Jaeger-LeCoultre
Polaris Automatic on Bracelet
Q9008170
The revived Polaris diver's spirit, refined for the modern wrist.
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Overview
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic (ref. Q9008170) is a 41 mm stainless steel sport watch that draws its lineage from the brand's celebrated Memovox Polaris of the 1960s. Its black dial combines sunray, grained, and opaline finishing zones to create a layered, dynamic surface. The watch is presented on an integrated stainless steel bracelet and is powered by Jaeger-LeCoultre's in-house Calibre 898E/1.
History
The Polaris name was revived by Jaeger-LeCoultre in 2018 as a dedicated collection, honouring the original Memovox Polaris diver's watch that had become a touchstone for collectors of vintage JLC. The Q9008170 sits within that relaunch as the core automatic bracelet reference, positioning the Polaris as an everyday sport watch with clear heritage credentials. Its continued production reflects sustained collector and enthusiast interest in the line.
Notable points
- 41 mm stainless steel case strikes a balance between the proportions of the vintage original and contemporary sport-watch expectations.
- The black dial employs three distinct surface treatments — sunray, grained, and opaline — giving it visual depth without added colour.
- Calibre 898E/1 is an in-house automatic movement, consistent with Jaeger-LeCoultre's long-standing manufacture philosophy.
- Presented on an integrated stainless steel bracelet, reinforcing the sport-tool aesthetic of the Polaris line.
- The 2018 Polaris relaunch marked the first time the name appeared as a standalone collection rather than a single reference within a broader line.
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