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As it is a tribute, some comaparison should be added IMO.

The below is some of my first impression:

1) Ring:

     a) It rings like school bell. interesting

     b) softer in vibrating              

 

2) Weight: to be determined by other (I have no original 65 yet, if compared with 68, less weight in hand sense) 

3) Shape: identical IMO

4) Size: True Tribute 

5) Detail: The crown is much finished, value added to the exposed back.

6) Packing: Really good Tribute again. (with a spare glass, considerate)

7) Technical: higher beating

8) Same as the original like a vampire on the wrist for long. Be Careful.

 

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I will enjoy it. Thanks Nic and Elisabeth

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The Alarm doesn't sound , of course, like the Vintage, which sounds like a big frog before Love...

The weight of the original '65 is exactly the same than the original '68, so you can feel the light difference.

The shape and the size are identical, as the Vampire effect..

The main thing which changes is the movement...

The cal 825 has something the new movement doesn't have: The nice feeling of the umper and its legendary " Dong Dong " when you move the watch, and the physical feeling you have on the wrist when the watch moves, too.

The modern movement allows some nice improvements, like the quick set of the date, by the crown at 2, and the nice Alarm sound, even if the frog in love had its charm.

In temrs of accuracy and reliability, a modern movement is without doubt superior and better.

Thanks for the share, my friend!

Best,

Nicolas.

I did notice the 2nd crown can help as I had not open the wripped instruction yet. It just arrived.

 

I turn the 3rd for several days in advance to match 1st March.

 

Great improvement indeed.  Cheers!

"The cal 825 has something the new movement doesn't have: The nice feeling of the umper and its legendary " Dong Dong " when you move the watch, and the physical feeling you have on the wrist when the watch moves, too."

Well my 1968 has the same "dong dong" as the old one. After the alarm have been activated the "hammer" is loose until I wind the crown at 2 - but first I have to reeset the alarm to another time, otherwise the alarm will just go of as I wind it....

Is this different from yours?

 

 

As on the new you one, you hear the " bzzzzzzz " of the rotor while it is turning.

With the Cal 825, the bumper sounds matter, and you feel it moving when you move the wrist.

I wasn't speaking of the Alarm, but of the rotor.

Best,

Nicolas

K825 in  original polaris

Hi Bernard. Realy wonderfull pictures. Witch harware didi you use for that?
Is it the platinum or the boutique edition? I wonder if you can see a difference between both materials...

Best regards

Marc

From the dial detail, it may give your hints : empty small dot.

 

For the hardware, I use a marco lens and Canon 30D.

Thanks for your answord. I think that the platinum edition also have empty dots... ;-) But I'm not sure...

You are correct. the Boutique and Platnium version both have the dial with empty dot.

 

I think it is difficult to identify from the photo except showing the back with the number or to feel it in flesh.

 

No idea whether the material for straight index would be different?

You're correct, there is no other difference than the metal, on the platinum Polaris.

The dial is strictly the same, and the materials used for it too, than the '65 SS Boutique Edition.

Best,

Nicolas

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my Purist´s friends are really great photographers.... Awesome Pics, for all us pleasure.

You´re a  lucky man, my friend.... this watch is simply stunning.... and your pics are like it deserves.

thanks for sharing and enjoy it in the best of health.

Best

Emilio

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Thanks for these beautiful pictures! Nice tribute to the quality of the job done by JLC.

The more I see this watch, the more I love it.  ( Big sight of an heartbroken guy ;-) )

I took this watch off last night and placed it on a white leather surface, where some dim yellow light on its dial. It looked excellent and elegant and compact in sense.

 

Let's say that for the non familiar with the Polaris, the most impressive watch may be the '68...

But with time, the '65 may take more and more importance, more and more love.

In fact, I love them both, but if I had to choose only one ( hopefully, I don't have to go in this dilemma ), it would be the 65.

Best,

Nicolas

65 is more dressy while 68 with strong sporty feeling.

Bold index make 68 unique