Forgive my ignorance....

Jun 01, 2008,02:53 AM
 

First off, great watch, congrats!

Secondly, can you explain how that center portion of the dial with the arrow functions? (Probably a silly question, I know, but I am looking at it and not sure how it is set, what part of the Polaris rotate for timing, etc).  Thanks!

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I went, I saw, I ordered........

 
 By: sclamb : May 30th, 2008-02:17
the Polaris 1965. I was at the boutique yesterday evening. Having ordered a Polaris a while ago without actually having seen it, and then changing my mind and cancelling the order, I held the 1965 version in my hand for the first time last night and fell ... 

I forgot a question....

 
 By: sclamb : May 30th, 2008-04:44
the Polaris 1965 that I saw was a working prototype. However, only the hands were luminous. Is that how the actual production Polaris will be, or will the batons be luminous too. Picture courtesy of Jaw. Simon...  

Isn't that one the 1968?

 
 By: Dje : May 30th, 2008-05:49
Hi Simon, Congratulations on getting a Polaris! I think the one you show is a 1968. Picture by Amanico The 1965 is the Paris Boutique limited edition. Picture by Amanico Anyway both are really beautiful. Regarding your question and after reading back the ...  

Doh! Now I feel dumb.......

 
 By: sclamb : May 30th, 2008-11:13
yes, I have ordered one of the 1968 re-editions. Now the interminable waiting begins :-( Simon

So, now , simon, you're a Polaristi!

 
 By: amanico : May 30th, 2008-06:19
Welcome to the club,my friend, and happy to see that you changed your mind. The Pola which only has luminous hands will be the Boutique Edition, and the noe you show in your pic is the LE of 768 pieces, available worldwide... Indeed, my friend, very happy... 

Thanks Nicolas....

 
 By: sclamb : May 30th, 2008-11:15
and it is a HEAVILY oversubscribed club too! I did in fact go for the 1968 which appealed to me as a more sporty looking watch. The prototype only had luminous hands and I am hoping that the actual watch will have luminous batons and alarm triangle too. S... 

I was also having a hard time to decide between the two

 
 By: Asimut : May 30th, 2008-04:44
Polaris editions 1965 and 1968 but finally decided that I will like the 1965 better in the long term. Close call though Asi

Hi Asi.....

 
 By: sclamb : May 30th, 2008-11:16

Me too, buddy! However being fortunate to get the 1965 ltd. version...

 
 By: Haagen : June 3rd, 2008-09:06
...I sure could forget my love for the 1968 "commercial" version. Actually, until yesterday, I wasn't sure if I should put down the deposit on the Paris Boutique version – but money is being wired tomorrow!

Wow, nice and very good news, Christian

 
 By: amanico : June 3rd, 2008-10:36
Very happy to hear this! We'll have to make a Group Wrist shot! Best, my friend, and welcome to Polaristi World! Nicolas

Polaris group wrist shot.....

 
 By: sclamb : June 3rd, 2008-10:57
sounds like a great excuse for a trip and GTG around Christmas time Simon

Yep, we should organize it, Simon,

 
 By: amanico : June 3rd, 2008-10:59
And I even think that the JLC boutique here in Paris may help us to organize it.... I'd be crazy for this idea! Best. Nicolas

Well, I am travelling to Florence to pick up my PAM203...

 
 By: Haagen : June 3rd, 2008-12:55
...would be silly not to travel to Paris to pick up the Polaris. I am game, Nicolas. I can fly in within the hour from Copenhagen, very short flight actually.

Wow, Christian

 
 By: amanico : June 3rd, 2008-13:39
A Pam 203?!!!! Wowowowowowow, nice catch, you lucky guy... I'm still wiating mine, and wondering why it takes so long and IF I'll get one, of day...LOL Best, band big congrats! Nicolas

Patience is the ONLY way to get a PAM203.

 
 By: Haagen : June 3rd, 2008-23:19
But to be honest, I didn't think anymore were being produced. Still awaiting to know what number it has! Imagine...150/150!!!

Christian, I think

 
 By: amanico : June 3rd, 2008-23:53

Forgive my ignorance....

 
 By: kfr : June 1st, 2008-02:53
First off, great watch, congrats! Secondly, can you explain how that center portion of the dial with the arrow functions? (Probably a silly question, I know, but I am looking at it and not sure how it is set, what part of the Polaris rotate for timing, et... 

Easy

 
 By: amanico : June 1st, 2008-03:09
You use the upper crown, and the disc at the center will rotate till you're arrived at the good hour for the alarm... Best. Nicolas

sheesh....

 
 By: kfr : June 1st, 2008-10:50