Jaeger-LeCoultre

Don't get me wrong, I am not discovering the Jaeger Lecoultre Amvox 2 DBS, I am rediscovering it, thanks to a friend who bought it some months ago and who had the good idea to bring it with him. No, the main purpose of this article is to re evaluate it, 1...  

I recalled that I was blown away by the ingenuity of the design. It has a very strong design ID and ties in well with how well made an Aston Martin is. I remembered fiddling with it at the shop, and regretted not taking this piece when it was within grasp... 

One of the things I love about the DBS compared to the first edition is the operating wheel at 6. It shows that the watch is running and gives life to the dial. Best Nicolas

Monsieur a du goût... Par comme un certain Alexandre B ;-)

First : The black dial 😬 Second : Much more nods to the automotive world than the first Amvox 2: Sub-dials / paddles, dial / car counter, mechanisms at 6 o'clock / car brakes, visibility of the mechanism / engine 😬 On the top of that… the dbs look makes a...  

I like the pure dial with the simple chrono layout. Mine has been my go to track watch for several years. I’m amazed with how well the case has resisted any scratches despite very active wear. My only gripe is that the original strap was a bit cheesy. ...  

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One more point: I use the chrono for the running seconds when not timing things. Vertical clutch mechanisms like to run! Also the lock makes perfect sense when you use the seconds hand this way.