Omega Seamaster Polaris - Revision history

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	==Links==		==Links==
	[[Omega]]		* [[Omega]]
			* [[Marmite]]

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	[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumBandSteelBuckle-300x199.jpg\|thumb\|Sliding buckle]]		[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumBandSteelBuckle-300x199.jpg\|thumb\|Sliding buckle]]
	[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumGoldBand-300x224.jpg\|thumb\|Butterfly clasp]]		[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumGoldBand-300x224.jpg\|thumb\|Butterfly clasp]]

			==Links==
			[[Omega]]

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	386.0885 XL, multifunction caliber 1665, from 1993		386.0885 XL, multifunction caliber 1665, from 1993

	The bracelets also got a numbering system.		The bracelets also got a numbering system. There are sliding lock and butterfly clasp versions. The bracelet links are shared with the [[Omega Seamaster 200m Pre-Bond\|Seamaster 200 Pre Bond]] models released around the same time.
			[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumBandSteelBuckle-300x199.jpg\|thumb\|Sliding buckle]]
			[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumGoldBand-300x224.jpg\|thumb\|Butterfly clasp]]

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	==Movements==		==Movements==
	[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisSteelCaseGoldInlayGMT-300x300.jpg\|thumb\|GMT version]]		[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisSteelCaseGoldInlayGMT-300x300.jpg\|thumb\|GMT version]]
			[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisGoldCaseTitaniumInlayChrono-300x224.png\|thumb\|Omega Seamaster Polaris Chrono]]
	The calibers exist in a variety where at least the ‘Olympic’ 1988 Calgary/Seoul one is in the XL edition only, and the lady-size is with plain time and time&date only		The calibers exist in a variety where at least the ‘Olympic’ 1988 Calgary/Seoul one is in the XL edition only, and the lady-size is with plain time and time&date only

	Cal. 1665, Multifunction, LCD-display, Early version both grey and black exist.		Cal. 1665, Multifunction, LCD-display, Early version both grey and black exist.
	Cal. 1460 Plain time		Cal. 1460 Plain time
	Cal. 1380&1109 Plain time with date at 3-o’clock		Cal. 1380 & 1109 Plain time with date at 3-o’clock
	Cal. 1449 GMT variant with extra 24h hand, and date at 3-o’clock		Cal. 1449 GMT variant with extra 24h hand, and date at 3-o’clock
	Cal. 1444 Chrono with two small dials for weekday and day		Cal. 1444 Chrono with two small dials for weekday and day
	Cal. 1675&1154, Chrono with seven hands and two buttons and date at 3-o’clock		Cal. 1675 & 1154, Chrono with seven hands and two buttons and date at 3-o’clock
	Cal. 1670 Olympic with seven hands, two LCD-windows and four buttons		Cal. 1670 Olympic with seven hands, two LCD-windows and four buttons

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	==Movements==		==Movements==
			[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisSteelCaseGoldInlayGMT-300x300.jpg\|thumb\|GMT version]]
	The calibers exist in a variety where at least the ‘Olympic’ 1988 Calgary/Seoul one is in the XL edition only, and the lady-size is with plain time and time&date only		The calibers exist in a variety where at least the ‘Olympic’ 1988 Calgary/Seoul one is in the XL edition only, and the lady-size is with plain time and time&date only

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			[[File:Polaris marmite.jpg\|thumb]]
	==Omega Seamaster Polaris==		==Omega Seamaster Polaris==
	~~[[File:Polaris marmite.jpg\|thumb]]~~
	A true Marmite watch! For those who don't know about Marmite...see below!		A true Marmite watch! For those who don't know about Marmite...see below!
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	There are few models that divide opinion amongst collectors quite like the very 1980s Omega Polaris, with its Genta-inspired case and gold inlay, titanium materials and a quartz movement that was the precursor of the X33, with a multi-function display. Polaris or polarisation - it was an apposite choice of name.		There are few models that divide opinion amongst collectors quite like the very 1980s Omega Polaris, with its Genta-inspired case and gold inlay, titanium materials and a quartz movement that was the precursor of the X33, with a multi-function display. Polaris or polarisation - it was an apposite choice of name. With the help of [[Eske Rahn\|https://eskerahn.dk/?p=3002]] we can explore this model in greater detail.
			[[File:OmegaSeamasterPolarisTitaniumCaseGoldInlayMultifunction-768x1024.jpg\|thumb\|Omega Seamaster Polaris Titanium Case]]
	With the help of [[Eske Rahn\|https://eskerahn.dk/?p=3002]] we can explore this model in greater detail.
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Polaris exists with different sizes, calibers and dials, and in different case materials.		The Polaris exists with different sizes, calibers and dials, and in different case materials.

