I saw the prototype 65 and 68 in person and love to own them very much indeed.
I have no problem with the imperfection you mentioned simply with a straight reason: as long as it is manufactured by JLC and original from JLC. Where is the problem? Have you ever thought of a term "mix and match" . Even for the watches produced in 50/60/70s/80s/90s,there is not a fixed/stringent rule to have the same material or colour for the dial and hands. Some may think it is the arts sense. No all people like the same arts.
Again, some salute to the packing as well. But still, some may point it is not identical…So
It can be also treated in another angle that the imperfection make its story and perfect. A new legend arrives.
Hope you can make up your mind. No all people like the same thing. It is no necessity to push yourself to adopt others’ choice. Should you still love the vintage Polaris look, hope you have a chance to seek one in the style you like and at a reasonable range to you.
Have a nice day and night.