Early Polarouter back from spa

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marturx

·Mar 15, 2016

A little follow up, since I got the Polarouter back from my watchmaker today, so here a couple of bonus shots

In daylight, the tropical dial will appear much better! Sadly to dark still in the evening to take such a shot...

Good choice of crown, even if not signed, I think it fits the watch perfectly!

The back

Wristshot

HF-case

In comparison with a Connie

 

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Jonatan

·Mar 15, 2016

😲Aren't you worried that strap will use up the back?

 

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Adam2941

·Mar 20, 2016

Jonatan

😲Aren't you worried that strap will use up the back?

I agree--that NATO style strap will damage the case back.

 

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Adam2941

·Mar 20, 2016

marturx

A little follow up, since I got the Polarouter back from my watchmaker today, so here a couple of bonus shots

In daylight, the tropical dial will appear much better! Sadly to dark still in the evening to take such a shot...

Good choice of crown, even if not signed, I think it fits the watch perfectly!

The back

Wristshot

HF-case

In comparison with a Connie

Two beauties from the 1950s!!!!

 

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Adam2941

·Mar 20, 2016

Very nice! I Love everything about that watch. I do not mind the aging of the dial at all. I think it is quite beautiful. It is interesting how the "Polarouter" word is in white. The crown is a very close match to the original unsigned Polarouter crowns. Love the unpolished case. Great catch! I agree that a brown strap is appropriate, but as I noted below, this one will damage the case back. I would use a 19 mm standard strap with pins.

 

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10H10

·Mar 20, 2016

Wow ! PoLArouter, long time I'm looking for it ! Super nice backcover engravings ! You've got it Mate !

 

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JohnSteed

·Mar 20, 2016

Great on all counts guys!! Well done @Selbo and @marturx 👍 👍

 

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rbob99

·Apr 15, 2016

I had a gold capped Polarouter a couple of years ago, but sold it because I generally don't bond with gold capped or gold plated watches. Here is my current Polerouter, after a little freshening up by my watchmaker:

 

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Aussie Jim

·Apr 16, 2016

marturx

Bought this charming piece on auction the other week


Today I received this picture from my watchmaker


A very successful overhaul I must say, thanks to my watchmaker that has a great feeling in taking care of these old gems! 😀

Your watchmaker can do that in a week!! I am moving to Sweden. Can't find anyone to do a basic service in less than 3 months. Grrr

 

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Steve9pm

·Apr 16, 2016

That is SO COOL