Jaeger-LeCoultre

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 Edition of 300 pieces ), or Ceramic / Rose Gold Case ( Limited Edition of 200 pieces ).





As you can see, the Amvox V movement ( Cal 752, which is the same than in the Extrem World Compressor ) associates 2 complications, the Chronograph, and the World Time, which is, in my opinion, a superb combination.

You will also be familiar with the design of the dial, which is very close to the Amvox II DBS, with the center part of the dial which is open, letting see some elements of the movement, as shown on the picture below:



The size too, is common to what we're used to see on an Amvox watch, with a 44mm case.

At is an Amvox, it has to be customized... You will notice the name of Gaydon, the Aston Martin HQ, instead of London.

Here are the first pictures I was able to quickly take in Geneva.

First, the Ceramic / Rose Gold:









Then, the Ceramic / Titanium.









Thoughts, anybody?

Best,

Nicolas

Nice thoughtful touches to the design of the Amvox, and yay, no more scratches and dings

My guess is that the number " 4 " is not a welcomed number in some countries...

I will ask.

Best,

Nicolas

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.

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

... that is the real reason of not making AMVOX4. interesting, it means nowadays watch companies are Chinese driven business.

stefan

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't receive the same appellation.

In France, for example, it couldn't be called " MR 2 ", because, phonetically, it means " shitty ".



Best,

Nicolas

but you are refering to the Toyota MR2 not the Mazda Miata MX5....



cheers

They removed the " 2 " to avoid a phonetic catastroph...

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Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-04-13 14:31:09

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...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

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 version appeals to me. Not that I would consider buying one, but: Well done!

Best,
Martin

Good or bad?

Don't know, my friend.

Still have to think about it...

Best,

Nicolas

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 between the different model lines.

Best,
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

comparison my friend....

I hope your hand is doing better....



cheers

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 world time function.  I wonder what the thickness is on this model.

Did you mention an AMVOXV VI.....?????

Thanks again for sharing the information and photos, as always.

Best,

respo

LOOOOOOOOOL!

More comments will come later, as I need a bit of time.

Best,

Nicolas

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 position to share just yet.

Impatiently yours,

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't fully appreciate the Amvox V.

The Amvox II was a concept, the Amvox V is an association.

That's not the same league, in my opinion.

If now I totally make abstraction of the A II, yes, the Amvox V is a great watch!

Best,

Nicolas

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

I think that all the Amvox 2 owners feel the same way.....

The concept was unique...



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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 users disliked the fingerprints on the crystal? .-)) )

Or is it rather the lack of willingness to adjust the 752 movement to the vertically controlled system? - Any hint/opinion on this?

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 adaptated on another watch, for another complication?

As for the lack of willingness toadjust the 752 to the vertical trigger, I don't know.

Maybe it was not possible to make it on a Chrono WITH a World Time?

Will ask, as it is an interesting question, indeed.

Best,

Nicolas

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 ChristianOfDenmark on 2010-04-13 10:29:25

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 least!



Best,

Nicolas

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 and sportier....

So...Amvox 5...
From a first look.. interesting that a sports/car chrono is combined with a world time.....
it makes the dial busier....
Good choice in putting the Aston Martin headquarters instead of London in the dial....

As far as the limited edition... well if the model is successful, other editions are certain to follow...

But an interesting model that needs to be seen in metal...

thanks again for posting this



Cheers

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