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Chrismas before Chrismas: Since the 21st of November, The Polaris has landed... Some very happy few were invited to attend to this event we were impatientiently waiting for... Not only the LE of 768 pieces, which is, as you all know, the faithful re editi...  

Thank you so much for sharing...I'm hoping that you educate us a bit later when you place more pics re its stats/info, etc... plz. Best for you always my friend, Matrix.

What a great feeling you must have !! Thanks for your involvement and for sharing !! Tony

Congrats to you for getting your hands on this much awaited watch. Looking at the pictures of waht are, from I understand, final versions of the watches, I am a bit surprised to see that in the end they are unchanged compared to the prototypes shown last ... 

Some answers to your ( as always )very valuable input: This is actually the replica of the 1968 model, not 67, as the 67 comes with applied numbers ( 6, 9, and 12 ), and the Date Window is circled, too... So, this is the ' 68 Re Edition... I agree with yo... 

- E859 from August 1967: 'Fat painted luminous index' : - E859 from the September 1965 batch: Applied number AND luminous dots : (Note the extremely charming gild writings too...) Another one from September 1965 too, same config: And similar config too on...  

Congratulations! Look forward to you full review, and can't wait for mine now. Wear it in the best of health

65 or 68? It won't be long, now.... The delivery of a watch you're waiting for so long is just an exceptional mamoent, and even better when you share it with very good friend, as it happened yesterday night! Thanks, my friend. best. Nicolas

..... i'm speechless !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! drool coming out of my mouth ........... Thank you so much my lord for these pictures, can't wait to see your full report ... btw ... aaaaaah , the pic at Place Vendomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee .... Bimb... 

I´m very happy for you, Nicolas.... A long wait ended, thanks to God! LOL. I must say that these re-editions are really beautys, and a big pleasure for us that you show them... But the really great pleausure is wear it on your wrist, no??? LOL. Hope a gre... 

... you think we could get a discount if each of us and buys one ??? Filip

but we can do one thing......... we could buy one 50-50 and wear it 6 months every one....LOLOL.... What do you think, Hermano???. Best, Bimbeano el Primero. Emilio, el Segundo...LOL

to do 33/33/33 / 1 % reduction (Nicolas has a lot of JLC connections)..... than we can wear it 4 months each .... LOL again .... Bimbeano

Time Share! LOL Best. Nicolas

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Amazing catch, Nicolas. It must be difficult to choose between them - which to wear first...and second.......;-) I own an original Polaris from '68, unfortunately with an unoriginal strap. Do you know if it will be possible to buy the "Polaris straps" in ... 

First of all, welcome here... So, you're also a Polaristi? LOL Feel free to post some pics of yours, here, it will be our great and common pleasure! As for straps, you mean Vikntage or Modern? If moderns, every AD may order one for you. if Vintage, I fear... 

Yes, Nicolas. I guess that I'm a Polaristi as well. I have been lurking in the shadows of this forum for quite awhile, but your special occasion has drawn me out ;-) I attended the introduction of the Polaris hommage in the Paris boutique in April. I got ...  

So you will be in Paris the 1st of December??? Let me know, my friend... Send me a PM, we'll try to meet! And congrats for this nice example of '68 Polaris! I'm very happy to see you among us! Best. Nicolas

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Good morning ( here ) Nicolas... Nov 21 is a good day .....and my B-day....could not have gotten a better present.... Thank you for the new shots and your expertise... Cheers Mark in California

Well, my friend, a pleasure for me to welcome you here, with such a nice present! Happy Birthday, Mark! I spoke today with E.V, and yes, all is fine for you... You have amil, BTW! Best. Nicolas

this excited about a watch in a very long time...the Boutique edition looks fantastic, i am very happy that JLC decided to silver up the numbers on the bezel...made the watch perfect...and elegant for a sport watch and the 68 is a classic in every sense o... 

