Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris II Grey Restoration

amanico · 2012-07-28T14:50:30Z

Amanico completes his Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris II Grey restoration, detailing the hunt for the correct alarm disc and comparing JLC Polaris II variants.

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Nicolas (amanico) shares the culmination of his meticulous restoration journey for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris II Grey, focusing on the critical detail of finding the correct alarm disc. This post not only celebrates a significant personal achievement in vintage watch collecting but also offers a detailed comparison with other Polaris II variants, enriching the community's understanding of these iconic dive watches.

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After having found the right hands, I had to hunt the good alarm disc, to make it all correct...

It is now done, with the " Memovox GT " shaped as an arrow, which replaces the alarm triangle.

A detail which totally, deeply, radically changes the look of the watch.

Note that the alarm disc is not the same on the Lecoultre or Jaeger-Lecoultre Polaris II, as you can see here:

Another difference which appears on this side by side photo, the bezel...

On the Blue Lecoultre the minute indexes stop at 15, while they are continuous on the Grey Jaeger-Lecoultre Polaris II.

Now, one more, one last Polaris II, the red one, and I will officially declare the Vintage JLC Diving Theme closed!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The completion of a long-term collecting goal, like finding the correct alarm disc for the Polaris II, brings a unique mix of joy and reflective satisfaction, rather than sadness.
The 'Memovox GT' arrow-shaped alarm disc significantly alters the watch's aesthetic, making it a crucial detail for collectors.
There are subtle but important differences between Lecoultre and Jaeger-Lecoultre Polaris II models, such as the alarm disc shape and the minute indexes on the bezel.
The grey Polaris II is particularly noted for its sporty elegance, achieved through the contrast of the grey dial with the disc and index colors.
The effort to find the correct alarm subdial was worthwhile, as it completes the watch's authentic look.
The community eagerly anticipates a group shot of all three Polaris II colors (grey, blue, and red) once the red version is acquired.

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nwp627

Jul 28, 2012

...and good luck on finding and obtaining the red one. N

amanico

Jul 28, 2012

But my time will come... Best and thanks, Neil. Nicolas

hs111

Jul 29, 2012

.. I guess is a gratifying event , - mission - segment accomplished ; but - in a way - knowing just one more to go, (at least for me at times), may be containing a strange mixture of joy with a tint of " happy sadness", - reflecting about the roads there-to, isn't it ? May this future path for you be a joyful one, and we here are always looking forward to be kindly presented the awesome results of your journeys ! .. This grey Polaris II is a special beast , also thanks for the share and the comp

amanico

Jul 29, 2012

You raised an important point: At the end of the " collecting road " what will I feel? Joy or sadness? I will put a coin on... Satisfaction. ;) Man, I've been running after these pieces for such a long time that I will feel some delivrance. :) And I have so many branbds to revisit... Such as Longines, for example. See you soon in Trieste? Best, Nicolas

Marv

Jul 29, 2012

It was worth the effort of finding the correct alarm subdial. And good luck on your last hunt!

amanico

Jul 29, 2012

It will allow me to close the Polaris Theme, as well as the Vintage JLC Diving watches. Exciting! ;) Best, and thanks, Marv. Nicolas

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