Jaeger Lecoultre Amvox One Titanium. Gone but not forgotten.

Nov 28, 2019,23:23 PM
 

This is a watch I got in 2005, and which I let go in 2017. A watch I liked a lot and which I didn't forget. 


A modern vision of the Polaris, with its very same case, at the exception of the material, here titanium, and  its new dial design. 

Here is my " ex ":



And the one I couldn't grab, a limited edition of 20 pieces, launched the same year. ( Credit picture: Sothebys ). 

These old companions will always have a special place in our memory. 

Best,

Nicolas


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You sold it???!!!

 
 By: ChristianDK : November 28th, 2019-23:37
I am surprised, Nico. I think it has a timeless quality to it. Of course you have some heavy hitters in the same category!

Yes, I know

 
 By: ChristianDK : November 28th, 2019-23:39
Watches must be enjoyed on the wrist. Not much fun in the safe!

Me as well

 
 By: ChristianDK : November 28th, 2019-23:44
I need to sell some. I feel bad about having a bunch I never wear. However selling is lot slower than buying ;-)

he he he....

 
 By: mahesh : November 29th, 2019-00:52
Indians do accept Christmas gifts my friend ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Wow, I didn't know that! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 29th, 2019-01:17

Two really nice Amvox watches.

 
 By: M4 : November 29th, 2019-08:24
The yellow accent LE catches my eye for sure. M4

I love these Amvox alarms, especially the first one pictured.

 
 By: vitalsigns : December 1st, 2019-11:32
But the maddening non-quickset date always excluded the piece from serious consideration.

La Grande Maison can do it, no doubt.

 
 By: vitalsigns : December 1st, 2019-12:10
Desire and economics are presumably the only barriers.

I still have mine

 
 By: RDSChicago : December 22nd, 2019-13:55
It came with a boring plain brown leather strap. What strap material and color would look best with the non-limited edition pictured first? I need to get it out of the vault and start wearing it more.

Does anyone know the lug size offhand so I can order a

 
 By: RDSChicago : December 22nd, 2019-14:40
Black perforated calfskin strap? And a good strap source in the USA? Thanks.

From memory: 22 mm. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 22nd, 2019-14:42

My new strap

 
 By: RDSChicago : January 7th, 2020-08:35
I took Nicholasโ€™ advice and went for the perforated black leather strap. Definitely brings out a sportier look! ...