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We were some " happy few " to be invited for an extraodinary week end, which coincided with the Legendary Car Race, and with the presentation of a very nice version of the yet well known Chronograph Amvox II,the Amvox Racing. It was also the opportunity (...  

feeling pretty good about the world until I read this post and realized what I missed out on.... Fourth place for the Aston if I recall correctly - you must have had mixed feelings with Peugot across the line first. Brilliant post Amanico - beautiful phot...  

Looks like a fantastic weekend, though I must say I prefer the GT1 and GT2 categories to the LMP cars, particularly the diesels. No watches allowed in the pool?!

And was thinking the same! No mixed feelings, my friend, as it was vital for Peugeot to win the race, for the future races... And I'm very happy to see that Aston Martin wqs in fact the first Petrol car ( not diesel ) in the classification. So all is good... 

though the slide on the other side remain metallic (prefer it to be blackened as well) . Also don't understand rationale of changing style of hands, much prefer hands of original A2. Nice edition but not good enough to make owner of original A2 to add ano... 

And the explanation was about the balance of the dial, by giving more presence to the shorter hour hand... The Amvox II and the racing model are 2 different watches, so I think each of them will find their admirers, and in some cases, the same lovers! Bes... 

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Nicolas, I have to say this probably my favourite "event" post ever. Great cars, fantastic Amvox watches and congenial hosts in the team from JLC & Aston Martin. I have to say I am completely envious of you all - particularly Jerome grabbing a quick dance... 

Do you remember " The Good, the Bad and the Ugly "? " The world is divided in 2 categories, Tuco: There are those who hold the gun, and the others who dig...Now, Dig, Tuco "... I was the one who took the pics... As for the watches, I'm positively surprise... 

of crooks! What a sight! Looks like a fantastic event once more......well us plebeians must continue with our dull lives,,,, Cheers, Asi

The Bad ( You )... Hooe we'll do it again, like in the good old time! Best, my dear Asi! Nicolas

I do not understand the purpose, was it for our enjoyment or for us to be jealous? LOL It seems that you really enjoyed yourselves- how could you not? great race, great environment and first glances at the new AMVOX. I share your feeling about the race mo... 

Really like in a dream... As for the amvox Racing...I feel I'm falling in love... Best, Nicolas

Thank you for sharing Le Mans with this great story complimented by pictures of beautiful watches, cars and people. It looks like Jaeger-LeCoultre delivered a first class event for you fortunate enthusiasts. Wowie, even the water looks better in France!

I swear I only drunk water... Thanks for your nice words! Best, Nicolas

Great post, you're mixing all the good Ws: Watches, Wheels, Women and WIne It looks like the weather was also in a good mood too.

Jerome is wearing on his Polaris '68. On the picture it looks awesome, so do you know where it's possible to buy the strap? Regards, Jan

I'm sure Jerome will tell you more about this strap, but he ordered it at the JLC Paris Boutique, if I'm not wrong... A Black Calf. Best, Nicolas

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Hi Nicolas is right, I ordered it from the JLC Paris boutique. Cheers Dje

Wow, Nicolas, begin transported about by helicopter now? Thanks for returning to earth long enough to give us a fantastic report on the event. Nice to see Magali wearing her own design in the MC Chrono, I believe, on her wrist (did you notice that David??... 

All the Polaris' back in the safe so our hard-pressed moderator and his chums can take a dip in the pool!!! lol Yes I noticed Megali's MC Chrono - the girl has great taste (not in dancing partners), even if she did design it!! lol Cheers David

As for the Polaris in the pool, it would have been with great pleasure, but I was afraid for the strap, not for the watch... Best, Nicolas the Fussy.

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Superb watches, cars. Good friends. Great event. Nice hotel.... What could you ask for more ?? Emmanuel

Life of a moderator isn't too bad at all! Thanks for sharing all with us poor souls sitting behind our desk staring at our computer screens wishing we were on that helo with you heading out towards Le Mans.Everything looked picture perfect , the hotel is ... 

