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My last pick up of the year and it comes full circle
Dec 24, 2021,05:51 AM
I remember when I first saw the AMVOX2. It was circa 2007 and I was in my senior years of medical school. I had always admired watches and planned to purchase a watch for my graduation to commemorate the occasion.
I fell in love with the JLC brand back then. It was the watchmaker’s watchmaker. I boiled down my choice to the JLC Grande Sun Moon and the titanium AMVOX2. It was a difficult decision but I chose the reverso due to its classic style.
Many many years passed and I hadn’t thought about the AMVOX much. I got into vintage watches and as a consequence preferred watches in the 36-39mm range.
The only times I have been lured were through dear Nico’s posts of his PT version of the AMVOX2.
Over time I’ve developed of predilection for chronograph watches. I missed a few amazing opportunities such as the Centigraphe, and 1815 when they were “cheap”. I found myself looking at the back catalogues of JLC and have been looking for a 40.5mm duometre. And then, a AMVOX2 in PT popped up. I asked Nico for his thought and he said go for it. Well, the rest is history.
It’s a brilliant chronograph if you have played with it. The engagement of the chronograph through the glass makes it tactile and interesting. The chronograph counters are easy to read…no more counting sticks! The depth of the dial is superb with many different textures as well.
I only wish that the original strap was of a better quality. No worries though, a custom strap is in the works.
Happy Holidays!
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My last pick up of the year and it comes full circle
By: cholack : December 24th, 2021-05:51
I remember when I first saw the AMVOX2. It was circa 2007 and I was in my senior years of medical school. I had always admired watches and planned to purchase a watch for my graduation to commemorate the occasion. I fell in love with the JLC brand back th...
Thank you friend! I appreciate your passion and advice.
By: cholack : December 24th, 2021-17:17
I will make sure to post more pictures to make up for the dearth in seeing it. The grey touches are probably the best part. It plays with the light and can even come off as black in certain situations. Definitely a keeper in the stable.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing this beautiful journey!
By: KCLQMULKU : December 24th, 2021-10:47
The JLC reverso was the watch that got me hooked on mechanical timepieces, acquiring the Grande Date and later the Sun Moon (both I had sadly sold). I will hope to one day (I am sure) get back into the watchmakers of watchmakers fold again. Wonderful phot...
Great Amvox!
By: roundel : December 24th, 2021-16:33
I have a lowly titanium Amvox 2, but I wear it as a true tool watch and it has proven to be very scratch resistant. I also recently bought what appears to be a nearly NOS Amvox 7 because I love the unique power reserve design. Alas, both are at JLC during...
The 2 is back
By: roundel : February 2nd, 2022-03:52
It came back from a warranty service after a routine service. Just before the service warranty ran out, I noticed the screw just below 8:00 was missing. The Texas service center re-laced the screw and sent the watch back within a month. No questions or ha...