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The first, and almost the last...
As you know, now, I'm feel always guilty when I take two watches of the same...
Here, the variations can't make me forget that I own 2 Amvoxes, but with a different character.
And as I love them so much...I feel less guilty.
Best, and thanks, my friend, for your input.
Nicolas
The Amvox II Family : An exhaustive summary.
The Amvox II was - and still is - a very original watch, with its pivoting case and its vertical trigger Chronograph. Here, you won't have the traditional pushers, you just have to press on the sapphire glass, at 12, to start and stop the Chronograph, and...
great hommage
Nico. Thank you for making an overview af this very special watch. I agree on your conclusion at 4000 watches it is not strictly limited but certainly a limited and VERY unique watch. There has been some discussion here and other places if it was becoming...
Hi, Christian
If you think about it, you have, at the end, 2 kind of Amvoxes II: The plain dial ( Amvox II ) , and the open dial ( amvox II DBS ). In each of these 2 categories, it would be very amazing if you can't find the one which better corresponds to your taste, ...
Not a sporty guy but...
I must admit that the AmvoxII chapter is one to reckon with in the JLC history book. A very eclectic watch,versatile to style changes and always very well suited. Your PT with a soubtle dial change is to me the most tasteful,I was impressed by it. As you ...
The Amvox II chapter is closed, now, Mo
And now, we can have an overall view on this part of the JLC Sport Watches Family. And if you think about it, the Amvox I page has been turned more than one year ago, too. There is now some place for new Amvox Watches. Let's see what the Future will reser...
It would be.....
very hard to surpass the Amvox 2 DBS...... both its unique chrono as well as its semi open dial....... a true sports and driving limited production watch..... certainly JLC does have a task in their hands..... but I think it would be difficult.... same ca...
One of my favorite collections from JLC
Thanks, Nicolas for revisiting all the Amvox IIs. They really are unique chronographs with a wonderful sporty air about them! I love the first opened-dialed DBS chronos the best, but the Racing are not too far behind in my estimation! Gorgeous watches! I ...
Agreed, Daos.
I'm curious to see how people will see the Amvox II in , let's say ...20 years. There is soemthing audacious, and also classic in the design of this piece, which would make it age very nicely. A future Classic? Best, Sister. Nicolas
In my opinion.....
it will definitely be a future classic..... the question is to what level... Polaris? Daytona? (although jlc is not as popular as rolex is) it will be definitely a drivers watch..... cheers
A stunning pair Nicolas!
I think you have picked the two most beautiful of them all! Best Blomman
The first, and almost the last...
As you know, now, I'm feel always guilty when I take two watches of the same... Here, the variations can't make me forget that I own 2 Amvoxes, but with a different character. And as I love them so much...I feel less guilty. Best, and thanks, my friend, f...
When it’s two such a beauties…
No one can blame you for picking both! J Best my friend Blomman
thanks for putting this informative summary...
hope one day to get one of them to home. stefan
Sincerely wish you the same, Stefan
It is such a lovely watch ,with such a strong presence on the wrist... Best of Luck! Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-03-03 08:24:51
Thanks for the great report...
it really opened up my eyes. Love the look and design of the Amvox II chronograph. Simple and clean look, but yet complicated. Boy, am I in trouble... (not that I wasn't already...)
I understand you, Sten...
" Simple and Clean look, but yet complicated " ...Superbly put. I think this is why I love it so much. Best, Nicolas
Thanks, Nicolas, for this great service
It is good to have all of the AMVOX2s in one thread for easy comparison, and to get the numbers correct. When seen together, it is an impressive range for JLC. A unique watch and beautifully executed in every detail. Thanks again for doing this post -- it...
It was really very tempting ot have them all in one and only one thread, Respo.
As it is the only way to get the interest, pros and cons on each of these one. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Thank you..
for a great summary of one of the best concept watches.... as said before.... not a limited edition but rather a limited production..... as you know, I was disappointed by the new release of the rg..... but it is a very unique and superb chronograph..... ...
Yes, I understand your point, PP
But now, you own a very exclusive one, and a Friendship one, too! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Yes my friend....
My current one in indeed a friendship watch...... besides a friend helped designing it.... cheers
The platinum version is to die for!
My God Nico, never gave this Amvox II much thought, but this platinum one with the grey dial is killing me (and yes these are great pictures! Thanks for the post. Best, Starman
Which one, Starman?
