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blomman Mr Blue shares a deeply personal reflection on his seventh Jaeger-LeCoultre acquisition, the AMVOX I in stainless steel, marking a pivotal moment in his collecting journey. This post explores how this specific model solidified JLC as 'his brand' and unexpectedly revealed his profound affinity for Memovox complications over other JLC lines. His narrative offers a relatable perspective on how collectors discover their true horological passions.
Hello JLC friends!
I was planning a new post in the “Vintage Ad series” for my 7K post. But missed the mark while posting in the Friday WristScan… Sorry.
Vintage posts take some time to put together so you will have to do with a closer introduction to my 7 th Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The AMVOX I, SS version:
Maybe the 7 th watch into a brand is usually not that important or significant. But for me it was actually THE Beginning!
Before the AMVOX, I was all over the place. JLC, Rolex, Omega, Panerai… Reverso-, Memovox-, Sports-, Dress-, Plain-, Complications-, …
Trying, feeling, get a grip of what I really like…
What happened when I got the AMVOX was that I realized that JLC was “my brand”!
This I had already suspected for some time, what surprised me the most was not the fact that it was JLC but which JLC.
Three out of my first six are Reverso. Now it became very clear to me that my biggest love was in fact Memovox!
The AMVOX was my second Memovox (Master Compressor was my first). Not only my second Memo, but my second Black Sport Memovox.
And you all know where that road took me!
So for me, even if it’s not the watch that get the most wrist time – it’s important and a beloved watch!
Well, you all know my feelings for the brand.
The quality and good values (not money) the brand stands for!
Beautiful and fashionable but still low key.
A detail I love with the AMVOX is that the reason for its name actually is hidden for all except the wearer!
Which watch was it for you that changed your way of collecting? And what number did it have..?
Lucky number 7?!
Best
Blomman
PS. If you ever doubt an old love, try a new strap – it might give you the spark you have been looking for!
I like it; so perfect for summer. Are these straps available at the boutique or are they made to order? You weren't kidding about your love for the memovox - quite a collection there! Thanks for an entertaining post. Best fernando
Thank you, Fernando! Yes, the Memovox has become my obsession! Maybe for my 10K I will make a group photo of them all together... The strap was special ordered from JLC. Much better quality than the strap that follows with the watch. Best Blomman
More seriously, there is something very true you wrote... " Not JLC, but WHICH JLC ". While I have a lot of respect for the Reverso, I would not say that it is the watch which made me feel in love with the brand. I here have to precise that, like a lot of things, I didn't have to wait my 7th watch to know that I was a lost case. Indeed, the first JLC I knew about was the Memovox... An alarm watch! WOW! But the first which totally drove me crazy, and I still have to get it, by the way, was the Ma
love those 2 pieces Nico....the back is almost as interesting as the front I wonder if JLC will do a skeleton of the new PC..? Yours, Andy.
do you know of any rumours about a possible Extreme Lab 3..? Yours, Andy.
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