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Well done
Well done, JLC. And as usual...well done Nicolas!
I very much appreciate your insight and personal comments - we dont need to be in love with everything new (better not...this would be a disaster for our wallets)
Personally i like the Amvox 5. The combination with the World time is useful and the design is well done - consistent with earlier AMVOX II models. I very much like the fact that JLC moved to cermics and replaced DLC coating - it adds value in my opinion.
Yes, no unique chronograph mechanism - vertical trigger - anymore, but then we had a nice number of great AMVOX II types, and i agree with Nicolas that this is just a new chapter in the AMVOX line. This is the true strenghts of the "Grande Maison" - they have so many movements and innovations that JLC can afford to put the vertical trigger mechanism aside for a while.
Overall, if i was pressed for a purchasing decision, i would still prefer the AMVOX II over the AMVOX 5. It is more unique and has the same great looks - just a phatastic watch.
One more comment about the number 4 - based on my modest Chinese language skills: yes, 4 is a number to be avoided because the "si" (=4) has the same pronounciation as "si" (=death). Just the tone is different. Numbers are anyway more important in the the Chinese cultural context so yes it matters. It has relevance to the rest of Asia as well even they speak different languages - there is a strong and very influentual Chinese mimority in every country in south east Asia. And finally in terms of relevance of China to the industry: i learned recently that China became the biggest market for Swatch group last year.
Cheers,
Stefan
A new Amvox is born: The Amvox 5.
After the Amvox I, II and III, here comes the Amvox ... V! Revealed at the last SIHH, we had to wait a bit before posting any pictures and informations on this new member of the Amvox Family. It will be released in a Ceramic / Titanium case ( Limited Edit...
nic, is there an Amvox 4?
Nice thoughtful touches to the design of the Amvox, and yay, no more scratches and dings
No Amvox IV...
My guess is that the number " 4 " is not a welcomed number in some countries... I will ask. Best, Nicolas
esp to the chinese
means death. But hey, JLC is french-Swiss identity. I would buy an Amvox 4 if it's a hit. Now the Amvox 5 got my heart racing, esp the limited editions.Damn, they are smart in marketing.
For you, it would be a " + ", Dédé... :)
We just have to wait for the 8 next Amvoxes... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-04-13 07:34:04
really?...
... that is the real reason of not making AMVOX4. interesting, it means nowadays watch companies are Chinese driven business. stefan
If I am not wrong ( But correct me all if I am )
4 is not a " Death " number only for Chinese, but for all the Asian, and even if it only concerned Chinese, it makes a lot of people! JLC is not the only brand to have avoided such cultural things. I remember that on certain markets, the Toyota Miata didn...
you are right my friend....
but you are refering to the Toyota MR2 not the Mazda Miata MX5.... cheers
Right, I stand corrected, but you got the idea... :)
They removed the " 2 " to avoid a phonetic catastroph... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-04-13 14:31:09
My guess is that the Transponder was...
...the de facto No. IV. Just a guess, however. And the theory that "4" is considered an unlucky number seems like an equally valid guess as to why there is no AMVOX IV. respo
Why does the first picture so familiar?
Looking at Nicolas' first picture of the ceramic/RG version I immediately had the feeling of looking at something I had seen before: The colour combination, the hands(!), the white numerals, the open dial. And then suddenly I knew: I must say the RG versi...
Aesthetical identity, Martin?
Good or bad? Don't know, my friend. Still have to think about it... Best, Nicolas
I think it's good
The Tribute to Geophysic - even if available to the wealthy customer - has a lot of a prototype to me. It absolutely does not hurt if some of its design elements find their way into a somewhat less radical model and thereby create a sense of family bounds...
Agreed on this, Martin.
The TT Geophysic is indeed a strong looking and interesting concept watch, IMO. At first sight, I was not in love with, now I begin to reconider my position on it. I think we have to let some time to the Amvox V, too. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Thanks for posting some live shots, Nicolas.
An exciting day! JLC always holds something back from SIHH...which I think is a great strategy. And of course the timing of the announcement is very good. Well, you know I am in full agreement with you on the strength of combining a chronograph with the w...
