Jaeger Lecoultre Tribute To Polaris 1968. One of my " fetish " watches.

Sep 27, 2021,20:04 PM
 

Did I ever tell you that the Tribute To Polaris 1968 is one of my fetish watches? 


Not only because of the story behind this watch, which, to make it short, is the following: 

It has been part of my stolen watches, in January 2011, and when I was told I was burglarized, I was at the SIHH in Geneva, with the JLC Team, and especially, with Jerome Lambert. 

He asked me what was happening, and I told him that I was just burglarized. His first reaction was to tell me that he will gift me a TT Polaris 1968... And some months after, I received it... A proto! 


Now the other reason is that I tested it as a " lucky " watch, and wore it every time I had some challenging cases to plead. And it was / is quite efficient! 

That's why it is such a special watch, in my heart! 






Best,

Nicolas


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Those are the sort of circumstances that define “Keeper”…

 
 By: kkochheiser : September 27th, 2021-20:17
At least they would for me! Thank you for sharing the story. Kent

very very lucky

 
 By: Gelato Monster : September 27th, 2021-23:30

Definitely, GM.

 
 By: amanico : September 28th, 2021-05:15

Great story and great watch..

 
 By: jp884 : September 27th, 2021-21:26
And I'm sure an heirloom to hand down to your daughter:

Mr. Proto indeed. Your MB is a proto as well, right? Nice Polaris story..

 
 By: Echi : September 28th, 2021-05:55
Makes me hopeful that the Lange will find its way back to you serendipitously 🙂

Great watches and personal history… what else !

 
 By: Alfihar : September 28th, 2021-05:59
The Polaris 68 and the TT is also MY special watch because of my grandfather La biz mon poto

What an amazing story! Thank's for charing it!

 
 By: lm6 : September 28th, 2021-08:32
And (as always!) very nice pics of an amazing piece!

My pleasure, Im6.

 
 By: amanico : September 28th, 2021-19:02

Indeed a special watch. wear it in good health my friend

 
 By: EdwardL : September 28th, 2021-09:29
My Polaris68 says Hi ...  

Thank you

 
 By: EdwardL : September 29th, 2021-06:36

Feel free to post more pics!

 
 By: amanico : September 29th, 2021-06:47

Jerome Lambert

 
 By: xxn : September 28th, 2021-17:38
is the man ✌️

Yes!

 
 By: amanico : September 28th, 2021-19:03

Thanks for sharing your story behind the TTP1968

 
 By: bsandovalb : October 1st, 2021-17:26
This is such a a lovely watch, and for me, this is the best of all Polaris versions (on par with the original), the domed plexi is perfect, a bit of a scratch magnet, but I am sure those will just add even more character