Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph: Why It’s Still My Favorite Watch After 4 Years

[@barrylattuca5352]

I have the black dial version. This model is the best kept secret in the watch industry. In my opinion.

[@JimiTime1]

💯!!! Thanks for commenting and watching 🙏🏽

[@JonWS55]

I have the black dial too and I def agree :)

[@guillaume784]

Agree, the watch is fantastic and nobody speak about it. Banger 🎉

[@kesh_r]

About to pick it up today (black chrono), trading in my Polaris date for it. Couldn’t be more excited

[@golfinguru11]

As an attorney, the hours counter is super useful (for billing time). It’s automatic, thin enough to fit under a dress shirt cuff and doesn’t make me nervous like a Daytona. This and the 38mm Zenith El primero are best in class.

[@JimiTime1]

That’s a really good use case I never considered! Thanks for the great share

[@Saucebawss]

Love this watch. And great review, also love the band choices (all shown across models).

[@JosephMcGlynn]

Great commentary on the JLC! I always enjoy your take on the watches (and straps), and the B-roll adds a lot to the video. I particularly like when you show shots of you wearing the watch from a distance (e.g., while sitting on the chair at the 15-minute mark) to show extra perspective on the watch dimensions. Thank you for posting!

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you for the feedback! Always great to hear what I can do more of. As a collector I always want to see how it shows up on the wrist. Thanks for watching!

[@tombombadil1646]

I'm saving to buy the non chrono version of the polaris. Such a stunning watch from the coolest watch brand!

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I think the Polaris without the date is a hidden gem in the watch industry. It’s a “if you know you know” type watch.

[@thegorn]

I saw this at the AD when it first came out and couldn’t believe how bright the blue was. So damn vivid under the AD lights.

[@JimiTime1]

Yes! Thank goodness too. I’ve been disappointed with blue dials in the past, this is BLUE!

[@ryerson_weldon]

Your best vid yet! The commentary and production would be at home next to any professional watch review. Congrats on officially not being an old guy making yt vids 😂

[@JimiTime1]

😂🤣😂 I felt really good about this video so it means a lot you noticed the changes! You’ve given great tips along the way so always appreciate your perspective! (Especially the tip on the intros)

[@robcameron9351]

Your affinity for JLC is admirable - they are such an incredible watch maker. Huge fan of your collection and channel. By the way, I can’t pronounce it either 😂

[@JimiTime1]

🤣😂🤣 glad I’m not the only one. Thanks for watching and your support 👊🏽

[@chrisjetko4220]

Agree the watch is stunning glad you're enjoying it!

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for watching! I’m loathing the day I have to send it in for service lol. Going to be a long few months :-(

[@demur4840]

Keep making videos brother!!! Great stuff! I’m buying a Polaris chrono now because of this.

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@countdracula5233]

very much love and worn in my polaris too,very nice watch bought in 2018 and yet still very lovely

[@JimiTime1]

🙌🏽 Thanks for commenting and wear in good health!

[@andrewbridger4826]

Enjoyed the video and your perspective, wonderful watch. Personally would choose this everyday over the Daytona.

[@JimiTime1]

💯 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@docfluty]

really great video. I am saving up and a few weeks away for this watch. I had the regular polaris but thought the chrono version has a more intersting dial. Ive tried it on at the dealer and it fits so well. The thickness is so great for a chronogragh. I cant wait to get it! just having a hard time deciding on the blue vs black

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you for watching! Whichever one you choose you’ll dream of the other one 😂 Thanks for watching and dropping a comment.

[@Superdada]

Great video. I too am a sucker for JLC. The green Polaris Date is high on my list. The Geographic as well. Great collection!

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for commenting and watching! Hopefully you get that Green Polaris date!

[@walkerb1734]

I LOVE JLC! My daily wear is a Geophysic 1958 limited edition and it is amazing. In fact, I’m headed to visit the Manufacturer in Switzerland this summet. Can’t wait!