No,no ..I mentioned Amvox VIII... :
LOOOOOOOOOL! More comments will come later, as I need a bit of time. Best, Nicolas
Sorry to rush you. ;-D
Oh, when you mentioned "I'll share my appreciation about these new Amvoxes a bit later....I'm looking forward to see the new Amvox VI," in a post below, I though yoiu already knew of the next AMVOX. Even if you do, I understand you would not be in a posit...
Well, I was kidding, Respo
If I knew something about the Amvox VI, I would certainly not say it... I have mixed feelings on this Amvox V. I find the association Chrono / WT very appealing, but as an Amvox II fan, I'm totally mad about the idea of a Chrono without pushers, so I can'...
Perfectly said, Vlad
Sums up my feelings exactly, albeit I have not yet seen one of these in the metal. You got me!!! -- I thought you had insight as to the VI. But you see I am already set to skip over the V... Thanks. respo
Very well said my friend....
I think that all the Amvox 2 owners feel the same way..... The concept was unique... cheers
Chronograph controls
So Amvox returns back to the chronograph controlled by traditional push-buttons. Is it to be interpreted as a sign of discontinuation to the vertically controlled one, by svivelling saphire? For what reasons? (E.g., quality/reliability reasons, or simply ...
The discontinuation of the Amvox II is certain, Sery
Not for reliability reasons, as the first issues on the Amvox II were perfectly solved. Just because ( it is my guess ) it was one page of the JLC History which is now turned, without any other explanation. BUT maybe one day, we'll have the same system ad...
Its a really nice watch
My personal favorite is, however still the Amvox II.... "GAYDON"....LOL...thats funny ;-) thanks Nicolas, we love you, Dude Beavis & Butthead This message has been edited by ChristianOfDenmark on 2010-04-13 10:28:17 This message has been edited by Christi...
The Amvox II is a strong watch, COD
It is difficult to beat such a concept...IMO. Introducing another Chrono just after the A II is not an esay thing, as everybody is tempted to compare it to the Sister. I guess we need time to get used to the presence of these pushers...Which is weird, at ...
First of all.....
thank you my friend for this presentation..... as you know quite well, I have very strong feelings regarding the Amvox lines.... I really like the concept of the unique push glass... very original and superb..... plus the lack of buttons is very elegant a...
Of course, PP, my commetns cannot replace a " Live " experience.
It has to be seen in the flesh before any personal comment. It is another step, or let's say, chapter, in the JLC / AM Book. We'll certainly come back to it further... Best, Nicolas
Yeah, what do I think
As others pointed out the watch is very recognizable as an Amvox, which is of course a good thing. For me the world time ring makes the dial a bit messy. So although it is an interesting combination I don't think it makes the chronograph more useful. I th...
As I said, if JLC didn't adapt the vertical trigger mechanism
On this Amvox V, maybe it is because it was not possible, due to the presence of the WT complication. But I'm not a watch maker and will ask to have a serious answer. I agree with you: This Amvox V will not please to everybody, but I'm sure it will have i...
I'd rather see a new Amvox 10
as a replacement for the Amvox I which is the nicest of the lot as far as I am concerned. I'm just not to fond of busy dials. So put that 956 caliber in a slightly new case and make me a happy guy! Thanks for the post. Best, Starman
In terms of Alarm watches, I guess it was not the time to introduce another one, Starman
We had the NSA, the Polaris, the Master Memovox ( this year ), the Memovox International, so I guess that another alarm watch would have been too much, this year. I'm certain that w For the moment, the amvox V fills a blank, or better said, some here and ...
I like the AM logo on the running seconds indicator
and like the glimpse or two of the cal. 752, don't get to see that one too often, as a matter of fact I've only come across one somewhat decent picture of it on the Internet. Does anyone have a good hi-res picture of this calibre?
Will ask for some pics of the Cal 752
But you have to know that I saw this Amvox V among many other JLC novelties, so it was almost impossible to have all, and to have the time to have all the informations in Geneva. This watch had to be revealed to the Public some months after, so there was ...
