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Cholack seeks community opinions on selecting one Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 chronograph from three titanium versions: the AMVOX2 Chronograph, AMVOX2 DBS, and AMVOX2 Racing. The author emphasizes the importance of versatility for professional attire, a key consideration for this significant acquisition.
Dear Purists,
I am writing you to ask for opinions on three AMVOX2 chronographs, which I may have the good fortune of acquiring. To be clear, and unfortunately, I have only funds for one and must choose one out of the three. My options are the titanium versions (no PVD’d titanium) :
AMVOX2 Chronograph (ref 192T440)
AMVOX2 DBS (ref 192T450)
AMVOX2 Racing (ref 192T430)
I have tried on the AMVOX2 DBS and am very fond of it. It felt very concept-like with the open dial and translucent chronograph wheels. You got the sense that you could be a James Bond-like character as it was sporty yet sophisticated.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to try on the other versions of AMVOX2 and will probably never get a chance to try on the AMVOX2 Racing version given its rarity. However, at first glance and quite obviously, the AMVOX2 Chronograph is more conservative and a more suitable for dress-shirt attire; this is evident even on JLC’s advertisement which shows a man in a tuxedo wearing this version of the watch.
On the other spectrum, the AMVOX2 Racing is marketed as a pure-sports watch that may not be suitable for dress shirts.
If you will notice, I do care if the watch I select will pair well with a dress shirt. It matters as I am a young professional and need to wear more formal attire on a daily basis.
And so, here is my dilemma - I have finally sourced an AMVOX2 Racing, which is fairly difficult to find. Unfortunately, its rarity requires me to act somewhat promptly, which I admit can cloud one’s judgment. I will also not have the opportunity to purchase this piece in person (but do trust the seller). My concern with the AMVOX2 Racing is that this watch will be too casual as my everyday watch at the office. Am I wrong about this assumption?! PLEASE prove me wrong. And if you have the time, please post some WRIST SHOTS of your AMVOX2 with a cuffed shirt (to help convince me).
Yours truly,
Cholack
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I ended with the first edition, and very happy with my choice. I got a bit tired of the semi open dial, to say all, and I prefer(red) the most versatile look of the first version, with its plain dial. Yes, you can wear it with a suit, or with a pair of jeans, while it is more difficiult to do so with the DBS or the Racing. But to each his own. Best, Nicolas
You seem to have really "formal" requirements. Assuming that you're really just restricting yourself to these 3 (lots of round dial choices for business/casual in and outside of JLC), the first one (AMVOX2 Chrono) would be the one that may wear well over time. The busy dial on the DBS and the Racing may prove too casual and may leave you being really uncomfortable about wearing a watch that is not suited for the occassion... sort of like finding yourself wearing jeans when everybody else is wear
For the comments. Does anyone have any wrist shots, and specifically of the Racing version? Hopefully, I will have made my decision by mid-month.
Racing Paris Boutique Edition, LE of 24 pieces. Best, Nicolas
I like the colors and the whole layout. It feels the most sophisticated and elegant of the three somehow, even with the 'busy-ness' of the overall dial. Regarding the too casual for office... I'd submit that 99% of all co-workers will not notice or care what watch you wear. I could wear a Dufour with cut-off blue jeans and leather sandals and a my hair in corn-rows and no one would notice my watch or care. Buy what you love!
The opinions given so far. Nicholas, thanks very much for the picture; it confirms my own opinions of the Racing version, which is that it is MUCH more sport than formal....actually, a little bit more polarizing than I thought. Mostel, yup I'm sure that very few, if any, of my colleagues will know what I'm wearing. But I never wear my timepieces for others - I do it for myself! For me, I am a little obsessed with the watch fitting the attire...I guess for me its like wearing a tuxedo shirt and b
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