Benedict Cumberbatch attends “The current war” world premiere in New-York, wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris. Memovox With the movie “The Current War”, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon releases the dramatic story of the cutthroat race, at the end of 1880, between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Edison the Wizard of Menlo Park and the man at Glenmont while Friend of the Maison, Nicholas Hoult plays also a major role in this movie, interpreting Nikola Tesla.
The Memovox Polaris is inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968 inspired by history and contemporary sporting elegance.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection channels the best of the Grande Maison’s watchmaking tradition and its attention to detail, while creating a contemporary sporty yet elegant timepiece, with a vintage touch.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture
Since its creation, Jaeger-LeCoultre has made precision an art form in its own right, balancing skills and artistry with the sophistication and aesthetic finesse. In keeping with the inventive spirit initiated in 1833 by its founder Antoine LeCoultre, the artisans of the Manufacture create collections which have been at the forefront of fine watchmaking: Reverso, Master, Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris, Rendez-Vous and Atmos – this rich legacy built by the Grande Maison over centuries serves as a constant source of inspiration in ever so pushing the boundaries through unprecedented timepieces.
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