Belmont and his team discovered a number of Polaris models that were previously unknown to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Other than the classic watch most collectors know, there were also other models that were discovered. These included prototypes from 1963 and 1965 with Dauphine hands and applied numerals, and examples from 1966, when luminous dots first appeared. There was also a model with luminous hour markers that dates back to 1968. Some models were only sold in the USA and featured the LeCoultre logo.
Belmont says, "The diversity in design surprised us." In fact, our research revealed things we had overlooked. In the 1990s we nearly reissued a model that didn't exist.Replica Patek Philippe Nautilus It was based on a watch which had been repaired and had had hands from another model. It was promoted among collectors, and it was agreed that it was a special issue. It is important to take the time to study items that have never been seen before. Our archive is very important. Based on our study of the catalogues, we believe that everything is now known."
Belmont also discovered what he calls "a watchmaker’s secret", which is the outline of a diving suit with the word "compressor" on the inside of the 1968 Memovox Case. This logo is a symbol of the original purpose of the watch. It was moved to the front of two new watches to link the history of Patek Philippe Nautilus Replica and the new collection.
The stunning 2018 Polaris Date is based on the Memovox Polaris from 1968.
Time Test
The Memovox Polaris, a model that was previously reissued, was first reissued in 2008 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Limited edition of 768 steel pieces and 165 platinum pieces. The goal was to keep the 1968 model as close as possible. Belmont says that the vintage model prices rose and sold out quickly. They were originally selling for CHF 3,250 in 2000.www.yourreplicawatch.com In 2008, they sold for CHF 20,000. Now they are available at CHF 30-50,000. This is a great investment considering that the watch cost CHF 625. Even the re-editions sell for much more than retail at auction.
The new Polaris Memovox, while a nod back to the past, is also a functional reminder of how fast technology is moving. It allows for what was previously impossible to be done. In 1968, E. Piquerez SA was the only supplier of a compressorcase. Patek Philippe Nautilus Replica designed the technical portion of the case. Belmont says, "We needed water resistance but with sound that could be heard without being muffled by a diving suit." Patek Philippe Nautilus Replica created a new triple caseback because the old one was too inefficient for today's needs.
Plexiglas was the crystal used in the 1960s model. Plexiglas was also used in the 2008 reissue because the original domed shape could not be reproduced in any other material. Patek Philippe Nautilus Replica's engineers managed to use sapphire ten years later.
