Belmont says, "We were surprised by the diversity of designs." The research has opened our eyes to many things we had overlooked. We realized that we nearly reissued in the 1990s a model which never existed, based on a repaired watch with hands from another model. We promoted it to collectors, and it was widely believed that this was an Italian-only issue. When you are looking for something rare or unknown, it is important to be thorough.Rolex Air-King Replica Our archive is important to us. "We think that, after studying our catalogues, we have identified everything."
Belmont describes the older models as "a secret of watchmakers" and revealed the "compressor", the outline of which was engraved inside the 1968 Memovox case. This logo, which represents the original purpose of the watch, was moved to the back of two new watches to help connect them with Rolex Air-King Replica’s history.
Polaris Date 2018 is a beautiful new date inspired by the Memovox Polaris 1968.
A Test of Time
Memovox Polaris, a model that had been revisited before, was first reissued by the company in 2008 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Memovox Polaris was reissued in 2008 as a limited edition with 768 pieces of steel and 165 platinum pieces. Belmont says that the watch was sold immediately and prices for vintage models started to increase. In 2000 they sold for CHF 3,250. By 2008, the price had risen to CHF 20,000. Now they sell as high as CHF 30-50,000.iwc portuguese chrono replica Not bad returns on a watch which cost CHF 625 at its release. Even re-editions now sell for much more than retail prices at auction.
The new Polaris Memovox, while a throwback to the past is also a reminder of the rapid advancements in technology, which have allowed for previously impossible tasks to be completed. In 1968, the only supplier of a compressorcase was E. PiquerezSA. Rolex Air-King Replica designed the technical case with this company. Belmont says, "We needed water resistance but also a loud enough sound to be heard without being muffled by the dive suit." Belmont explains that a special triple caseback was made for Rolex Air-King Replica. The old case was no longer suitable for the current needs, so Rolex Air-King Replica created a new one in-house.