TonyR
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Looking for some info on this vintage Polaris.......
Jan 25, 2023,22:00 PM
A friend of mine reached out to me today in regards to getting info on this vintage JLC. I know this is a desirable piece but I'm not much of a vintage collector so I figured I'd post it here in the hopes of getting some helpful info.
This piece was bought at a flea market in NYC in the 1980's then set in an attic, in a junk bin, for about 40 years before the owner rediscovered it very recently. I know quite a few versions of the Polaris were produced in the 60's, is anyone familiar with this particular model?
The watch is not currently running so he is going to send it in to JLC for a full service, I knew enough to tell him not to have the case polished or the dial touched. The acrylic crystal is pretty scratched up, is it ok to have that fixed/replaced or would it be better off if the crystal stayed in its original condition? Thanks in advance for any feedback, it's very much appreciated!
Tony
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Looking for some info on this vintage Polaris.......
By: TonyR : January 25th, 2023-22:00
A friend of mine reached out to me today in regards to getting info on this vintage JLC. I know this is a desirable piece but I'm not much of a vintage collector so I figured I'd post it here in the hopes of getting some helpful info. This piece was bough...
Thanks Nicolas!
By: TonyR : January 25th, 2023-22:22
As always, your insight is much appreciated. Tony
Pleasure!
By: amanico : January 25th, 2023-22:29
All cleaned up she will look like this.
By: Bill : January 26th, 2023-01:11
A great find lucky it was not lost forever. A Nicolas said a good watchmaker can service the watch. Add a tropic rubber strap and you will have a very original piece. Congratulations. ...
Your friend is lucky
By: Alfihar : January 26th, 2023-06:29
A very nice Polaris. A 67 ! My favorite Watch…. This watch have a special place in my life and in my heart. Best Ø