Here is a picture of the Polaris 1965 and 1968:
The one among these two which clearly had a strong influence in the modern production is the 1968 version.
Have a look at the Compressor collection, for example.
The Master Compressor Memovox can be considered as a modern Polaris:
The Master Compressor Pro Geo has borrowed some obvious elements of style from the Polaris:
The Navy SEALs Automatic,
And the Navy SEALS Alarm even more, too.
The Master Compressor Diving Ceramic has to be mentionned, as well:
Despite its Chronograph, the Extrem World has an evident air de famille:
The Amvox line is another good illustration of the Polaris influence.
Even if, here, we should mention the controversial Calypso hand which may have or may have not existed on the later Polaris E 859:
Amvox I Titanium:
Amvox II ( platinum, here ) :
A few other examples may be mentionned, and I count on you to feed the discussion, such as the natural sons which are the Tributes, of course.
But one thing is clear, the link between Past and Present is very strong at JLC. Not only for the Polaris, but for most of the collection, like the Calendar, the Reverso, the Memovox...
Best,
Nicolas