[@JimiTime1]

That’s awesome, congrats on your upcoming visit! The 1958 is so under appreciated. It’s my most worn watch and such a great daily. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@snowman7234]

I was about to pull the trigger on this piece and then saw that the watch had 100M of water resistance. The Mariner has 300M. I'm a tad nervous of having a JLC on my wrist that I would want to keep at all times. Washing the car, swimming, beach time, etc. I just don't want to think about babying the piece on my wrist and worry about water intake. Am I being silly?

[@JimiTime1]

@@snowman7234 with 100M, you’re safe to do any of the activities listed. I’ve only worn mine on the beach once, I wouldn’t take it “diving” but walking on the shoreline is fine lol.

[@watch_hawk]

I love JLC - I just wish they had more lines of sports watches. They have the Polaris… I guess the Master Control Counts… MAYBE the Reverso? I think it would be great to see them do a pilot style, or “Explorer-esque” tough, daily wearer. Your Polaris is stunning. That blue is so magnificent.

[@JimiTime1]

I agree! I wouldn’t mind seeing a traditional diver, maybe bring back elements from the Navy Seals line. I don’t know if I would be able resist a JLC pilot watch. Not sure they ever played in that lane, but one can only imagine how great it would be! Appreciate your support for the channel.

[@snikt2121]

Stunning piece and great video. I have the Master Ultra Thin Moon and it's my favourite.

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you for watching! The MUT moon is an amazing piece

[@snikt2121]

@@JimiTime1 Just got the Chrono and love it. Thanks for the inspiration !

[@TimG--]

Nice video mate 🇺🇸🥃

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you! 🍻

[@nlacien11]

I have been wearing this model with the dark blue rubber strap, so good looking. Give it a try.

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll need to source one

[@caviardirect9411]

SUPERB Choice!!!!

[@beetrootjunkie4178]

Sir, can you do a video about how the bracelet link are adjusted please? I love that you wear your watches without babying them. Congrats.

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you! And I’ll try, it’s a pain in the rear , but it’s a pin and collar system. I had to use a pin and rubber mallet

[@georgeszaslavsky]

great watch and oustanding craftsmanship on it👍

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks again for the support 👊🏽 The dial work on this is 🔥

[@didi5526]

Yesssss love your title! 💪💪💪

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@HzzzBiz-ft6qb]

Great video. Stumbled on it while researching this watch and subscribed to your channel. The only thing that makes me cringe is seeing you wear this beautiful watch with a bracelet that is going to scratch it up.

[@DudeEsq]

Loved the video, JWill. If you had to rank your watches, where would this one be slotted? What’s your best guess on the service interval?

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for commenting! Tough question, I’d have it #2 or #1. My Duometre was my grail, but I don’t wear it often, this is my most worn watch. It was also the first luxury watch I purchased from an AD, so the Polaris has a special place in my heart! So much so I have all the band options now:) I’ve had it for over 4 years at this point, I’ll probably send it next year while it’s still under warranty. My ONLY complaint is the AR coating is fading…I’m gonna have to replace the crystal or remove the AR (leaning towards having my watch maker remove it)

[@paaustria]

Good review! Thanks.

[@patrickifrah]

I had the same experience with JLC and fell in love with the Polaris Chronograph World Timer. I think you would love the World Timer version in Titanium 44mm. I would love your opinion. I purchased one in January in Black. Wondering if I also need to get one in blue.

[@JimiTime1]

The world timer is a beauty!!! If it was in the budget, that was my first choice. What color dial?

[@jackdelia1014]

Awesome video!

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you for watching!

[@gfxdaddy]

Great video! Mind me asking what your wrist circumference is?

[@JimiTime1]

7.25 inches. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊🏽

[@yonah3696]

you have superb watch taste

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you 🙏🏽 And thanks for watching and commenting!

