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New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:10 am

Beautiful watch, wears well on the rubber strap.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:13 am

I really liked this one. Yes, we whine about the anemic power reserve, 21mm lugs, etc. However, for the price of a Reverso, it’s a cool diver.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:16 am

With an oldie (not just me).
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:18 am

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by tmw » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:22 am

Love this one.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:49 am

Great looking watch!

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:17 am

aikiman44 wrote:I really liked this one. Yes, we whine about the anemic power reserve, 21mm lugs, etc. However, for the price of a Reverso, it’s a cool diver.
Well....“diver” is a bit of a stretch. The owners manual indicates you can’t even jump into the pool off a diving board. Pretty yes, but it’s a fashion watch and not a working watch.

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:40 am

200 meters.
That diving board restriction is bizarre, but I’d swim/snorkel with it.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by AtomicTom » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:46 am

Man oh man, looks unbelievably nice sir, and somehow even cooler in your
pics here to be honest with you ! :salute: You really get such a great feel for the
size of the case, and quality of the strap. Plus we can see that this dial is
even more majestic than we thought.

Thanks so so much !!!

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by matt.wu » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:47 am

Did you buy it?
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by spring-diver » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:55 am

Stunning


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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:03 am

matt.wu wrote:
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Did you buy it?
No, but in consideration.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:09 am

aikiman44 wrote:200 meters.
That diving board restriction is bizarre, but I’d swim/snorkel with it.
While it’s rated 200m I wouldn’t take it beyond pool depth. My black one was also lovely but I have zero confidence in JLC.

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:14 am

Why?
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:22 am

aikiman44 wrote:Why?
You didn’t hear about my QC issues?

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:23 am

No. How did they respond?
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:33 am

aikiman44 wrote:No. How did they respond?
Watch was delivered new with poor timekeeping, crap under the crystal & on dial, and winding noise.

Came back with shit loose inside the watch. Sounded like rotor was gonna fall off. Worse than I Miyota 9015. No paperwork returned with watch.

I emailed the President of JLC and he agreed to take the watch back. Their Texas Richemont service center sucked.

This after JLC did a quiet “soft” dealer recall for issues with the crown and caseback seals and clasp issues.

It was pretty and I loved that look, but it was frankly a POS. Buy another Rolex instead.

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:36 am

That sucks. I experienced couple of issues that were handled quickly and efficiently. I guess every company has their BS.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by tmw » Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:42 pm

aikiman44 wrote:
Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:36 am
That sucks. I experienced couple of issues that were handled quickly and efficiently. I guess every company has their BS.
My interactions with them have always been smooth and quick - from outright watch replacement on a new watch to movement servicing.

As always - it is the luck of the draw sometimes.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by matt.wu » Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:44 pm

tmw wrote:
aikiman44 wrote:
Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:36 am
That sucks. I experienced couple of issues that were handled quickly and efficiently. I guess every company has their BS.
My interactions with them have always been smooth and quick - from outright watch replacement on a new watch to movement servicing.

As always - it is the luck of the draw sometimes.
Same. My experiences with JLC have been fantastic.
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by tmw » Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:52 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:44 pm
tmw wrote:
aikiman44 wrote:
Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:36 am
That sucks. I experienced couple of issues that were handled quickly and efficiently. I guess every company has their BS.
My interactions with them have always been smooth and quick - from outright watch replacement on a new watch to movement servicing.

As always - it is the luck of the draw sometimes.
Same. My experiences with JLC have been fantastic.
Personally, I would not hesitate on a JLC - especially the Polaris.

With the new JLC warranty, you are covered to like the end of the next decade.
Stan, don’t you know the first law of physics? Anything that’s fun costs at least eight dollars”
-- Eric Cartman

“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman

I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On

- Jimmy Buffett

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by tmw » Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:56 pm

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This thread needs more pics.
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-- Eric Cartman

“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman

I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On

- Jimmy Buffett

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by aikiman44 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:29 pm

Dang!
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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:49 pm

Sorry to be a Nishant. It is pretty.

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Re: New Polaris Limited Edition

Post by bnabod » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:10 pm

tmw wrote:
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This thread needs more pics.
How many crowns do you need for a three hander?

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