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New JLC Collector

 

Hi everyone. I am an excited new JLC collector. Although I have a number of other fine, I just purchased a Reverso Grand Duodate 986 in November and just got my "Tribute to Polaris" yesterday. These are both exceptional timepieces!!

I have collected vintage watches and fountain pens for many years. Probably about 15 years ago I was at a pen convention in Miami. Many watches are displayed, discussed, and sold along with the pens. A collector walked in with the most incredible watch on his wrist. I had found and possessed several Memovox's in my collecting experience, but this was the big daddy of them all. It was hugh, and beautiful and stunning. it also was on a metal band. I asked Matt "how much for the watch?". He said, " It is not for sale." I asked "Name your price, maistro!"  Matt said; "I don't want to sell it. I probably won't find another one"  The watch was an unforgettable timeiece.

I have always lusted for that piece, and now finally have the priviledge of owning it and wearing it on my wrist! Wow! The Grand Reverso is also a stunning piece!

Nichole, have we receive any possibility of JLC re-issuing a dial for the Polaris with all the indexes illuminated as they di with the very first dials and the advertisements?

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Welcome here, Bruce!

 
By: amanico : January 27th, 2010-06:32
First of all, thank you for such a great introduction! The story behind your Polaris is great, and we all experimented something special with this watch. A friend, a souvenir, the shock of the first meeting in the flesh, there is always something which " ... 

That could be a consideed a "complete" JLC collection

 
By: respo : January 27th, 2010-14:29
Congratulations! May we see some pictures of your JLC family???? respo

Pictures of my Little JLC Collection.

 
By: bruceupdyke : January 27th, 2010-18:02
Here is a picture of my three newest watches. All from Christmas and after. And my wife loves them too! I am most fortunate!!! (Actually, I but her watches too. I bought her a Breitling for Christmas.) First, my Breitling B01 black-eye-blue dial: Then my ...  

Congrats and welcome, bruce

 
By: Democritus : January 28th, 2010-05:09
Welcome Bruce, I am also a new member who, after months of search, found my Polaris Tribute 68 weeks back. Since then, I have not been able to keep it off my eyes every night. It exudes such warm and elegance that not many watch can replicate. Was very gl... 

Roll Call?

 
By: bruceupdyke : January 28th, 2010-15:01
Roger, help me understand the "Roll Call" you mentioned.

Roll Call

 
By: Democritus : January 28th, 2010-19:17
Come in here and add your piece to the rest....if you have not already done that. jlc.watchprosite.com

Excellent idea, Roger

 
By: amanico : January 28th, 2010-22:01
Actually, the original Roll Call is another link. I gave it to our friend. I will have to actualize it, one day... Best, and thanks for this excellent idea, my friend. Best Nicolas

Hi Bruce ... Roger had an excellent idea, and I should have mentioned it

 
By: amanico : January 28th, 2010-21:59
Myself! The Polaris Roll Call is a thread we created some months ago, to " register " in a certain way all the Polaris here, on our forum. Here's the original link: jlc.watchprosite.com Roger ( Democritus ) gave you a link aboiut another roll call, which ... 

Sorry for misleading

 
By: Democritus : January 29th, 2010-00:36
Dear Nic, My name is Chris, not Roger. In any case, many people call me demo. Good to point out the original link. I can go there and sign on too.

Sorry, Chris!

 
By: amanico : February 1st, 2010-00:37
Thanks! In a few weeks, I will stick this thread to allow all the new Polaris Owners to attend... It is and will be the most important Polaris Roll Call in the world! Best, Nicolas