david.graham
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All your points are true Respo...
A number of explainations could account for the amount of Polaris showing up as after sales. I am sure there are a lot out there who purchased them to make a quick buck of the back of the pre-sale hype. However, I don't think the watch has been as warmly received as initially indicated. I love the watch, particularly the '65 model, but I think that one is obviously more difficult to come by and seen much less (due to the number released). The two complications I am currently considering are a chronograph or alarm, and this is part of my ongoing dilemma. I have swayed a little from my insistance on 100m WR and started to consider the Amvox2 again. No matter how much I look around at different makes and models, I have not seen anything that ligts my fire anywhere near the DBS and I haven't yet seen one in the metal. I look at your pictures and it just screams "buy me"!!! That said, I do like polaris - the look, the acrylic, the WR and the history.
My next purchase will not be until the new year, so I have plenty of time to deliberate further before I decide.
Cheers
David
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Polaris Popularity...
By: david.graham : June 19th, 2009-06:18
There seems to be an abundance of Polaris' re-issues available on the used market at quite heavily discounted prices. I was wondering if the issues regarding luminosity may be having a negative impact on peoples thoughts about this model? In one way I am ...
Interesting question, David
By: respo : June 19th, 2009-06:30
There are a number of the Polaris '68s popping up. It could also be an issue of the economy and people needing to sell or having bought more than they could afford once the economy tanked. Also might be an issue of the usual churn, people buying and selli...
Funny...
By: respo : June 19th, 2009-07:06
...I was at a dinner the other night for Breitling and sitting with a couple of Paneristi and a few others. I happened to be wearing the DBS, which they asked to see. Their jaws dropped when they found out how the watch operates. Most of the guys at the t...
Hmmm...
By: david.graham : June 19th, 2009-07:12
Well there are watches and there are watches - Breitling just don't do it for me (and I used to own one). I'm not overly struck by Panerai either, I just don't get the hype regarding them (once again, sorry Paneristi). As I have said, I to and frow around...
Thanks Nicolas...
By: david.graham : June 19th, 2009-07:54
Don't get me wrong, I have no issue with either Polaris model whatsoever and at the prices I am seeing them for lately it is a model I am seriously considering. I think the financial situation has a part to play in this, but there has been lots of discuss...
Your point is, to me, the best point, David
By: amanico : June 19th, 2009-07:59
What is significative is that I see many hot watches at a reasonnable price in the market, today. And as you said, this is a superb opportunity, not for the flippers, but for the true, sincere watch lovers! That is the most important, to my eyes. And for ...
Agree...
By: david.graham : June 19th, 2009-08:12
It's a great opportunity for lovers of this model to get a chance of ownership and good that the flippers don't make on the deal, as they took the original opportunity away from the real enthusiasts (that's terrible grammar, but I think you know what I me...
Got the call today!
By: Gus7 : June 20th, 2009-08:41
My AD, who I have been hounding about the 68 since I tried the prototype on at a JLC evening at the beginning of December last year, called yesterday and left me a cryptic message! I called back this morning to give him hell for winding me up only to forg...
Great news, Angus!
By: amanico : June 20th, 2009-14:34
I'm very happy for you, and your refreshing post, full of enthusiasm, is a delight for my tired eyes, tonight. Thanks, and please, keep us updated as soon as you get the watch! And don't forget to include a pic of yours in the Polaris Roll Call, please! B...
