Jaeger-LeCoultre

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My last pick up of the year and it comes full circle

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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