Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 7 Chronograph

Amanico provides an in-depth look at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 7 Chronograph, positioning it as an evolution of the popular Amvox II series. This article explores the design changes and technical updates that distinguish the Amvox 7, offering valuable context for collectors familiar with JLC's automotive-inspired timepieces.

Amvox 7... That may be a good surprise for all the Amvox Fans.

But under a new denomination, you will discover a light evolution of the Amvox II, in fact.

Let's keep in mind that from 2006 to 2010, JLC produced not less than 3772 Amvox II, which received during these 5 years, some aesthetical evolutions.

Please note that I said 3772, and not 3797 watches, as the 25 Amvox II DR 5, initially made for the Spanish Boutique, didn't saw the light, finally.

Here you will find the link about the exhaustive review on the Amvox II:



The " First Generation ":

 

Then, the DBS:





And the DBS Racing:



There were two other Amvox II which deserve to me mentionned, the Transpondeur, this last one using a battery to open or close the doors of your favourite Aston Martin, by pushing the crystal at 9 and 3 o'clock:



And the Amvox II Grand Chronograph, using the " Transpondeur " case, which is also 44 mm, but slightly thicker than the normal Amvox II ( 1 mm more, which means 16, 1 mm , instead of 15, 1 mm ) :



The Amvox 7 is borrowing the 44 mm case of the Amvox II " sister ", made of Titanium Grade 5, with its smart system ( pivoting case / vertical trigger Chronograph ), but is somewhere between the Amvox II and the " Grand Chronograph " in terms of thickness ( 15, 64 mm ).

You will also find with pleasure this aperture at 6 clock which shows the levers of the chronograph, on the Amvox 7, and the same concept for the dial, just redesigned, and, big aesthetical improvement, in my point of view, the date, which is now located at ... 6 o clock, instead of being at 5 o' clock, like on the former models.



The dial is very modern, now, and better balanced, even if I am still madly in love with my first generation Amvox II.

The hands, too, are different in their design, and they are larger.

The inspiration is clearly taken from the automotive world, with this redesigned front grill at the center of the dial, but also with the crown, which is different from the Amvox II.

A redesigned Amvox II, the Amvox 7?

Not really. Very similar in the aesthetics and in the concept, it offers something more, which the reference of its movement suggests ( Cal 756, not 751 ), and which is revealed by the upper part of the dial, at 12 o' clock.



Do you see the red zone between 10 and 2 o'clock?

This is the original power reserve indicator. The graduation on the dial helps to understand how it works, but, basically,when it is all red, the watch is fully charged.

The red zones go back to their base ( 10 and 2 o'clock ) when the power reserve decreases. Original, fun, and useful ( even if we can discuss the utility of a power reserve indicator on an automatic watch which doesn't have a long or too short power reserve ).

The Cal 756 is basically the same movement than the Cal 751 with an autonomy of 65 hours, and beats at the same pace ( 28 800 vibrations per hour ).

So, what to think of this new Amvox 7?

With a new number, I expected a totally new Amvox, to say all.

What did I expect, here? Simply the addition of a new complication on the base of the Amvox II, like a GMT, or an Alarm... Something, let' s say ... Crazier?

A power reserve is a bit disappointing, even if this one is fun.

Nonetheless, this last opus borrows some cool elements of the Amvox II, mainly the concept, with a re designed dial and an additional complication, this last sentence summing, objectively, the Amvox 7.

Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts,

Best.

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-11-08 00:01:22