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Polaris II - question to experts
Thats my recent addition and I am very happy with this watch , I was able already to replace the crystal with original nos one as well had the movement serviced - it came in pretty bad shape - the pendulum weight was half broken, now it runs perfect, but the other thing I would like to improve somehow (of course it can stay that way and still would be perfectly happy) is the bezel not bad but not so good and this whats worries me the most is if this destructive corrosion of bakelite will progress - is there any way to restore it rather wrong world I mean preserve it - any chance to get a nos one from jlc???
Many thanks and my best regards
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Polaris II - question to experts
Thats my recent addition and I am very happy with this watch , I was able already to replace the crystal with original nos one as well had the movement serviced - it came in pretty bad shape - the pendulum weight was half broken, now it runs perfect, but ...
I see what you mean, Rafal.
You want it the most " NOS " possible! Actually, you have a bezel which is, no your pic, matching in a close way, in patina, with your dial. A NOS one would break this matching. I ,don't think JLC has still a NOS bezel in stock. And if they have one, they...
Thats an angle I haven't took under consideration
Nicolas, maybe not nos (I am hunting for this bezel now) - but I am a bit afraid since the bakelite is kind worn the process of degradation will progress - which for me means I can not really enjoy wearing this watch to often - not to risk further damage,...
You know, Rafal...
It is always easier to speak about other's watches than about your own watches. You have some distance, so you can see much more things. There is another ( a bit pricey ) option. If you love the Polaris II at this point, you could even hunt another one, f...
my view would be...
first, Rafal, congrats on your nice watch. for me, i have very simple mind, i would just keep the watch as current condition as possible. i just thought as long as you have made change or even polished, that watch will no long be the same and orginal as i...
Stefan, its very right
point of view - and Nicolas has made very important point that the nos bezel might not fit the dial - I love this watch - there is something in this design which makes it very special to me so I would like it to look as good as possible with preserving or...
A question about the crystal?
First, Rafal; Again, huge congrats to your Polaris II ! I really like this one, so different in shape, and I really like the three dimensional dial! OK, my question; The crystal, is it made of plexi? Is it easy to find new/replace? Best Blomman
Thank you:) as for the crystal
The problem is the crystal is made from glass - and something like 0.5 cm high with print on inner side - so you can't really polish the scratches - maybe with some water equipment and diamond paste - but the results were not so great, I got it form Austa...
Thanks for the info, Rafal!
Still haven’t got the watch… Searching, but still hasn’t jumped on it yet. Saw some with broken crystal, that’s why I asked. There are so many beautiful watches around… Had to stay focused on one! Best Blomman
no problem
I am going to buy one more so in case if You will need it just let me know and I will share. Yes to many watches - to less time my best Rafal
Thank you, Rafal!
I really appreciate the offer and if I ever need it, I defiantly contact you. Thank you very much! Best Blomman