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Main Forums => Watch Reviews => Topic started by: JOS2012 on February 23, 2014, 02:53:42 PM
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As with most things, everything we do depends on our mood..
This weekend I had the mood to tinker with my cameras, another past time of mine.
What better thing to do than to combine your hobbies together.. camera and watches.
So I decided to take pics of several watches this last 2 days starting with yesterday's Astron and GS SBGH001 hi-beat.
Today I decided to take pics of 2 JLC watches on which some members had asked me to do a photo review some time back, the TTP 68 Polaris & JLC Amvox 2. To-date I've only taken iPhone pics of the watch on the wrist. Time to take some proper pics befitting the watch.
The original 1968 Polaris was issued in only 1,714 pieces between 1965-1970 and is a highly sought after vintage commanding very high prices by WIS worldwide…costing between Euro 30K-40K depending on how mint & complete the condition is. And it is extremely2 hard to find a mint 1968 piece regardless of how much you are willing to pay.
http://jlc.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-2/pi-6271898/ti-912778/t-jlc-lecoultre-polaris-1968-8-years-of-love/
I do not know how far its true abt why it was called the Polaris because it is said that the very first piece of this model was presented to the captain of the USS nuclear submarine 'Polaris' when it sailed for the first time under the North pole or was it the South pole.. I forget.. ;D
There was something similar written about the JLC Geophysic also.
Even the Tribute re-issue of 768 pieces Limited Edition in 2008, is extremely hard to come by..a complete and mint pre-owned is selling for close to the original price when it was launched (over RM50K)
JLC has remarked that they will not produce any more re-issues of TTP from here on.
When a MWF member first showed me his TTP sometime back, I was elated and I remember requesting him to allow me the first offer of refusal, in the very unlikely event that he ever wanted to sell it but he never did sell and he has 2 Polaris, a TTP 65 and a TTP 68. :shocked1:
I'm over the top in being able to secure this piece at a fair market price and in a condition beyond reproach despite it being 5 yrs old. Even the box it comes in is special, racing green and gold lettering and in mint condition too. :thumbsup:
When the watch was first made available in 2008 at JLC boutique in Starhill, Joanne (the Manager then) informed me that they were allocated just 2 pieces. I hesitated then due to the price for just a SS watch with alarm and no other complication. :o
By the time I got over the price weeks later, both pieces were sold. I've been looking out for it ever since but either the premium was too high or the condition was not acceptable. :'(
This watch was my 2013 grail…..and it only came in by pure chance at almost the end of 2013...
more reading material:
http://www.gmtmag.com/?p=3210&lang=en
http://en.worldtempus.com/watches/jaeger-lecoultre/memovox-memovox-tribute-polaris-q-2008470
beautiful images of TTP68
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fsot-jlc-memovox-tribute-polaris-1968-ttp-q2008470-817604.html
Front view of the dial reminiscent of 60's era
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0763-1.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0763-1.jpg.html)
Close up of dial
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0763.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0763.jpg.html)
9 o'clock side view- notice the hairline scuff marks which is difficult to avoid as this watch is now 5 yrs old.
Notice the thick cambered synthetic glass… the thickness was to withstand the pressure expected for dive watches.
The watch is also thick because of the double chamber case back .
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0770.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0770.jpg.html)
close up of the 3 traditional Memovox crowns of the 60's
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0779.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0779.jpg.html)
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0777.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0777.jpg.html)
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0815.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0815.jpg.html)
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0781.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0781.jpg.html)
The case back of the Polaris showing the outer chamber with holes to transmit the sound. The 2nd inner chamber provides the waterproof seal.
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0771.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0771.jpg.html)
The JLC TTP 68 Polaris on its original tropical (rubber outside/leather inside) strap
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235/JoeyJLC/_AXE0809.jpg) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/JoeyJLC/media/_AXE0809.jpg.html)
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Really nice watch.. :thumbsup:
i like the domed crystal..is it sapphire or hesalite?
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JLC calls it synthetic glass..
It looks, feels and has the characteristics of hesalite but since Omega uses that term, I guess JLC doesn't use it.
Its definitely not sapphire..
Really nice watch.. :thumbsup:
i like the domed crystal..is it sapphire or hesalite?
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I like the reflect effect from plastic crsytal if compare to saphire glass.
it gives deep distorting effect, blurry..what the hell im saying..hope u understand..
whats the fucntions of 3 crowns? one for internel bazel, one for adjusting time/date and another one?
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I like the reflect effect from plastic crsytal if compare to saphire glass.
it gives deep distorting effect, blurry..what the hell im saying..hope u understand..
whats the fucntions of 3 crowns? one for internel bazel, one for adjusting time/date and another one?
if polaris i guess another crown is to set the alarm
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till today i still remember how the alarm sounds when i last saw this piece, sweet and smooth !
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Although it is synthetic glass, there is no distortion when viewed from the front.
If you try to view it from the side then you can't see anything on the dial due to the curvature and the thickness of the synthetic glass.
Overall Omega's hesalite, JLC's synthetic glass or Junghan's plexiglass with Sicralan coating gives a warmer look of the dial compared to the cool blueish hue of sapphire crystals on all modern watches.
The 2 o'clock crown changes the date or set the alarm time.
The 3 o'clock crown moves the internal bezel
The 4 o'clock crown hacks and is for setting time.
The 3 o'clock crown moving the internal bezel is purposely placed in between the other 2 crowns to avoid the bezel being easily or accidentally moved. Hope this answers your q's.
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Thank you again for sharing JOS...another beautiful watch...
DC
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Although it is synthetic glass, there is no distortion when viewed from the front.
If you try to view it from the side then you can't see anything on the dial due to the curvature and the thickness of the synthetic glass.
Overall Omega's hesalite, JLC's synthetic glass or Junghan's plexiglass with Sicralan coating gives a warmer look of the dial compared to the cool blueish hue of sapphire crystals on all modern watches.
The 2 o'clock crown changes the date or set the alarm time.
The 3 o'clock crown moves the internal bezel
The 4 o'clock crown hacks and is for setting time.
The 3 o'clock crown moving the internal bezel is purposely placed in between the other 2 crowns to avoid the bezel being easily or accidentally moved. Hope this answers your q's.
Thanks JOsh..its nice watch
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Is it too much to request for a video of the alarm? :Laughing_on_floor:
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one of these days when I am free....
Is it too much to request for a video of the alarm? :Laughing_on_floor:
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one of these days when I am free....
Is it too much to request for a video of the alarm? :Laughing_on_floor:
:thumbsup: :Cheers:
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Can any one suggest me the best bran of watch.So that I can gift it to my best friend on his birthday...No matter how much it cost also..
[edited: please do not post any commercial link - forum mods]
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fuyoooohhhhh...
if I had a friend who said that to me....I'd beg him to get me this....
a platinum Patek Philippe ref. 2499
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/end-of-year-rewind-eric-claptons-365-million-platinum-patek-philippe-2499
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fuyoooohhhhh...
if I had a friend who said that to me....I'd beg him to get me this....
a platinum Patek Philippe ref. 2499
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/end-of-year-rewind-eric-claptons-365-million-platinum-patek-philippe-2499
But then he might ask for something you will not be willing to surrender....
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Thanks for sharing, nice pics.
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Nice JLC watch :thumbsup: