The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Ref. Q9068650 is a modern tribute to the legendary 1968 Memovox Polaris, a timepiece born from the golden era of mechanical diving watches. But where the original whispered alarms underwater, this contemporary version speaks in the visual language of quiet elegance and mechanical assurance.

Cased in 42 mm of stainless steel, the Polaris Date greets the eye with a dial that feels almost alive—an extraordinary “ocean-grey” lacquered surface, created through 35 individual layers, each hand-applied to give the dial depth, dimension, and dynamic texture. It’s not just a color; it’s a sensation. The layout unfolds across three textures: a sunray-brushed center, a grained inner ring for the hours, and a smooth opaline chapter ring with applied markers, all softly glowing with Super-LumiNova—bringing legibility and subtle drama together.

But the watch is not only beautiful—it’s tactile. It features two crowns, one for setting the time, the other to rotate the internal diving bezel. This isn’t just a design homage—it’s a direct link to the original Polaris, an adventure-ready feature made for timing moments that matter. Inside ticks the in-house Caliber 899, re-engineered to provide an impressive 70-hour power reserve while operating at 4 Hz. And through the exhibition caseback, you’re treated to a view of its Geneva stripes, perlage, and skeletonized rotor—a reminder that every part of this watch, even the unseen, is worthy of admiration.

Model – Polaris
Reference – Q9068650
Year – 2022
Size – 42mm
Dial – Blue
Case Material – Steel
Bracelet Material – Rubber
Movement – Automatic
Power Reserve – 70hr
Water resistance – 200m
Condition – 9/10
Accs – Full Set
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