I understand your problem... you simply want a perfectly executed Polaris, right? simply change your name to Polaris65
Going back on the 1968 tribute, the first approx. 100 of that series have a 'non-matching' dial, it is a JLC error! However JLC knows that some collectors would appreciate uniqueness. I believe their sole intent to have released the watch as you now know it, and in time as promised, is to offer that uniqueness to those who can appreciate it.
Being a JLC collector myself, I can tell you that JLC would do all they say and promise to satisfy their customers, this means that you are here offered to buy one the first delivered Polaris tribute (1968) as it is, or get the same watch received taken care of and put as originally specified, and no doubts as specified if it is what you require!
Out of all those that received one of the first batch of the 1968 version, I so far read of no one returning their watch.
As for you... I see 'easy' solutions... go for Polaris 1965 or if 1968 tribute is not up to your standards, 'simply' search out for one of the remaining (original) vintages that are often 'non-matching' as well. Either or your topic is fulfilled.
Have a nice day.