed” stop watch there you go. Unfortunately my wrist (I feel) isn’t big enough. Envy courses though me, but great purchase!
How do you know when to stop winding the alarm, and what happens if you over wind it?
It feels heavy when it's fully wound, just like the watch. So when you feel resistance, stop winding. I'm not sure it would end well if you kept winding.
I had it for a while and my wrist is 16cm. The shorter lug-to-lug distance makes it sits well on my wrist
The faithful recreation of the 68 Polaris was in 2008 complete with its plastic crystal.
Why this watch sounds better than new one?
Great video. I wouldn't say this model is a reissue as it's more of a modern interpretation of the Polaris 68. The real reissue model is the "Tribute to Polaris" that is 99% accurate to the original. Still a lovely piece though.
It seems like you enjoy the old/reissue types, so I would totally recommend you check out the Reverso Tribute to 1931. That seems to be the Reverso for you. 👍🏼
I’ll check it out, thanks
Your brain tells you that there is nothing to have, as you do not have a desire to have one.
You are over emphasising the re at the end with your pronounciation. Love jlc.
Well I like the watch more than Jason’s Talbot!
Good lord
That isn't how it's pronounced. Juh jeh le coo is closer or bloody JLC 😂 Great presentation though.
Is that REALLLY how it’s pronounced?
Yep