NWA - OMEGA Seamaster Polaris 1/100
The model you see is the Omega Seamaster Polaris 1/100, released as a limited edition for the Olympic Games in 1988 in Calgary and Seoul. It was the twentieth time that Omega was the official timekeeper of the Olympics. The special thing about this watch was that it was a rattrapante chronograph that measured 1/100ths of a second by using hands rather than a digital display. Inside the 38mm case, Omega used the quartz Calibre 1670 to power the watch.
Polaris was a brand new design language and direction for Omega and a very bold vision for the future of the company. To handle such an ambitious undertaking, Omega tapped the most highly qualified and lauded designer in the land, Gerald Genta.
The 24k gold inlays are quite a technological feat, 2mm thick, pressed or cast into the SS case. Omega never revealed how this was done.
Omega Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games Calgary and Seoul 1988 - Limited Edition. A limited and numbered edition of 1000 pieces, all provided with a certificate to mark the 20th Olympic Games timed by Omega. (ref. DB 386.1232)
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-polaris-1-100-db-386-1231
fellow polaris owner here, once you go polaris you never go back
Man, I absolutely love this watch. I’ve been looking at them for months. It’s one of those watches that you find yourself going back to look at again and again. One day I’ll pull the trigger, any advice?
Thanks for the insight! There’s sure always something to learn when it comes to vintage Omega.
fellow polaris owner here, once you go polaris you never go back
It’s an awesome watch. Very unique.
Man, I absolutely love this watch. I’ve been looking at them for months. It’s one of those watches that you find yourself going back to look at again and again. One day I’ll pull the trigger, any advice?
Go for it! You won’t regret it. Just try to find a XL one (39mm) other ones are too small in my opinion.
Thanks for the insight! There’s sure always something to learn when it comes to vintage Omega.
You’re welcome. Have a great day.
Love it, thank you for posting this. 👏🏻😍
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Posts like these is what makes this platform so awesome. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for the comment! Much appreciated.
Amazing watch and it look to be in absolutely perfect condition!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing the history!
Amazing watch and it look to be in absolutely perfect condition!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing the history!
Thanks! Was lucky finding a mint one!