Vintage Memovox Polaris TypeI ( Pics..)

Pics of this beauty a friend lend to me to make photos...



Driven by a perpetual quest for innovation, Jaeger equipped its new diver’s watch with a 42 mm case that was exceptionally large for that period! This generous size enhanced the underwater readability of the watch and resulted in a watch with a highly distinctive style. A system was developed to make the watch alarm ring louder under water.



To avoid the sound being muffled by contact with the neoprene diving suit or by direct contact with the watch movement itself, a triple-backed case was invented.



To ensure water resistance to a depth of 200 metres, it was equipped with the patented Piquerez Compressor system.



To guarantee enhanced security, the bezel was placed under the dial and activated by a third super-watertight crown positioned between the two characteristic Memovox crowns.



The Memovox Polaris was equipped with the automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 825, featuring an alarm, date window and a cadence of 18,000 vibrations per hour. Like the case itself, the movement was exceptionally large for a wristwatch, corresponding to 14 lignes, meaning 31.6 mm in diameter and 7.5 mm thick. These spacious dimensions made it possible to endow the mechanism with all the attributes required of a sports watch: durability, precision, reliability and useful functions.



The name Polaris was suggested by the American market as being entirely in tune with the adventurous spirit typical of this period where people were fascinated by polar exploration, oceanographic discoveries and the space race.

Jaeger-LeCoultre began preliminary studies on the Memovox Polaris E859 in 1962 and a pre- series of 50 was launched in 1963. Made and marketed in a total production run of 1,714 watches issued between 1965 and 1970, the Memovox Polaris was delivered on a rubber and steel band. It is still one of the most highly sought-after diver’s watches among collectors. More than ever today, its distinctive design and its penchant for daring accomplishments continue to inspire the creative talents within the Manufacture.



Source:
http://www.thewatchquote.com/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Master-Compressor-Diving-No_6233.htm

Pics by Vegaban

superb high quality pictures and informative review.
I have to say that the dial eaten by time and "mushrooms" puts be slightly off, knowing how mind blowing the re-edition that came out this year looks, but we could discuss and argue forever the love of the original or the re-edition and probably never agree.

The design is so good that more than 40 years later it still looks very modern!

fantastic

What a beautiful watch !!!
Thank you for these pictures.

a rare and beautiful vintage ! Thanks for sharing these pics !!

Great pics ! Thank's !

Very nice vintage : thanks for sharing with us

Thank's !

Very nice, thanks.