Design-wise those quartz models seem particularly interesting, especially considering the prices they're going for. Cheap and iconic style elements to them.
great writeup.....they are a bit special and I was never able to snag one of the chronos so still happy with this one. I think it's around 40 x 11mm
bracelet is wonderful.
I had read somewhere (of course cannot find it now) that the titanium/gold bonding process was problematic.
“Polaris was a brand new design language and direction for Omega and a very bold vision for the future of the company. To handle such an ambitious undertaking, Omega tapped the most highly qualified and lauded designer in the land, Gerald Genta.” [..]
Visit Omega Stories - Omega’s 80s Rebirth - Omega Polaris Titane XL Chronograph to read the full article.
I read your piece on the Polaris XL Chronographs. I learnt a lot, many thanks for publishing the results of your valuable investigations. I would like to point out that the dial of 5894.40.00 can be found on 5890.40.00. They were originally produced like that, it is not the result of a dial change. The evidence for this is a 5890.40.00 that I directly purchased from its owner who never had it serviced, let alone had the dial changed! There are also promotional pictures from the 1990's showing this dial swap. Perhaps the reason is that some 5894.40.00 were fitted with gold and titanium bracelets ?
Yea I mentioned the transitional version after the two references that’s definitely legit
There seems to be a misunderstanding here because in your paper you do mention a transitional version (the Chuck Maddox one) that is an all-titanium bracelet with an older dial painted-logo (meant for the gold-titanium version). What I am trying to say is that there are gold-titanium versions with the NEW applied-logo dial and graduated bezel.
There seems to be a misunderstanding here because in your paper you do mention a transitional version (the Chuck Maddox one) that is an all-titanium bracelet with an older dial painted-logo (meant for the gold-titanium version). What I am trying to say is that there are gold-titanium versions with the NEW applied-logo dial and graduated bezel.
