JLC Polaris?

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Mpnunes

·Oct 29, 2018

Also posted this in the "other watch brand" forum, but reposting here as looks like there are already some JLC threads..sorry for the duplicate post...

Took a look at the new JLCs today at a local AD. I really didn't think twice about them when I saw them online, but I have to say that they really made an impression in person. Posting a few (sorry for the poor quality!) pics. The leather strap version got my attention (and is frankly more in my price range) but I think the blue chrono is stunning. Anyone have any experience/opinion of these?

 

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Mpnunes

·Oct 31, 2018

Anyone?

 

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JG808

·Oct 31, 2018

The reception for the Polaris collection online seems to be lukewarm at best. I, however, find them to be very attractive watches. I especially like the Polaris Date as it's very close to the original design without being crazy expensive like the Memovox limited edition.

The blue chronograph is nice, maybe a bit too blue, but I'd have to go with the leather strap/black dial as the better choice between the two for my personal taste.

 

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Larry S

·Oct 31, 2018·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

I like the Memovox in this line. Having purchased two new JLC’s, my advice is to seek these out as gently used on resellers like Crown and Caliber.

 

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Vercingetorix

·Oct 31, 2018·Spam Risk

https://omegaforums.net/threads/sihh-2018-jlc’s-new-polaris-line.69613/

 

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Mpnunes

·Oct 31, 2018

Vercingetorix

https://omegaforums.net/threads/sihh-2018-jlc’s-new-polaris-line.69613/

Thanks for the link

 

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Mpnunes

·Oct 31, 2018

JG808

The reception for the Polaris collection online seems to be lukewarm at best. I, however, find them to be very attractive watches. I especially like the Polaris Date as it's very close to the original design without being crazy expensive like the Memovox limited edition.

The blue chronograph is nice, maybe a bit too blue, but I'd have to go with the leather strap/black dial as the better choice between the two for my personal taste.

Yes, certainly some mixed reviews online and frankly I was luke warm as well, but I was really impressed when I saw them in person. I agree re the leather strap version. I like the blue no date on leather as well. I'm actually debating between that one and a new Explorer 1....they're in the same price range but at 39mm the Exolorer fits my wrist a bit better. Decisions, decisions

 

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cholack

·Nov 30, 2018

The original is best, then the tribute...😁

 

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asrnj77

·Nov 30, 2018

Nice watches but I would buy them on the second hand market and save a bunch of money. Buying from the AD is fine but you can save 30% buying one that’s 20 months old

 

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mikekchc

·Dec 3, 2018

I love this watch! It's a bit on the pricey side IMO but it's JLC. I personally actually don't love the leather that it comes with but I love the bracelet.
Other than the fact that I don't have enough funds, its WR is turning me off though.