Rare & collectible MISTAKE DIAL with FULL LUME : Released with the intention of being a near identical design to the original 1968 model which featured luminous hands & luminous 12/6/9 numerals, but not luminous index hour markers. A very limited number were released (estimated to be less than 100) with the index hour markers luminous as well. In addition the lume paint used for the hour markers are a darker, aged & more orange color not matching the hands lume color. This watch has become known as the "wrong dial" due to the facts that it does not match the original model & that the lume colors do not match.Limited & numbered edition of 768 pieces. This watch is # 345/768. A tribute to the Polaris Diving watch made in 1968. The original Polaris was innovative in its time for it size, immediately recognizable by the large luminescent triangle in the dial center, case back with 16 recessed holes for optimal diffusion of sound under water & for its water resistance rating up to 200 meters. The re-edition of this model incorporates most of the visual features of the original watch, such as the domed plastic crystal, water resistance rating, case back design, dial design, crowns with the grid pattern motif. Delivered in a vintage style JLC box & with an additional/extra OEM plastic crystal.
Case: Polished stainless steel case. Domed plastic crystal. Black dial. Polished hands, the hour & minute hands with luminous fill. Luminous hour markers. Fine printed minutes/seconds track. Date window at 3 o'clock.
- Bezel Function:
- Bi-directional rotating bezel beneath the crystal
- Luminous triangle starting point.
- The bezel is operated via the crown at the 2 o'clock position.
- Alarm feature:
- Set & wound via the crown at 4 o'clock.
- Alarm time indicated via the vintage colored luminous triangle at the the center rotating disc of the dial.
Strap: Fitted on its original Jaeger LeCoultre original black calfskin strap with perforations & a patterned finish. Polished stainless steel tang buckle. The strap is excellent near-new condition with most of its wear lifespan remaining. We would be comfortable rating this strap in 95% condition.
Movement: Powered by a Jaeger LeCoultre in-house caliber 956, which beats at 28,800 vph (4Hz), contains 23 jewels, composed of 268 parts & has an power reserve of +/- 45 hours.
Condition: In excellent near-new condition. This watch has been worn a handful of times at most. The original owner kept it in a safe & barely used it. The watch has never been polished & has its original factory finish. The original plastic crystal is in almost perfect condition with only some very light hairline marks which are almost impossible to see with the naked eye. We would now be comfortable rating this watch at 95%+ overall condition. Delivered in its original box with the warranty certificate ( with dealer name, but not dated), original limited edition certificate & the original instruction manual. Included is an additional brand new OEM plastic crystal that is part of the set.
Watch Features: Alarm