[@affegorilla1299]

Would love to see that with a white dial or even Panda version. No clou why JLC is not putting this out!

[@JimiTime1]

I agree 💯 I was messing with lightroom changing colors of the dial.

[@fatboy407]

Beautiful piece

[@JimiTime1]

Thank you very much!

[@ROBERTSMITH-io7tb]

I know I'm a bit late to the party, ive considered the standard blue dial polaris before, I'm still without a blue dial watch in my collection, I own a jlc master ultra thin which I'm going to flip because I just don't wear it, ive recently purchased a breitling B09 pistachio chrono but still would like a JLC in my collection but I'm also looking to add either a vintage heuer or a jack heuer anniversary chrono to my collection, question is would you go chrono or standard polaris? I'm just a bit concerned about having to many chronographs and not wearing them enough 😢 thank you for the great review

[@JimiTime1]

Just getting caught up and catching up on messages. As you can see, I’m a terrible person to ask about chronos 😂 I have a lot, it’s my favorite complication. With that said, I’d say chronograph. The standard Polaris is amazing, but then I’d be tempted to look at the date version

[@dialsandgears]

Love it, great video!

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for watching!

[@ABCDEFGHcreator]

Awesome

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks you 👊🏽😎

[@benficaM8888]

Hi man, where do you buy your leather strap from? It's so difficult to find one.

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for commenting! Etsy have quite a few custom strap makers with quick turn around times at all kind of budgets. Here is one of my favorites, but Etsy is a sleeper strap store! www.etsy.com/shop/Manufacturabrand

[@didi5526]

Have you tried on the JLC Polaris Mariner?

[@JimiTime1]

Not yet, I really want to but at the same time I don’t lol. It’s such a stunning watch, and have some significant upgrades over the OG Polaris releases

[@fabioapolito5953]

Great watch but the way they raised prices, they can keep them. Off my list. Omega still the best bang for your buck by far.

[@JimiTime1]

Omega is producing great watches, not sure why they can’t graduate in the mainstream eyes. For me, this is just the best looking blue Chrono, but that price hike hurt for sure!

[@johnvsbear4247]

The watch has problems that hold it back. First of all the position of the subdials on the dial is too narrow; caused by the small movement. Then there is the aesthetically unpleasing movementdesign combined with an oversized open caseback which highlights the flaws of the watch. It may be a small chrono, but *looks* like a modular chrono, even though I don’t think it is. Lastly the bracelet isn’t on the level of midrange brand watches from rlx and omega, even though jlc is in a higher price bracket. This can be observed by looking at the fit of the bracelet to the watchhead, where there are considerable gaps, then there is a pin system instead of screws for sizing and the third strike comes by way of the awkward and chunky double deployant mechanism. And the tungsten rotor is another point of contention. Why no full gold rotor like they did in the past on many master models? The watch to me feels like a hodgepodge of productdesign mistakes and sadly doesn’t feel worthy of the name JLC. That being said: it is a likeable timepiece on a surfacelevel with good proportions, a nice dial color and a vertical clutch system. But is that enough for the watchmakers watchmaker?

[@JimiTime1]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. One thing I’d note about the bracelet, it’s a quick release bracelet that’s not a proprietary system (I like proprietary because of fit, but I hate being limited on straps), so that’s why it’s not a perfect fit. I would say it’s the best fitting quick release bracelet I’ve experienced.

[@Kbo513]

Love the brand. I’m enjoying my Reverso Tribute Duoface and Polaris Mariner Date. But man, their price increases the last two years have been crazy. I am however curious in either getting a similar Polaris chronograph in black or the burgundy Reverso Tribute in the future. But let’s see what they will release in the next few months.

[@JimiTime1]

The burgundy Reverso tribute is beautiful

[@drspike6982]

I heard this is being discontinued …… anybody else heard that ….

[@JimiTime1]

I hadn’t, but I’ve been offline a bit

[@GabrielJulia-u9v]

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