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Happy Birthday AMVOXII!

Today is an important birthday as it was 10 years ago that the AMVOXII Chronograph was publicly announced to the world.

Below are some links to the online coverage of the events. I recall scouring the PuristS site and everywhere else to find every image and every detail I could about this amazing watch. It was so exciting particularly as I was at the very beginning of my horological journey and still on the honeymoon with Jaeger LeCoultre.

Traveller's photo tale - a one day visit to Fawsley Hall for the AMVOX2 pre-launch dinner

JLC introduces the first case activated Vertical Trigger Chrono - AMVOX-2! (4th Nov 2005)

Part 2-The complex technicalsystem of levers in the brilliant Vertical Trigger Mechanism

Part 3 - Magali and his amazing winning designs

The AMVOX-2 launch at Aston Martin, Gaydon

Part 5 - The Final Part, a commercial break (Press Release)

AMVOX2 Chrono - Hong Kong Launch Event

Here is a video featuring the design dream team -Francis Cretin & Magali Metrailer - behind the AMVOXII: AMVOXII Video I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this video over the years. Yes, clearly I have addiction issues. LOL.

And here are a few poor but fresh photos of my Black Concept. What a watch!!!

♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♫♪

Perhaps it is time for an AMVOXII roll call…

Cheers,

respo

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Excellent idea and initiative, Respo. I thought it was a bit later, in December.

By: amanico : November 4th, 2015-07:29

Superb retrospective, with great posts. What a watch, my friend. In the relatively affordable range, I dare say it is a champion. That was a great era. Thanks for reminding us these nice moments. Aaah, a Roll Call? Amvox II? Ok: ...

Yes, that was a great era for JLC

By: respo : November 4th, 2015-07:48

The first official launch was on November 4, 2005. I don't recall ever before seeing that first picture that you posted. Nice shot, Nicolas! I still find the AMVOXII as exciting today as I did years ago when I first discovered JLC. Best, respo

The first picture was taken during the Le Mans 24 Hours Race. An intense moment. [nt]

By: amanico : November 4th, 2015-09:04

My amvox wishes yours a happy birthday

By: Bill : November 4th, 2015-07:34

I think I may be just nine years old. Bill ...

Ah, I love this Titanium version of the AMVOX1

By: respo : November 4th, 2015-07:44

Beautiful shots of an amazing watch that I still admire after all these years. respo

Fantastic idea!!!

By: nilomis : November 4th, 2015-09:58

Respo, Mine says hi: Cheers, Nilo ...

Great post, Respo - here's mine!

By: cfn : November 4th, 2015-14:29

What a brilliant post. Thank you for the links. Interesting reading. I still remember seeing the AmVox 2 for the first time at an AD here in Copenhagen. Of course, I left the shop wearing the watch (original titanium model). Here it is! Such a crazy, mult...

Ah, Claus, it is always nice to see your AMVOXII

By: respo : November 5th, 2015-05:16

Yours, after all, was what sealed the deal in my mind to go for the first generation. Hope you are settling in at home. respo

Happy birthday little AMVOX2!

By: eklektik : November 4th, 2015-12:37

Could we please have the exhaustive list of models of this watch? They are very very nice indeed! All the best, Etienne (who\'s waiting for the postman with haste...)

I will try to post them all. Let's say that the first generation is already posted.

By: amanico : November 4th, 2015-14:45

Respo showed the Black Concept, Claus and Nilo the Titanium version and myself the Platinum. I will try to post the others. As soon as I can. The two Amvox II DBS which came in 2007, with their partially open dial. Rose gold and Titanium versions. Plus an...

Unfortunately nothing really, to chip in.. So just a humble share of a timepiece, I was recently introduced.. Stunning & captivating !

By: hs111 : November 5th, 2015-07:23

Only misery & shortcoming, I currently own neither the watch, nor the car !.. LoLoL ! Pretty mesmerizing & cool - Very coool... Thus, I will have to still keep my eyes open for an Amvox II, a piece, which had been elusive to me.. Best my friend & thx for ...

