JLC Amvox 1 Alarm Aston Martin Special Edition

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · 2014-07-24T04:20:21Z

Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 1 Alarm Aston Martin special edition, its unique bracelet, and the vibrant collector community in Singapore.

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jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) shares the excitement of a friend's new acquisition: a special edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 1 Alarm Aston Martin. This post captures the camaraderie among collectors as they gather at the JLC Singapore boutique, highlighting the unique features of the watch and the shared passion for horology.

A long time collector friend of mine, Kheng, (kfc on PuristSPro) went to collect a very special JLC which he ordered some weeks ago.

A boutique special edition JLC Amvox 1 Alarm.

Another dear friend of ours, Charles (cmlee) and I accompanied him to the JLC Singapore boutique today to collect it. All 3 of us wore a JLC watch to the JLC boutique

3 PuristS and brothers united, 3 JLCs

Kheng had an option to go for either the Amvox 1 Alarm Aston Martin special edition in calf strap or the special bracelet that is only available for this watch.

The bracelet is very special. Not too bling as the middle part is matt polished. What is amazing to us is that the links are all joined by spring bars, instead of the normal pins. I thought normally spring bars are only used for the clasp. The boutique manager explained that spring bars joining the links are better as pins tend to be knocked in when resizing. Most staff are "lazy" to remove the whole watch to resize and hence just resize the bracelet, removing or adding links, with the watch still attached to the bracelet - this can cause vibrations and stress to mechanical movements. Interesting learning for us.

Kheng decided to go for the bracelet version in the end (and if anything goes wrong next time with his choice, he has decided to blame me for life for it! - quoting him as I somewhat commented the bracelet is nicer for him)... opps

The boxes

Special Aston Martin box

A happy Kheng - came with 1 JLC (the tourby) and left with 2!

Of course, no visit to the JLC boutique is possible without getting poisoned by some lovely JLC timepieces....

Even without Vlad around, we end up self-poisoning ourselves.... by asking the boutique manager to show us some timepieces

We also admired each other's current JLC watches. A mini GTG while collecting a watch of a mate is always nice.

Charle's latest catch

Kheng's tourby in steel - I love this!

My latest love... but alas I cannot afford this MUT Tourbillon! Working out the sums on the calculator... Big time poison this watch....

Lovely watch but I think I need to save up some years for this!

Enjoy the pics! (I only brought an iPhone sorry!)

cheers

robin

This message has been edited by jrwong23 on 2014-07-24 04:20:55

Key Points from the Discussion

The Amvox 1 is a modern evocation of the legendary Polaris, sharing the same case and a dial that pays homage to the iconic design.
The bracelet's unique construction, using spring bars instead of pins for link connections, is a notable feature. This design choice is explained as a way to prevent movement stress during resizing, as pins can be knocked in if the watch isn't fully removed.
The alarm function of the Amvox 1 is described as loud and effective, making it a practical choice for a travel watch.
The post emphasizes the value of community and shared passion among collectors, both online and in person, for enhancing the watch collecting journey.
Another collector shares a similar experience of helping a friend choose their first JLC, underscoring the communal aspect of the hobby.
The JLC Tribute to Polaris '65 is highlighted as a highly collectible and desirable model, often influencing collectors' choices.

The Discussion

amanico

Jul 24, 2014

Kheng did well to grab this Watch. I said it many times, but this modern evocation of the legendary Polaris is well thought, executed and born. Same case than the Polaris, to be precise, and the dial is a modern evocation of the icon. He will certainly have a lot of pleasure living with it. As for Charles, he jumped on another very nice Watch from the Manufacture. A great re edition. Bravo, guys! All the best, Nicolas

kfc

Jul 24, 2014

The sound is so beauty and it has a magic touch when the timber chimes. The brecelet is comfortable and can be loosen two quarters of a link when we are in hot weather here. Thank you Robin kheng

respo

Jul 24, 2014

Camaraderie, sharing the joys of our shared passion...and getting a new watch! All good stuff. As it happens, I spent yesterday afternoon at an AD with a friend helping him to decide on his first JLC and a first Reverso. I will share just one pic, if you don't mind: I will let you know how that turns out... If I did not have the Polaris seen above, the AMVOX1 in some iteration would surely be on my wrist by now. That is a watch I have thought about for years. It is funny how certain watches just

kfc

Jul 24, 2014

Thank you for you kind words Nicolas, Only having this watch for half day I am already feel like the happiest man in the world for today. kheng

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Jul 24, 2014

Some jlc venom were left behind then ... :p It's fun to hang around with like minded watch collectors in person and on the forum indeed, esp when collecting watches together and celebrating as a community! Thanks for your encouragement and kind words to our friends in Singapore Nicolas. Hope to see you in Asia again someday Cheers Robin

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Jul 24, 2014

Good to hear you are enjoying it so much now! Keep up the enjoyment and passion! Cheers Robin

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