Ylou should consider an Amvox, Fernando... RAcing or not racing , these are awesome and refreshing watches. As for the special water..;I'm still looking ofr some aspirins.. Best, Nicolas

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..I was not invited by JLC but by the winner of this edition but I wandered a lot around Aston Martin paddock ! you have spent such good days !!! and this AMVOX is great !! perhaps my future JLC ? My kingdom for a JLC cap and for a JLC-Aston Martin shirt ... 

Agree with you on the Amvox II... A technical, young, and original watch, nicely designed, at least, to me. As for the shirt and cap, ask for them when you get the A II!... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-06-16 10:41:05

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you lucky dogs.... I AM SO JEALOUS !!!!!! Thanks for the amazing report Nico. Ben

...I was able to feel the vibrations of the cars and hear their roar as they raced around the track. A very good mixture of words and photographs, thank you Nicolas. If I may make a request, please report next on a JLC "outing" to a South Pacific paradise... 

Will try to do it again... But with Diving watches, next time! I'm very happy you felt my post this way, because this was my 1st purpose, indeed. Thanks, Neil. Nicolas

I can imagine you had a great time!

Amazing post Nicolas, Thank you for the pics

For once I'm the one to post interesting pics, Maestro! Best, Nicolas

Thank you for taking us along with your tremendous experience!

Hey Nicolas, Maybe all those JLC badges were bad luck on Rolex grounds. For the Aston Martin cars that is! I'm sorry, I am just extremely jealous at you. I follow Le Mans racing for probably all my life and it is a must thing for me to go there some day. ... 

I love the crying V 8, 10 or 12 Petrol engines, much more demonstrative than the diesels... It's a bit sad, indeed. BUT for AM, all was not good, but excellent, as they were the first Petrol Cars! So, THe Rolex malediction didn't hurt AM! As for the Amvox... 

Nico, do you have any idea of when the AD will be able to deliver the 1st models ? any idea of the price ?

In October. List price: 13 500 Euros, for the Titanium or the PVD. Best, Nicolas

Nicolas, despite this being one of the maddest posts on this forum (it is totally sublime !!!!!) i have some serious remarks. First :In the chopper you look a bit anxious, héhé ... Second: You told us you supported the Aston Martin team but it seems like ...  

So, so, so ... 1/ Wasn't anxious at all, I love Helicopters... THe Air Hostess, even if a bit hairy, was giving us a perfect ervice! 2/ Damn, I've been mistaken! 3/ It is not beer, it is apple juice! But I must agree on one point: I'm an inglorious B...O!... 

Glad to see some familiar faces ! Jerome and you seemed to really enjoy the event ! Congrats for the pics and report ! Fr.Xavier

Ask him what happened to a certain bottle... Best, Nicolas

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One of the best post that I´ve saw here, thanks mon ami. Friends, great and marvellous places, food, drink, cars, watches.... all is here. You´re a lucky man.... thanks for show us your "hard life"... Best, my dear friend! emilio

And I'm sure you will love it! See you soon! Nicolas

What that you drinking here? Some of that? Great Nicolas, greats moments, greats watchs. Cheers....  

Just Apple Juice... Best, Nicolas

…and the beginning of the race last Saturday. I’m no specialist on Le Mans but assume the big straight on the upper part of the circuit diagram is the legendary Mulsanne straight, mutilated by two d@#% chicanes. How I wish some mad guy took over the circu... 

Is a big part of the pleasure, of the joy to attend to a car race. It fills your senses in an intense way. The sound of a diesel like this is astonishing in temrs of silence, which is sad if you compare it to the melody of the Aston Martin LMP1 for instan... 

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Good times it seemed. Thanks for sharing your joy with us with an awesome report once again! Cool castle and awesome ticks/rides to go with as well of course. To answer your question, I personally prefer the RA II with the white in its dial. It makes it l... 

