Head scratching - advice sought

Mouse_at_Large · Nov 17, 2015

For a while, I've been a bit intrigued by the Polaris models. Not just any old Polaris models though, I'm more interested in the rarer automatic models as opposed to the quartz ones. I'm also not really taken with the smaller versions and really would prefer something 38mm or above. In an idle moment, I was digging around on the internet and came across this.

I've fired off a few questions, the main one being a request to have pictures of the caseback and movement. What intrigued me is the seller says it's a 42 mm version, which may well be accurate, as I've not seen a polaris case with these proportions before. However, I do believe that there are sparsely documented limited editions that were aimed at Germany.

Not quite sure where I'll go with this, but it may lead me to the chronograph darkside. Thoughts/opinions welcome 😀

styggpyggeno1 · Nov 17, 2015

I just recently realized there was an automatic version Polaris and that has fired me up. Also looking for one now but info is scarce. Maybe we should form a support group...😉

Would be interesting to know production numbers and versions (what variations - gold/titanium).

Mouse_at_Large · Nov 17, 2015

styggpyggeno1
I just recently realized there was an automatic version Polaris and that has fired me up. Also looking for one now but info is scarce. Maybe we should form a support group...😉

Would be interesting to know production numbers and versions (what variations - gold/titanium).

I should have dug some more before op. I think it's a reference 378.0885 with a cal.1154 😁

Sadly, the seller is asking near speedy money for it 😒

Canuck · Nov 17, 2015

What money would a Speedmaster in 18-karat and steel bring? Rarity and the gold content might just make this one good for the money. Looks good to me. If you like it, why not buy it?

Mouse_at_Large · Nov 17, 2015

Canuck
What money would a Speedmaster in 18-karat and steel bring? Rarity and the gold content might just make this one good for the money. Looks good to me. If you like it, why not buy it?

Good point, well made 😉

STANDY · Nov 17, 2015

styggpyggeno1
I just recently realized there was an automatic version Polaris and that has fired me up. Also looking for one now but info is scarce. Maybe we should form a support group...😉

Would be interesting to know production numbers and versions (what variations - gold/titanium).

There was a thread with these a year or so ago with a fair bit of information. Think that was all the guy collected, ( would look but heading to work I a bit) Can be had cheap at times was the bit I got out of thread

styggpyggeno1 · Nov 17, 2015

Yes, remember that thread and now when I searched a little:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-collection.19439/#post-217390

STANDY · Nov 17, 2015

styggpyggeno1
Yes, remember that thread and now when I searched a little:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-collection.19439/#post-217390

There is another with more info, as I do remember placing a post with a advertising poster.

Bill Sohne · Nov 17, 2015

HI

I think that is Ti and gold , very nice...

good hunting

bill

dsio · Nov 17, 2015

Bill Sohne
HI

I think that is Ti and gold , very nice...

good hunting

bill

Indeed it is, there's also a palladium and titanium version which looks really cool and interesting, just with white metal where the gold is on the regular titans, and diamond encrusted versions as well.

dennisthemenace · Nov 17, 2015

Pic from Omega museum.

ahsposo · Nov 17, 2015

Wait. Back the truck up.

"but it may lead me to the chronograph darkside"

There's a dark side?

al128 · Nov 17, 2015

dennisthemenace
Pic from Omega museum.

🥰

Paedipod · Nov 18, 2015

some dimensions: 40ish from 10-4, 39mm without crown, 42mm with crown

Archer · Nov 18, 2015

Watch in question is case ref. 055TB3780885, and is listed as 41.7 mm in diameter - Titanium and yellow gold.

There is also a DB version listed, so steel and yellow gold, and there is a TR version that is titanium and pink gold.

The watch you show that has no gold in the bracelet is is a ref. 58944000. If it had gold in the center portions of the links it would be a ref. 58904000.

There are 2 dial variations - one with applied marker and black accents for the tachy scale and around the sub-dials like yours, and also a painted version with no applied marker that is tones of grey.

1154/1164 is of course a reliable movement and an ETA 7750 base. Parts still available for this watch including case, dials, hands, bracelet, so service should not be a problem.

Cheers, Al

STANDY · Nov 18, 2015

@styggpyggeno1

Found that thread

https://omegaforums.net/threads/im-...me-the-call-of-the-polaris.21406/#post-233127

Wongo · Nov 18, 2015

If someone show this to me without checking I would have thought it's a fake. Never seen it before.

Mouse_at_Large · Nov 18, 2015

Currently doing due diligence 😎

and

trigger pulled 👍

Tire-comedon · Nov 18, 2015

Hi
I like the Titane/gold auto model.
Mine, with the non applied markers) says hello :

oddboy · Nov 18, 2015

C'mon guys, I dont need another one to obsess over! Jeez!

Head scratching - advice sought

Mouse_at_Large

styggpyggeno1

Mouse_at_Large

Canuck

Mouse_at_Large

STANDY

styggpyggeno1

STANDY

Bill Sohne

dsio

dennisthemenace

ahsposo

al128

Paedipod

Archer

STANDY

Wongo

Mouse_at_Large

Tire-comedon

oddboy

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