dr.kol
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Diving instruments
The modern dive computers are so reliable and so sophisticated that those can not be replaced by ANY kind of mechanical watch. Period.
A technical diver who is not using the most sophisticated modern systems for his diving is soon a dead diver.
Nicholas said it nicely: he wants to live with his watches. Same with me and because I am nowadays diving some 100 days a year, as an concervative person and a watch lover I am always wearing a mechanical watch as a backup.
I do not mean that I would ever use the alarm of Polaris for decompression stops, not even safety stops. But I will use the alarm to remind me about the end of the dive. Naturally, I could also use the computer.
In 55 minutes I will be picked up for a longish diving day with three dives. I love the feeling when I am ready in all respects except I have not decided yet if I will take Rolex Submariner, Sea Dweller Deep Sea, Fifty Fathoms of perhaps G-P Sea Hawk II with me for todaqys dives..
Regards,
Mini Roll call Recall - Tribute
I know I missed the last one so I thought the 09/09/09 business was a good excuse. I am pretty sure we can hit at least 15. If you don't have a picture handy check in anyway. Bill...
Aaaah, Finaly, Bill!
Finaly, we see it on your wrist! You're right, I made a quick count and we're 15, and today we'll be 16. With Mostel, maybe we'll be 17! If we add those who own the Tribute To Polaris in platinum, we are over 20. Here's my contribution, on a Leather Nato:...
Unable to take part, but...
I have to say I am in love with the '65 Polaris re-issue, undoubtably one of my favourite watches. Congratulations gents and thanks for the pictures. David
congrats bill !
ah, that's a great news, welcome and congratulations about your choice, '65 version is realy smart. try to send you more and new pixs from the lake of annecy on sunday evening. best. olivier
Polaris...
Hi Fellows, I am happy to report that my Pt 1965 Polaris waits me at home while I am diving in the Far East. I have also secured the Paris Boutique Edition as well as the 1968 Edition. Those I will pick up immy when I'll get the time. So sometimes in the ...
Wow, Dr Kol,
You're the only one I know to own the 3 versions of the Tribute To Polaris... If this is not LOVE, I don't know what is Love!!! Congrats, and please, YES, do share with us this fabulous trio! Best, Nicolas
Love?
You are the first one saying it's "Love". Most of my friends have just recommended a long meeting with a Schrink! Sure, I will send pictures in due time. Regards,
only have a Pt1965 version
in our Polaris world, there's no border between edition, or metal. so, DrKol, same as you, there's something special with the contact with the platinum. it's not only the weight, or special reflects on the precious metal. no. just a sensation of the densi...
Not only love...
Dear Nicolas and everybody, A lot has been discussed about the charm and originality of Polaris. But in case I am considering the watch only as a diving tool from the perspective of a diving professional, there is no doubt that the alarm is the single mos...
Nothing to add, Kari, except that
Coming from a Master Diver ( bif I'm not wrong, you are, aren't you? ), these words sound like the best compliment ever made on this watch. And something I totally share with you. To be clear, I don't dive, except in my bathroom, BUT I do live with my wat...
Well, actually, as a diving instrument, both Polaris and DSA are pretty much pointless...
Kari, Please let me react to your " I am considering the watch only as a diving tool from the perspective of a diving professional" To start with, I love (and own) both the Polaris and its predecessor the DSA, and I feel glad that you do the same with you...
Correct me if I'm wrong, Clavi
I agree when you say that the Vulcain is the first Super Compressor housing an alarm, but this is not the first alarm diving watch, I think. The Deep Sea Alarm, released in 1959 seems to be the first, while the Vulcain made in 1961 ( once again, if I'm no...
I think you are right
Indeed, the 857 probably predates the Vulcain, and is likely the first waterproof alarm. However, I think you will reckon that, even more so than the 859, the 857 is pretty pointless for serious diving (I think it was even called 'skin diver' at that time...
Diving instruments
The modern dive computers are so reliable and so sophisticated that those can not be replaced by ANY kind of mechanical watch. Period. A technical diver who is not using the most sophisticated modern systems for his diving is soon a dead diver. Nicholas s...
i see in a photo u have your polaris 65
on a brown leather band. do u have any more picts of it? thinking of going same route. are u also using a deployant? thanks
One more Paris Boutique
Congrats, Bill. I really do wonder how many of the 65 Boutiques we have represented on this Forum. Well, any excuse to speak of and photograph this beauty. respo...
Checking in
g Cheers and HAGWE Asi This message has been edited by Asimut on 2009-09-11 07:16:41...
Welcome to the Polaristi Family, Bouloi
And huge congrats on this Beauty. Don't forget to also post pics of your watch on our Polaris Roll Call, here: jlc.watchprosite.com ENJOY! Best, Nicolas
For the scuba diver with style - naturally
Any more action shots of the Polaris - wet Bill
So we had 4 watches in common?
Hi Kevin, So we had 4 watches in common.... ......and still 3! Cheers Dje
At least four, Dje...
....because you have excellent taste, and imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!!! ;-) All the best to you. Cheers, pplater.
Here is my '68 with Donzi22's
Taken on the day when his finally arrived at the Beverly Hills boutique....
news from the lake; '65 version Pt950 Nr041
hi bill, not last pix, because of the weather this sunday! (not a day with a sun), and a running race at 09AM. so, olf pix but nice, arent they? best. olivier...
Is that a TVR dash board?
Hi, Is that a TVR dash board? Nice apparently. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Dje
oh no, just a Correct Craft 196'
hi Dje, no it's the dashboard of our waterski boat, a 196' dedicated to waterskiing exclusively. best. O
Here is my contribution...
A wonderfull taste of a wonderfull watch from a wonderfull brand...
Wow, I'm jealous, now! :)
This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-09-17 02:45:56
Better late than never
It would take a lot to pull me from one JLC (pseudo) to another JLC (classic). I made a decision that some may not agree, giving up my pam 190 (pseudo JLC) for a real limited JLC (Polaris tribute 68). Like my 190, it still gives me a big grin everytime I ...
Never too late to join in
That must have been pretty tough making the change and letting the 190 go. But look like you found love once again. Sweet Bill
Thanks Bill and Nic
Thanks Nic. I have asked my AD to alert me on a Polaris for months to no avail. But, I could not get my mind off the polaris (esp the 68) since I saw your review and pics. So, fast forward to 2 days ago when I spotted a nice used piece while visiting a de...
I'm certain you will have a lot of pleasure with this watch
And I'm very happy to see you enter this Club, too. Mr Lambert is a man who has a word, and he said it several times, the Polaris is indeed a " one shot " re edition. So, you own a piece which has an History, and a nice Story. Wear it with Pride! Best, Ni...
Thanks for the welcome
I have been hearing about the polaris story. Let me search around to know more about the story. It will definitely take up quite a lot of wrist time.