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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic 41mm Stainless Steel
Ref. Q9008170
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Stepping up in Jaeger-LeCoultre's range
The Polaris line traces its shape directly to a 1968 Memovox that was among the first watches to place the timing bezel inside the case rather than outside it, operated by a dedicated crown. This modern version inherits that architecture faithfully: two crowns sit on the right side of the case, the upper one turning the internal rotating rehaut for dive timing, the lower one setting the time. The alarm complication is gone, but the layout that defined the original is not. What makes the dial worth attention is the layering of three distinct surface treatments — sunburst, grained, and opaline — that give the black a depth that shifts with the angle of the light, setting off white luminescent numerals and faceted hands without any of it feeling busy. At 11.2mm the case wears closer to a dressy sport watch than to a purpose-built diver, which suits the two-crown arrangement well on a cuff. The integrated bracelet follows the case lines without a gap, a detail that tends to look considered on the wrist rather than assembled from parts. The movement, Calibre 898E/1, is put through Jaeger-LeCoultre's 1000 Hours Control before it leaves the manufacture — a regime that covers temperature variation, shock, and depth across an extended period that goes well beyond standard Swiss certification. The exhibition caseback makes the finishing visible: the openworked rotor in particular is worth a look when the watch comes off.
- Reference
- Q9008170
- Brand
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 11.2mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Bidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 898E/1
- Functions
- Small seconds, Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
Learn more about Jaeger-LeCoultre
Antoine LeCoultre opened a workshop in Le Sentier in 1833 and set about solving a problem nobody else had: precise measurement. His Millionomètre of 1844 was the first instrument capable of measuring to a micron, and it let the Vallée de Joux move from skilled approximation to genuine precision.
The house became the movement supplier to the industry. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, and Audemars Piguet all built watches on LeCoultre ébauches, and the manufacture has produced well over a thousand distinct calibres — an output no other house approaches. The partnership with the Parisian retailer Edmond Jaeger, formalised in the company name in 1937, gave it the Jaeger-LeCoultre it still carries.
Two products define it in the public mind. The Reverso of 1931 was designed so British Army officers in India could flip the case and protect the crystal during polo; the reversible case became one of the few genuinely original watch designs of the century. The Atmos clock, developed from 1928, runs on atmospheric temperature variation and needs no winding at all.
The Duoplan and the calibre 101 — still the smallest mechanical movement in series production, introduced in 1929 — sit alongside the gyrotourbillons and minute repeaters that keep the manufacture at the technical front.
Richemont has owned the house since 2000.
- 1833
- Antoine LeCoultre founds his workshop in Le Sentier.
- 1844
- The Millionomètre measures to the micron for the first time.
- 1929
- Calibre 101, the smallest mechanical movement, is introduced.
- 1931
- The Reverso launches with its flip case.
- 1937
- The Jaeger-LeCoultre name is formalised.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,797), Automatic Watches (1,432), Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (250) and Skeleton Watches (250).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Jaeger-LeCoultre's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
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| Specification | Q9008170 | 04070003611 | 03.3300.3604/21.C822 |
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| Price | £7,450 | £8,950 | £6,250 |
| Case size | 41mm | 42mm | 39.5mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Rubber strap |
| Power reserve | 40 hours | 54 hours | 60 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 40 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb at £7,450, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £7,450 from Mappin & Webb. A pre-owned watch has been worn, and is normally sold under the retailer’s own warranty rather than the manufacturer’s.
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