I'm really hapy for you that you finaly got your babies. Wear them in happy days. They both look gorgeous. We should celebrate them, shouldn't we? Cheers my friend!!! Sincerely Ahmet...  

Here, the 2 New Polarises together! And then, the 68 Original, and the 68 Re Edition: Best. Nicolas...  

Straps... What do you think the strap options will be from JLC on these... Mark

Really want to see one 1965 edition in flesh. Cannot wait longer ........  

As I see that your pic is from today... Best. Nicolas

1965 in flesh one day ....

The color of the indexes of the new one is very close to the Patina of this Old Toy... Best! Nicolas

I find that faked patina a little disturbing. It looks just that, fake and mismatched with lume on the hands. A couple of questions concerning the re-editions: 1) Do they use plexi crystals? 2) How faithfully does the case construction match the original ... 

If you have a look on the Vintage Polaris, you will see that most of them are non matching, as the coloro of the indexes is not exactly the same than the color of the hands... But I agree that the non matching on this one is stronger than the original, ob... 

Hi Nicolas, Thanks for the reply. The problem is that the difference in lume is unlikely in a brand new (original) Polaris. For sure, hands and dials do have a tendency to fade or discolour in different manners, but not as presented on a new watch. Hence ... 

Please BLDJ, may you be a bit clearer with me, as I don't understand very well what you really want ( my poor english )... What do you mean about bainoet style case back? Are you serious when you want to know the layout of the pinino gear that drives the ... 

Hi Nicolas, On the old EPSA cases, instead of a screw-in caseback, the caseback was an approx. 1/4 turn to lock down on the o-ring. Three slots on the caseback engage with 3 tabs on the case itself. Concering the pinion: One of the drawbacks of the old ca... 

As for Compressor Cases, There were: The Polaris, the Vulcain Nautical, the Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub, and the Longines Diver... These are the 4 which come immediately to my mind, which used the Piquerez Patent, registered in 1956. As for Technical ... 

Hi, I've had and worked on several original Polaris - this case is not a Bayonet style design - it's a snap on design. As indicated by the two notches in the case at 12 and 6 o'clock position and the two "ears" on the case back part (the "base" case back,... 

... Nicolas. I wish you many years of enjoyment in good health. I cannot wait to get mine.

must have now...  

Hey, My Impatient friend... We are a lot, here to have wait for many months, not to say ...Years, before getting it! LOLOL You will only wait a few weeks before putting it on your wrist... If you can't really wait, the only sloution I see is to dorp an em... 

is actually very nice... although i will more than likely have a tan leather strap made for it, with holes ofcourse... and then have it distressed to make it darker like the indexes.... could be a nice weekend project...

why do i even come here.. lol.. nothing but torture for a man without patience.. its like your holding me outside the strip club... windows tinted i care almost see in... but am not inside.. sent my AD 3 emails just now.. telling him to call me immediatel... 

Another plexy in the box... In case of necessity... LOL

Thrilled for you Nicolas (and for all the others who will have their 68 before Christmas) but now a little confused. Also spoke to EV today (6 hours ago) and thought she said that the '68 would issue first, and then (maybe weeks, maybe months) the '65 wou... 

The '65 you saw in my post are the one which were delivered to the guys involved in the " Polaris Project ", so my 2 friends , Y.O and Milan... So, the others will follow, it's a question of a few weeks, I think... Best, my friend. Nicolas

The target is in view(on the left)! Oops, distracted by something very bright Ahh, here we go I've got a bunch more of the watches and people, but need to develop them A...  

... a good time Aaron, enjoy !!!! You're a lucky guy ! Filip

The man Himself! and now enraptured by the new Polaris While everyone was concentrating on the Polaris, my eye drifted to the nearby Atmos shelf. closer now way too close! A tray of new and old Polarii a few of those up close ladies those crazy 70s there ...  

congrats Nicolas!!! I will have one shortly....

