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. . . looking forward to the next report.
I never pulled the trigger on an Amvox and think now that was a mistake. I was deep in the process of raising 6 kids, including a set of quadruplets, when these models came out and watch collecting understandably wasn't the first priority.
Thanks again!
M4
Jaeger Lecoultre Amvox II Platinum.
The first Amvox II can easily be called a " revolution watch". First and to this day unique chronograph without pusher(s).
We are in December 2005 when it was released, in three versions: Titanium, Titanium PVD, and Platinum.
I immediately fell in love with the watch, and the idea behind the watch. I just hesitated a lot between the three versions, and after a while, between two of them: The Black Concept ( PVD ) and the platinum.
The Black Concept, because it pushes the concept farther, but I feared I would get rid of a black watch.
So, I went for the platinum, which I finally received in March 2007, which was a long time, but it seems that Jaeger Lecoultre had some issues with the first pieces, and the crystal which broke. Which happened to mine, by the way.
Since Jaeger Lecoultre fixed this issue, no more problems, just pleasure...
Why the platinum version? Because of its sublime light grey dial.
It is a big and heavy watch, in platinum, which is, of course, not the case with the titanium case, but it is a super pleasant watch to live with... After more than 11 years, I am still very happy with it.
A milestone, in my Jaeger Lecoultre Collection, I must say.
I will prepare another post about my top end Jaeger Lecoultre collection, with the Reverso Septantième, Duometre à Chronographe White Gold, and Master Minute Repeater in titanium.
This Amvox II cannot compete, in terms of high horology, of course, but in terms of pleasure and originality, it is a true Jaeger Lecoultre.
Best,
Nicolas
Very nice and interesting Amvox. I always turned around one (amvox 2)... maybe one day ? [nt]
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It is an extremely pleasant watch to own and wear, my friend. I should let you play with mine, next time. [nt]
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Thank you for this nice re-introduction and . . .
. . . looking forward to the next report.
I never pulled the trigger on an Amvox and think now that was a mistake. I was deep in the process of raising 6 kids, including a set of quadruplets, when these models came out and watch collecting understandably wasn't the first priority.
Thanks again!
M4
It is a mistake you can repair, easily. Till the moment people will understand the true interest of this watch. [nt]
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There is also a steel version!
It’s the one I have.
A very nice watch to have and wear!
Best,
Samer
A very nice watch to have and wear!
Best,
Samer
The DBS steel? That's a cool watch, and it's the only steel Amvox 2 if I recall correctly. [nt]
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Correct sir!
It’s a really cool watch!
And as you said it aged well!
But nicolas’ P is quite nice also!
Best,
Samer
And as you said it aged well!
But nicolas’ P is quite nice also!
Best,
Samer
Yes, Sir. It came in 2009, if my memory serves me well... Or maybe 2010...
Here it is, when I took pictures at the SIHH...
That design has aged well.
Perhaps the greatest compliment we can pay the Amvox 2 - engineering aside - is that the watch looks as though it could have been released this year. So many watches from the 2000s, including JLC's own Compressor Extreme series, featured size, proportions, and excess that have not aged well. I love my Tides of Time, but I acknowledge that it appears a prodigious relic of a different era; the Amvox 2 still looks fresh in 2018.
Best,
Tim
Best,
Tim
Absolutely, Tim. Time has stopped on it. How can you imagine it is 12 years old!!! [nt]
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