Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Q9038670 42mm (2019)

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox “50th Anniversary” (Ref. Q9038670) commemorates the half-century of the iconic 1968 Polaris Alarm, bringing together vintage-inspired design with modern performance. In a 42 mm stainless-steel case, this limited edition (1,000 pcs) watch features a layered black dial with three distinct textures—sunburst in the center, grained outer ring, and opaline rehaut—which gives it depth and character. The bold Arabic numerals at 12, 6, and 9, alongside batons, are filled with luminescent material, and the hands are sand-toned and lumed, evoking a classic diver’s aesthetic.

One of its defining features is the mechanical alarm complication: a rotating inner dial (set via the top crown) and an arrow-tipped disc mark the alarm time, while a central hammer strikes when the alarm sounds. There’s also a date window at 3 o’clock. Inside, the automatic Caliber 956 powers both timekeeping and the alarm, offering around 45 hours of power reserve. The watch is water-resistant to 200 m and comes with a sporty black rubber strap with a stainless-steel deployant clasp. The solid caseback is engraved with a vintage diver helmet and the limited edition number, making the watch a true collector’s piece. The alarm function is set by rotating the inner disc, and when triggered, the hammer inside produces a characteristic ringing sound — a nod to vintage Memovox models. This watch is well regarded among collectors for its combination of heritage design and modern build quality, particularly because the alarm complication is relatively rare in modern diver-style watches.

Specifications

• Range: Polaris Memovox “50th Anniversary”
• Limited Edition: 1,000 pieces
• Model: Q9038670
• Year: 2019
• Dial: Black, textured (sunburst center, grained ring, opaline outer rehaut); sand-toned luminescent Arabic numerals + batons
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Bezel: Internal rotating bezel (controlled via one of the crowns)
• Case Size: 42 mm
• Case Material: Polished / brushed stainless steel
• Strap: Black rubber
• Clasp: Deployant clasp (steel)
• Movement: Automatic — Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956 (alarm + hours/minutes/seconds + date)
• Power Reserve: ~45 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, mechanical alarm (via inner dial), internal bezel
• Water Resistance: 200 m / 20 ATM