That's great news! And if this watch could not only be a maginificient one, but also, and first of all, a Friendship Watch??? This would be even greater!!! Best, and congrats to you, too! Nicolas

...I'm so glad it's actually been released and also glad that you're one of the first to pick it up. Couldn't have happened to anyone else more deserving. however, I'm also disappointed with the quality of the information supplied by the JLC rep here and ... 

Nicolas, I ordered a Polaris, steel, and the dealer keeps on pushing the dates. Do you have any clarity when they should be delivered across Europe? Best, C

The first one landed the 21 st at the Paris Boutique. JLC confirmed me that others will be delivered in Eurpoe and in the rest of the wrold at the end of this month, and at the beginning of December... Let's say 2/ 3 weeks, to be sure? Best. Nicolas

Nicolas, is ther one single, ie one page and not a lot of different forums etc., where you can find all the fact about the polaris and the Tribute to Polaris? best, C

Difficult to answer you here, but you'll get it very soon... Best. Nicolas

we can have our own little polaristi meets, starting with a big GTG in paris in the spring.. :-D and we can take turns scratching eachothers plexi crystals :-D

POLARISTI, my friend... It will become a STRONG Community!!! Best. Nicolas

65, I must get... Patience, I must have... Nicolas, I must congratulate! Yodester...

I have seen, was the production dial changed? She is a real beauty, major congrats Nich I look forward to the informative posts to come!

As you are the JLC moderator, always deserving to own such a piece! Stephen

Nico, I am extremely happy to learn that you finally received two of your long awaited watches. May you enjoy them in the best of health, and may they bring many happy memories to you and your loved ones. Un abrazo de parte de tu hermano de la fraternidad... 

Gracias Amigo! And you, my friend, will you go on it? Best. Nicolas...  

Tribute to Polaris 68 ....  

Congrats for your six new crowns Nicolas. But you are a weak man, you couldn't choose between the 1965 and the 1968 modele so you took both ;-) I was in Basel yesterday, and in one of the JLC AD, there was a JLC exhibition. A fully functional prototype of... 

I'm too weak, but I will be better, I swear! LOL But I have a good excuse: How can you resist to such a Bomb? Between the 2, what is your favourite, if choosing is possible? Thanks for the very nice words, my friend, much appreciated. Best. Nicolas

It's very complicated for me to choose for one main reason; I haven't had the chance to see a 1968 in real. However, based on the pictures I have seen, the 1968 model has a major drawback. I don't like the "fake" patina. I considered several times bying a...  

The only problem is that the Luminove won't age like the Tritium did... So 10 or 20 years after, it will have the same color, and then, it won't be what it is really... LOL I know, the argument is a bit " déloyal "... The main thing is to know what among ... 

Nice pics as usual Nico. Both (65 and 68) have been waiting for me now for a few days. It is torture.... Can't wait to pick them up... So, are you in love again ? LOLOLOL ! Best, Ben

I think that this is a beautiful watch - Congrats I have just pulled the trigger on a 68. I currently live in Oz and it is the only watch that will officially come into the country. Only sad thing is that I have to wait until Feb 09 so your pics are a gre... 

Also if it not to much trouble I would love to see a wrist shot of the 68 and a side profile. Thanks

For the side profile, you'll have to wait a bit more to see it, as I'm ending THE review on the Re Editions of the Pola! Best! Nicolas...  

And Welcome here, my Aussie Friend! So if only one is to come in oz, maybe you should jump on it... This is a very hot watch, my friend! Let us know! Best. Nicolas

Thanks so much for the welcome Nicolas much appreciated. As I said in my original post I pulled the trigger on the 68 i.e. I bought it so I now have claim to the only 68 that will be officially brought into Oz . I will hopefully have my hands on it in Feb... 

Nicolas, Just one other quick question for you if I may. Is it true that only the first 60 watches will have the VINTAGE DIAL BROWN PATINA. If so I will be quite sad because I really like the effect and as mine will likely be a post 60 version it will pro...