JLC posted something interesting on its FB page
I know there has been discussion about this topic before, the relationship of JLC and AM and JLC's "history" of making automobile instruments. Today, JLC itself posted an interesting statement on its Official Facebook page: "DID YOU KNOW? In the 20's, Jae...
Will check that, but it doesn't surprise me
As JLC, some years ago, told me the same story. And, if I remember well, I could observe these Jaeger Intruments on Vintage Aston Cars...But ont only Aston Cars. There is, indisptubaly, a link between cars and watches. Best, Nicolas
Another stunning display from JLC…
And from you Nicolas! This is the best way to see a new watch (if you don’t have the opportunity to see it IRL)! They look very nice – big, strong and excellent in details Thank you for your effort putting them on display for us! Best Blomman
Not for me...
...but I bet a lot of folks will love it. There's just way too much going on for me on the dial of this watch -- chrono counters, waffle pattern, open dial, world timer display...it's all a jumble of information IMO. Between the two, the titanium/ceramic ...
Indeed, it won't be everyone's cup of tea, Daos.
Aesthetically, it is a strong looking watch. I expected, maybe, to have a different design for the dial...New watch, new dial design. But the association of a WT and a Chrono will please, I'm pretty sure of that. Thanks for your input, Sister! Best, Nicol...
Well done
Well done, JLC. And as usual...well done Nicolas! I very much appreciate your insight and personal comments - we dont need to be in love with everything new (better not...this would be a disaster for our wallets) Personally i like the Amvox 5. The combina...
Great input, Stefan ...
About the Amvox V, I think it needs time to fully appreciate it, and also time to forget a bit the A II, which is, IMO, a very important watch, in the Amvox family. I strongly believe that it is all about another page, as well as other Amvoxes to come. Th...
Version after version this watch loose all his interest...
Amvox1&2 were marvelous, Amvox 3 and DBS, a little bit less interest, this one, without alarm or chrono by the glass, is boring, technically and esthetically. Somes pics:...
Well, Malik,
The DBS is an Amvox II. Some love it, others not. As for the Amvox III, it is exactly the same. It is all a matter of taste, and regarding this matter, this is really subjective. I think the Amvox V needs a bit of time to be fully appreciated...or hated. ...
Without hate Nicolas, it's a matter of taste, but a matter of inovation, the Amvox2 hit
too strong, so after it's become harsh to make an original system!
I share your point of view, Malik.
But the page has to be turned for another exciting chapter, IMO. Best, Nicolas
Very wise words..but not always she would improve.. Somehow, I miss a certain
...special factor - and the ones presented, are no surprise, - Thus for me, too much thinking involved for this one - but could imagine, that it rings one or two strings , here Best, for your running week, hs
Daylight Saving
Does anyone know why JLC seem to have stopped using the "S" prefix for daylight saving on recent worldtime models? I thought that was a good thing, albeit a bit messy on the dial. Without it, doesn't it mean that reading overseas location time is only acc...
Well done
Well done, JLC. And as usual...well done Nicolas! I very much appreciate your insight and personal comments - we dont need to be in love with everything new (better not...this would be a disaster for our wallets) Personally i like the Amvox 5. The combina...
what would be amvox IV
I wonder? well done for the ceramic case: I loved the one of Amvox 3. I like this one very much too. the finish obtained on this material is simply perfect.
Not a good number for 20% of our world population
20% of the world population believe in lucky and unlucky as here below defined numbers: IV - Four is the most dreaded number - it means death 0 Zero -- simply means All or NOTHING as it is an absolute number 1 One -- Individual. Aggressor -- "The Yang whi...
Thanks for Posting
This and other threads on here were very helpful in pointing me towards the Ceramic and Rose Gold Amvox 5 I ended up purchasing last year. What a great watch... Thanks again.
Dial detail is great
The dial detail as well as some of the case finishing is superb... ...
Thanks
I'm just starting to experiment with some watch photography. I used natural light (and it's not sunny..) so that limited my options but this was the best of the bunch.