Jaeger Lecoultre Amvox III Boutique Edition.

Oct 16, 2018,01:18 AM
 

When the first Amvox III was unveiled in 2008 with its 44 mm ceramic rose gold case, I had mixed feelings about it. 


I was the happy owner of the Amvox I and II, and I was not very happy to see that if I wanted to add the III in my collection, I had to make some important financial efforts, as the watch was retailed a bit above 40, 000 Euros. 

Indeed, it was a huge jump in price for the Amvox line. Therefore, a tourbillon in a sports watch made me wonder if it was a good concept.

But I liked its cool look, inspired, young, and the fact that it borrowed its rotor from the Master Compressor Extreme Lab One. 

In 2010 or 2011, came the Amvox III ceramic platinum. Colder than the ceramic rose gold version, but more my taste. BUT... even more expensive than the ceramic rose gold! 

In 2011, came a very small batch of Amvox III, in ceramic titanium, with some orange touches here and there. More sporty than the two others, very cool, and 35, 000 Euros, this time. 

This is the one I want to show you, here.



Here you have a Tourbillon, a GMT, a date ( same system than the Master Tourbillon introduced in 2006, with a jump over the tourbillon between 31 and 1 ) an AM / PM indicator, and the small seconds.

The Extreme Lab One rotor with its weight in platinum. 



Its dynamic look, and, cherry on the cake, its strap made in alcantara which is very comfortable.



If I didn't have to replace my Duometre à Chronographe, I would have probably jumped on that one, which is, in my opinion, the last good Amvox watch made. 

Still, when I think of all these Amvox, my favorite remains the Amvox II, my biggest love affair. 

But this " III " is still in my mind. 

What do you think about the Amvox III in general, and this Boutique Edition in particular? 

Best,

Nicolas



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Bliss.

 
 By: InHavenPro : October 16th, 2018-01:27
I agree with you. AMVOX2 for the concept, 3 for the prestige . Thank you for the shots Monsieur. Cheers, Filip

Interesting post on this subject..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-01:45
my personal favourite is the original AMVOX in Titanium. It’s a relatively simple and light watch, well constructed and very Aston Martin. I’m not a fan of the gold crown on the AMVOX 3 but the boutique edition with its red highlight is interesting.

That makes sense...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-06:47
Orange would look better with the dial and the strap. AMVOX One for me please !

Ok! Why not the II? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2018-07:00

That’s a very good question that I’m asking myself

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-07:04
Why do you think I should go for the AMVOX 2 ?

Thats a good start ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-08:08

I need a Mk 1 first :) [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-08:21

AMVOX One [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2018-09:02

Great watch but...

 
 By: JLCman : October 16th, 2018-03:13
...I still prefer the AMVOX 2 as a classical JLC with innovative “firsts”. Nevertheless the third version with its sporty tourbillon has its charms but also its price.

+1

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 16th, 2018-06:46
I would rather it have another unique innovation as a Boutique Special Edition rather than tourbillon and its price.

Oooh La La...

 
 By: elliot55 : October 16th, 2018-15:09
... Tiroir du dessus. - Scott

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2018-15:13

Amanico, Does This Model...

 
 By: elliot55 : October 16th, 2018-15:11
... Have the chronograph activated by the crystal? That would be over the top. - Scott