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	==Omega Model Numbers==		==Omega Model Numbers==

	he ids used for Omage watches are a bit odd. They got a ref number that describes the total combination of case and bracelet, but they ALSO got a numbering system for the case and caliber. The first two characters describe the case material		The ids used for Omage watches are a bit odd compared to other models. They got a ref number that describes the total combination of case and bracelet, but they ALSO got a numbering system for the case and caliber. The first two characters describe the case material
	TB=Titanium with yellow gold		TB=Titanium with yellow gold
	TR=Titanium with red gold		TR=Titanium with red gold

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	Some got the hour dots as florescent lume - probably tritium, and some got diamonds.		Some got the hour dots as florescent lume - probably tritium, and some got diamonds.

			==Omega Model Numbers==

			he ids used for Omage watches are a bit odd. They got a ref number that describes the total combination of case and bracelet, but they ALSO got a numbering system for the case and caliber. The first two characters describe the case material
			TB=Titanium with yellow gold
			TR=Titanium with red gold
			DB=Steel with yellow gold

			and this is followed by a two part number, e.g. “DB 386.0822” for the case and caliber type, here a few as I understand them:
			386.0820 Men, multifunction caliber 1665, from 1986
			386.0822 Men, multifunction caliber 1665, from 1988
			386.0823 Men, multifunction caliber 1665, from 1990-1995?
			386.0885 XL, multifunction caliber 1665, from 1993

			The bracelets also got a numbering system.

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Overview

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	The early titanium bands came with the buckle of the Stainless-steel one (note the colour difference of the double link of the clasp), only being given a special buckle in a later generation. Also note the plain back with text on the early one, and the relief on the later.		The early titanium bands came with the buckle of the Stainless-steel one (note the colour difference of the double link of the clasp), only being given a special buckle in a later generation. Also note the plain back with text on the early one, and the relief on the later.

			==Movements==
			The calibers exist in a variety where at least the ‘Olympic’ 1988 Calgary/Seoul one is in the XL edition only, and the lady-size is with plain time and time&date only

			Cal. 1665, Multifunction, LCD-display, Early version both grey and black exist.
			Cal. 1460 Plain time
			Cal. 1380&1109 Plain time with date at 3-o’clock
			Cal. 1449 GMT variant with extra 24h hand, and date at 3-o’clock
			Cal. 1444 Chrono with two small dials for weekday and day
			Cal. 1675&1154, Chrono with seven hands and two buttons and date at 3-o’clock
			Cal. 1670 Olympic with seven hands, two LCD-windows and four buttons

			Some got the hour dots as florescent lume - probably tritium, and some got diamonds.

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Overview

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	The Polaris exists with different sizes, calibers and dials, and in different case materials.		The Polaris exists with different sizes, calibers and dials, and in different case materials.

	~~I know of the~~ three sizes: “Ladies”, “Men” and “XL”		There are three sizes: “Ladies”, “Men” and “XL”

	~~And~~ have seen ~~(pictures of) these case combinations~~		These case combinations have been seen:

	Titanium with gold inlay		Titanium with gold inlay
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	Stainless steel with Gold inlays		Stainless steel with Gold inlays

	The backs also vary over time. The early ones with a flat back and the later having a relief ~~Semaster~~ logo, and some of these with gold.		The backs also vary over time. The early ones with a flat back and the later having a relief Seamaster logo, and some of these with gold medallion. The caseback is held by 4 screws.

	The steel/titanium was brushed up, to give it a mate finish, so it can be difficult to distinguish ~~the two on~~ photos. In the hand the titanium is substantially lighter of course.		The steel/titanium was brushed up, to give it a mate finish, so it can be difficult to distinguish in photos. In the hand the titanium is substantially lighter of course than the steel version.

	The bracelet exists in various matching combinations~~, I know of~~		The bracelet exists in various matching combinations:

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	Gold with titanium centre links		Gold with titanium centre links
	Stainless steel		Stainless steel
	Stainless steel with gold capped centre links		Stainless steel with gold capped centre links (With the width matching the case size of course)

	~~(With the width matching the case size of course)~~		The stainless steel+gold bracelet has the centre links with a gold cap similar to the inlay in the case. In the 1987 German price catalogue there is a substantial price difference (1250 vs 2300 DM) and it is (translated) called “…with gold inlays in case and in band” in German “… mit goldintarsien im Gehaüsa und im Band“, so not merely gold plated it is assumed.

	The stainless steel+gold bracelet has the centre links with a gold cap similar to the inlay in the case. ~~I have not tried to test the depth on the specimen I have had in my hands… but in~~ the 1987 German price catalogue there is a substantial price difference (1250 vs 2300 DM) and it is (translated) called “…with gold inlays in case and in band” in German “… mit goldintarsien im Gehaüsa und im Band“, so not merely gold plated.

	The early titanium bands came with the buckle of the Stainless-steel one (note the colour difference of the double link of the clasp), only being given a special buckle in a later generation. Also note the plain back with text on the early one, and the relief on the later.		The early titanium bands came with the buckle of the Stainless-steel one (note the colour difference of the double link of the clasp), only being given a special buckle in a later generation. Also note the plain back with text on the early one, and the relief on the later.