Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox One Titanium Ruthenium Dial

amanico · 2016-04-14T00:00:25Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox One Titanium with ruthenium dial. Amanico reviews its design, comfort, and unique date-setting quirk. Limited edition insights.

Certainly one of the toughest watch to take in picture. It is a flash catcher and the grey dial is super difficult to come out nicely on pictures. As for the watch in itself, it was released in 2005. The steel case was a special edition, the titanium was a limited edition. The first member of the Am

Certainly one of the toughest watch to take in picture. It is a flash catcher and the grey dial is super difficult to come out nicely on pictures.

As for the watch in itself, it was released in 2005. The steel case was a special edition, the titanium was a limited edition.

The first member of the Amvox Family, a modern evocation of the legendary Polaris.

The 42 mm case is strongly inspired from the Polaris, as well as the case back. The dial has some influences, too.

The weight of the titanium case is light. The watch is comfortable to wear. The simple folding buckle is made of titanium, and contributes to the comfort of the watch. Something I don't often say, as I am not a big fan of folding buckles.

The only flaw of this watch? The fact that you have to move the hands backward and forward, between 10 PM and 3 AM, to set the date. A pain, a big pain, if you have to do that 29 times before falling on the right date.

That is something you can find on the vintage JLC Alarms, too. The Cal 918 is no exception, here.

But at least, the alarm, sounding like a school bell is pleasant to listen to.

Yes, the Amvox 1 is a... Memovox!

Best,

Nicolas

The Discussion

fernando

Apr 14, 2016

I think the dial ...

goes well with the Ti case. Even the strap is a good match (original?). I can see why you dislike dates in general. I think it's a pain to set if you are off by many days, as is the same with the AP Jumbo from experience. The solution: forget there is a date or wear it when the date is close to the present one. No date watches are better right? cheers fernando

amanico

Apr 14, 2016

No, the original strap is in the box, unworn.Without date, it woulds have been better, indeed. ;) [nt]

hs111

Apr 14, 2016

Really think the Amvox 1 is a cool watch, with lots of DNA.. True, date setting is a bit cumbersome.. Having found my Amvox-1..

.. which is the special Racing model, Ti with green dial, yellow Alarm ring and black center waffle part, I am very happy.. Took me a while, but located a really nice one A nice variation, IMO: Greeting yours with my green "Kermit" Best, hs

amanico

Apr 14, 2016

Yes, a very cool specimen, my friend. 2mm bigger, this Racing edition. [nt]

cazalea

Apr 14, 2016

First "new" JLC I ever had on my wrist

at the manufacture, in June 2005 Back when I wore sports coats and long sleeve shirts. Cazalea

amanico

Apr 14, 2016

It goes very well, on you, Mike. [nt]

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