Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox Transpondeur

amanico · 2018-11-24T11:25:20Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox Transpondeur, a watch that unlocks an Aston Martin DBS. Discover its unique case-activated chronograph and innovative design.

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Nicolas (amanico) delves into the Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox Transpondeur, a unique timepiece that doubles as a car key for the Aston Martin DBS. His post explores the watch's innovative case-activated chronograph and its distinctive connection to the automotive world, prompting a discussion on JLC's risk-taking designs.

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The Amvox II is an original watch, with its unique chronograph, whose case replaces the chrono pushers.

The Amvox Transpondeur is also unique because it can open or close your Aston Martin DBS!

Here are the pictures I found in an old CD ROM...

Ok, to fully enjoy it, you need to own the car, and not everybody's car...

But the Transpondeur always gave me an idea... A challenge. The Chrono works due to a vertical pivoting case... What if you added a complication working thanks to a horizontal pivoting case, too?

Like a GMT, for example.

The Amvox family is dead with the Amvox 7. But we could imagine something with the Polaris case, which is close....

What do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

About the Jaeger LeCoultre Amvox2 Ref. AMVOX2

The Amvox2 represents Jaeger LeCoultre's approach to contemporary sports timing, offered here in the Steel Black series configuration. This 44mm reference positions itself as a substantial automatic chronograph within the Amvox2 collection, distinguished by its monochromatic steel and black dial treatment.

The 44mm steel case houses an automatic movement and features a black dial beneath sapphire crystal protection. Water resistance extends to 100 meters, while a fixed bezel completes the case architecture. The steel construction and automatic movement provide the mechanical foundation for this chronograph reference.

This Steel Black series Amvox2 appeals to collectors seeking a modern Jaeger LeCoultre sports chronograph with substantial wrist presence. The 44mm case diameter and black dial configuration offer a contemporary alternative within the Amvox2 range, providing automatic chronograph functionality in a steel sports watch format. The combination of size, materials, and dial treatment positions this reference for collectors focused on modern Jaeger LeCoultre sports complications.

Specifications

Caliber: Cal.751

Case: Steel

Diameter: 44 mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 100m

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

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Key Points from the Discussion

The Amvox Transpondeur, even when paired with a compatible Aston Martin model like the Rapide, evokes a '007' feeling, enhancing the ownership experience with its tool-toy functionality.
The Amvox series represents JLC's capacity for innovation when unconstrained by committees, contrasting with what some perceive as current mainstream Swiss watchmaking's lack of daring designs.
The Amvox Transpondeur's design, particularly the titanium and rose gold combination, is aesthetically pleasing and less heavy than full rose gold models, with an all-titanium version also existing.
A new JLC concept watch with a novel complication and pivoting mechanism would be welcomed, but it should have its own distinct identity rather than adopting the Polaris case.
The idea of a new watch with a pivoting case mechanism, perhaps for a GMT function, would need a new name and the ability to be programmed for various car models, moving beyond the 'Amvox' identity.

The Discussion

cory

Nov 24, 2018

LOVE this piece!

Would definitely welcome a new JLC concept watch with new complication and pivoting be brutally honest, Im not a fan of the new Polaris case so would rather see it have its own identity.

amanico

Nov 24, 2018

Actually, the new Polaris case is not far, aesthetically, from the Amvox II and vintage / Tribute to Polaris! [nt]

cory

Nov 24, 2018

Perhaps I need to see, touch and feel more before I can conclude ;)

I love the idea and hope JLC will bring back such creativity and magic again for us JLC fans.

amanico

Nov 24, 2018

Yes, see it in the real, you will see... [nt]

Watchlover78

Nov 24, 2018

To me, I think it is both timeless and advance

Watchlover78

AuHavrePro

Nov 24, 2018

Lol,

Horological UFO. Nicely put . I love it of course and do think you need the car to go with it . That last advertising image I've never seen, it looks excellent!! Cheers, Filip

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