JLC - thank you for the information. I didn't know such a dial ever existed. Do you have any information about the rubber strap? [nt]

Soon to be auctioned: LeCoultre Polaris Memodate.

By: amanico : October 23rd, 2019-05:59

A Lecoultre Polaris Reference E 859 " Memodate " will soon be auctioned by Phillips. It is the opportunity to remind some facts. The Polaris E 859 certainly is a rare watch, with only 50 prototypes made in 1963 ( not issued, just prototypes ), 500 watches...

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thank you for the information. I didn't know such a dial ever existed. Do you have any information about the rubber strap? [nt]

Soon to be auctioned: LeCoultre Polaris Memodate.

Some polaris love. New and old.

This Duo of chocolates is killing me! [nt]

Very interesting, would the 1963 Memodate be the first use of the Polaris name? [nt]

The Memodate has only be seen in the Polaris 1967. The 1963 is the Polaris Proto, only. [nt]

Ah, thanks for the clarification! [nt]

Pleasure. [nt]

thank you for the information. I didn't know such a dial ever existed. Do you have any information about the rubber strap? [nt]

The rubber strap came with the Polaris. But the one on the Polaris to be auctioned is an aftermarket. [nt]

Do you plan to be part of the auction? [nt]

No. Not this time. [nt]

I absolutely love this reference! There was a beautiful picture of it on Instagram and what appears to be the original box. [nt]

Here is my full set, for the record. ;)

I expected nothing less! Well done my friend [nt]

Thanks, Tony. It was a lucky find, in 2007. [nt]

Probably the most authentic one existed

Too kind. Thanks, G.M. [nt]

Thanks for pointing out these details.

Indeed, it is good to have the full thing... Here is another one.

Very interesting Nicolas! As always! Thanks. It is scary to see how little material hold the bracelet on the photo! It looks nearly fake and photoshopped! Best, É. [nt]

Aaah, these bracelets... Not really my favorite, on the Polaris. Thanks, E. [nt]

A lovely specimen. That said, I think the latest iteration is a worthy modern update, with the best proportions in terms of dial, hands etc. [nt]

Couldn’t agree more [nt]

I knew you would say that. But since you have the 50th anniversary, you might hunt a nice original, as well... [nt]

Yes! I really like it, too. And for half the price of a vintage! [nt]

It reached a good 40, 000 CHF, at the auction, yesterday.

Memodate Polaris

Excellent, Julien. Now that makes ten Memodate Polaris. Bien joué, et bienvenu ici!!!

The one I have has the number ending by 785, I bought it without box nor papers but asked JLC for the "Extrait d'archives" that I now have. By the way I am also looking for a box with the documentation if possible.

Hunt it on the Bay.

Here is the set...