Highly recommendable one, my friend. Yes, you should get one! [nt]

By: amanico : November 5th, 2015-07:48

I'll keep my eyes open !.. But after all the new/old pieces, it turns out, that the Amvox II still sells pretty high.. Guess, most owners sit on it.. The vertical Chrono & cool design are to love !.. ;))

By: hs111 : November 5th, 2015-07:57

Thx for your kind encouragement, my friend ! - I\'ll try my best.. Cheers, hs

Next time you come, I will let you play with mine. [nt]

By: amanico : November 5th, 2015-08:32

Hmmmhh, Nice !!.. And you're still convinced, that I will not try to talk you into considering to maybe part from her.. ? I mean, just in case .... LoLoL ! ;))) [nt]

By: hs111 : November 5th, 2015-08:55

Naaah, this is a keeper, for me. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : November 5th, 2015-08:57

Ok, I understand !.. Just nice little try !.. And BTW: you're absolutely right to keep it..

By: hs111 : November 5th, 2015-09:42

.. original, avantgardistic, fresh & unconventional - an icon !! Best, my friend hs

Yes, what I think. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : November 5th, 2015-11:05

Happy birthday Amvox

By: Tyo : November 4th, 2015-16:06

and thank you respo for this reminder. It seems that this Magali has done some really nice work, is she still working for JLC??

Not anymore, and for some 5 years, now. [nt]

By: amanico : November 4th, 2015-22:05

Brilliant post Respo

By: 4Js : November 4th, 2015-16:32

I know how bad you love your watch! Great strap add also! I have not jumped in the pool yet. So here is an amvox 1 for the roll call. But i was thinking of complementing your pice with the one Not my wrist, so I can\'t say who to credit Best Joe ...

Thanks, Joe!

By: respo : November 5th, 2015-05:17

And what an AMVOX1!!! The rare platinum beast. I look forward to seeing if an A2 lands on your wrist.

Thanks for your anniversary post

By: KMII : November 4th, 2015-22:43

Including the link to the video - only now do I truly understand how it works (never seen one in the flesh). Lovely piece and still fresh 10 years later!

i still recall how awe-struck i was when it was revealed back then... there is so much going on in this watch...even today it is still a force and to think it was launched 10 years ago

Happy Birthday, Amvox II !.. It has been, and still is an icon of great design, fresh appeal & avantgardistic functionality !.. :))

By: hs111 : November 5th, 2015-07:11

Congrats to all those, who are happy owners, of this great & unconventional JLC marvel ! Somewhat unfortunately, this timepiece has been elusive to me.. Thus, I can only congratulate with a more recent offer, which features lots of Amvox design & DNA,but ...

Forgot my Amvox 2 - DB9

By: nilomis : November 6th, 2015-03:56

Here is my DB9 (Battery removed - Don't have a DB9 to open/close). (Sorry for the poor picture - It's back to the safe now). Cheer, Nilo ...

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Happy Birthday AMVOXII!

Happy Birthday AMVOXII!

Excellent idea and initiative, Respo. I thought it was a bit later, in December.

Yes, that was a great era for JLC

The first picture was taken during the Le Mans 24 Hours Race. An intense moment. [nt]

My amvox wishes yours a happy birthday

Ah, I love this Titanium version of the AMVOX1

Fantastic idea!!!

Great post, Respo - here's mine!

Ah, Claus, it is always nice to see your AMVOXII

Happy birthday little AMVOX2!

I will try to post them all. Let's say that the first generation is already posted.

Unfortunately nothing really, to chip in.. So just a humble share of a timepiece, I was recently introduced.. Stunning & captivating !

Highly recommendable one, my friend. Yes, you should get one! [nt]

I'll keep my eyes open !.. But after all the new/old pieces, it turns out, that the Amvox II still sells pretty high.. Guess, most owners sit on it.. The vertical Chrono & cool design are to love !.. ;))

Next time you come, I will let you play with mine. [nt]

Hmmmhh, Nice !!.. And you're still convinced, that I will not try to talk you into considering to maybe part from her.. ? I mean, just in case .... LoLoL ! ;))) [nt]

Naaah, this is a keeper, for me. ;) [nt]

Ok, I understand !.. Just nice little try !.. And BTW: you're absolutely right to keep it..

Yes, what I think. ;) [nt]

Happy birthday Amvox

Not anymore, and for some 5 years, now. [nt]

Brilliant post Respo

Thanks, Joe!

Thanks for your anniversary post

I think the first generation will age better. [nt]

You mean the Amvox I? [nt]

Sorry, I was not clear. No, Amvox II first generation. [nt]

Without the transparent dial? [nt]

Yes, plain dial, not open at the center. [nt]

That's the one I meant as relatively timeless :) [nt]

what not to love.....

Happy Birthday, Amvox II !.. It has been, and still is an icon of great design, fresh appeal & avantgardistic functionality !.. :))

Forgot my Amvox 2 - DB9