The MSRP is simple: 13 500 Euros for each of these Racing... Avaibility in October Tempted? Best, Nicolas

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Thanks for taking us along with you! One can easily tell that you had a great time! Gracias por compartir la experiencia. Salud y un abrazo, Alejandro

I had fun... I don't live in a magnificient place in Mexico! Un abrazo, Amigo! Nicolas

. . . ;-) . . . warm regards, Art

An outstanding post ! Congrats ! Cheers, Jeff

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La Dolce Vita, and then some Thanks for sharing, looks a great time. POY looks very familiar ;-)

Nico, if you ever need a personal assistant to fetch you drinks, nibbles, procure things we cant mention etc then i'm your man i watched some of it on TV in between bike races and it was very good, but it must have been superb to have been there and even ... 

We'll have test in London, in a few days, as per the Assistant! Hope you organized it well, my friend. ROFLMAO. It was a Dream, my friend, " just " a Dream! Catch you soon! Best, Nicolas

La Dolce Vita, remixed with talent by JLC. Aaaah ,you too, recognized POY??? Best, Nicolas

Or am I reading too much into the strap (orange stitching, light blue dots).....?

Gulf racing colors and logos all over them and the crew's uniforms:...  

I don't see them... Aaah, you spoke about the cars? Best, Nicolas

I love your pictures and review. Looks like everyone had a good time last weekend. Having looked at the new AMVOX2 pictures extensively, I think I would have preferred the white dial on the black PVD case and the black dial on the polished titanium case. ... 

Yep, it would be interesting to imagine this combo! But as they are here, I find them dangerously appealing, even for me, who own the first generation... I need to think about it... Thanks for your nice words, IWC, I can tell you that the most pleasing th... 

AMVOX2 you own. It's black PVD case and the dial has the silver ring. It looks perfect and the AMVOX2 Racing with the white face will look even more perfect in the black PVD case.

My Friend's Black Amvox II... Mine is the olatinum version. Hence the " need " to get a blakc one! Best, Nicolas

It looks as though you had a phenomenal time! Thank you for sharing!

...as Robin Leach, host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous used to say on the show. Nicolas, you certainly were living the high life, and I think it was a well-deserved treat. Great reporting! I felt I was able to experience the event in some small way ... 

Can't really say which one these 2 I prefer.... THanks for your kind words, Daos. Nicolas

Sorry, Nicolas, I had meant to ask this earlier, but will the PVD'd Racing come with colored chrono levers or silver ones? I believe in one picture the prototype appears to have silver levers and in another orange ones. Am I mistaken somehow? Thanks again... 

These are protos, so things will be improved, of course. Yes, on the 2 black Racing Amvox, one doesn't have the orange Chrono levers, the good one being the orange, of course. Best, Nicolas

More importantly, glad you enjoyed the 'party' tremedously! Thanks for sharing it with us.

There were a lot of tremendous events organized by JLC, but 2 are on the top: - 2006, The Presentation of the Triptyque at the Musée Rodin, in Paris. - THis event. Total madness! Best, Nicolas

honored your hard work as Moderator Mad post a pleasure to read after long day Was it a look ma' just one hand at last picture :0)) Thank you for sharing it all unselfishly with us Best Damian P.S. There are so many people that wish to be you in next life... 

Please no talk about my banker, the damn guy may read our forum! What about a mad GTG in Istria this summer? Now you know! Best, my friend. Nicolas

Wonderful post, thank you for sharing your experience. My friend, I cannot decide which watch I like better. Intuition says it has to be the PVD, but that white dial looks gorgeous. Any elaboration between the two?

And also different reasons to love... With the All black, you have a strong watch, with a very powerful look, dynamized by these small touches of orange. With the White dialed one, you play the card of the Vintage, a kind of Paul Newman JLC with this " ex... 

Great day. Great time with great people. Just perfect. BTW, I found Amvox2 DBS in SS among your photos. Is this watch same as in the JLC homepage, 499 LE? Best, Jean

Yes, it is the same. Thanks for your nice words! Best, Nicolas

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Thanks a lot for the report, an extensive report it is. Wish i was there for sure. Nevertheless... at least i am here enjoying my Reverso here Cheers.......  

Thanks for the nice words, my friend! Best, Master! Nicolas