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Depends on the year. Used to prefer the 65 then a few years the 68 got the wrist time, now again it's the 65.
May 10, 2016,09:05 AM
Is it 8 years ago already?
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Jaeger Lecoultre Tribute To Polaris 1965 / 1968.
By: amanico : April 28th, 2016-00:03
Two questions I often had to answer... 1/ Which one do you prefer? 2/ In case you would say both, how many of you own both of them. I had to answer to this question myself, when they were released at the end of 2008 and I ended with both. I cannot say. Th...
Both. Yes. Only vintage 65.
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 28th, 2016-01:04
And as you know......this process has been convoluted. Steel tribute to 65 Steel tribute to 68 Vintage 65 I start here with the Steel Tribute to 65.....super cool. Others will follow,,,,slowly! ...
Another question
By: Le Monde Edmond : April 28th, 2016-02:51
No question I prefer the 68 both vintage and modern. But the 65 has its charms too - I am opening up to that model slowly. I have another question: How do the re-editions compare to the originals? I think this would be interesting to hear your thoughts on...
Look at this one...
By: amanico : April 28th, 2016-03:01
Original: The Tributes are very close to the originals. Except the movement, which is not the Cal 825 anymore, but the modern Cal 956. The alarm sounds like a cricket on the vintage, while, on the Tribute, it sounds like a school bell. Best, Nicolas ...
I prefer crickets ;)
By: Le Monde Edmond : April 29th, 2016-12:23
I am allergic to school bells. That takes care of my modern aspirations for now
I see the Tributes as very faithful....a lovely modern rendition
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 28th, 2016-03:24
Comparing 65 v 68 is hard. Although similar, they are so different. I think of it like this....65=Aston. 68=Porsche Both fantastic. 65 has more class. 68 has more force. If i was pushed (and i rarely am...lol) I would go 65 over 68, but I would find it di...
Original 65
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 28th, 2016-03:22
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By: grandcomplication : May 2nd, 2016-18:17
I own the '68 Tribute but rather fancy the '65 Tribute as well. The '68 is more bold to me whereas the '65 is more understated elegance. I would own both if the opportunity presented itself.