The first generation or the DBS in platinum? Both are so exciting! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Well, I'm glad you cleared that up !
amanico, I'm a little exhausted reading that. Did you catch every variation? Regards, MTF
I love this family!
Hi, Thank you Nicolas for this interesting summary! I've not chosen which daughter I'll pick up for a dance! I have a strong interest for the plain dial and for the black cases, but can't get to choose! I'm tempted by the other branch of the family too......
While the Amvox I was a nice surprise, the Amvox II
Is rather playing the card of the Innovation, indeed, and in a very " fresh " way. Playing with the sapphire to start / Stop and reset the Chrono is so funny and intuitive, too! Jerome, you really should get one... Then you'll get the car! Best, my friend...
Thanks for resuming the Amvox II Family!
This famiily is really great. For me, there are some versions that I prefer amog the others, but I must admit that all are impressive. At least, the Amvox II must be considered, IMO, like a great innovation in the Horological World... a strong, beautiful,...
That's all I wish for the A II, Hermano
That it will belong to the JLC History Book. A nice page, indeed. Best, Hermano! Nicolas
Your killing me Nicolas...
You know why :-( Well......... its not 100% gone yet . Thanks for the great AmvoxII summary..its awesome ! Best Drew
Yes, I know, Drew.
And I didn't get why you sold it ( or almost ). But you will make another happy man, my friend. And, if you miss it too hard, you can hunt another one, too! Very best from Paris. Nicolas
Wonderful post.
To see them all and be able to compare is very helpful. Under 4000 pieces for multiple versions; I do look at this watch as a limited timepiece. Favorites? The platinum, new RG Grand (really like the palette on this one), and of course, the Paris Racing. ...
My pleasure, Michael.
Your selection of favourites is impeccable, although I prefer the first RG DBS to the latest one. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Fantastic report. Thank you.
I think the first DBS is my favorite: together with this beauty: The Madrid boutique limited edition also looks great, hope to see it "in the flesh" soon. I have a surprise for tomorrow but, you gotta be patience my friend Vte...
Obviously, you like open dials, Vicente! :)
Aaah the DR5... Some guys, here, in Spain, have really nice taste! Best, Nicolas
Wow Nicolas! I can't wait until Patrice visits her JLC AD
She will have lots of great photos for us ;-) Cheers, -- Richard.
Tres, Tres Magnifique...
what a suitable look back at this extraordinary timepiece, thank you very , very much for this retrospective and for the great photos of the platinum DBS chrono which show the beautiful gray dial in its true colors! For me though, the PBE remains the ulti...
It was the best opportunity to show this Platinum DBS, indeed.
An Amvox II I liked a lot when I saw it last year... Thanks for your comments, Amvox... It seems that the R PBE is a confirmation for you? Best, Nicolas
You're welcome Nicolas,
your reviews deserve utmost gratitude and respect from the community, it really helps educate everyone in detail about all JLC products. The AMVOX2 Racing is a definitive YES for me, I have a bit more time to make a final decision between the polished tit...
The Racing white dial, titanium is
Very tempting! When I first see the all black, and the all white, I was more attracted by the all white. But I also loved the black case, for once ( I'm not a big fan of Black cases ). You can't go wrong with any of them, my friend. Let us know! Best, Nic...
Thanks,
I appreciate your impression as I believe your judgment, you've had plenty of real-time with all variants so if anyone knows how the watches feel and look it's you. I also generally like plain metal cases more, but the PVD Ti PBE really works exceptionall...
I understand very well that
You don't feel very comfortable in owning 2 kind of the same type. I wondered the same, as you know. And I ended with 2 Amvoxes II... And I finally live it quite well... With your pseudo, it wouldn't be that problematic. Best, my friend. Nicolas
If looks could kill . . .
g . . . I'd be dead! This might be the only 'technical' watch I'd compare in the same breath with Richard Mille . . ....
Technical watch, indeed.
Thanks for your nice wrods, Art...Don't die, my friend!!! Best, Nicolas
Stop pushing me....
over the Edge eeee eeeeee ! Nicolas, your great summary here could not have come more timely (for me). Thank you so much for presenting this wonderful and valuable overview of this truly fascinating model range. I have found my personal favourite and I ab...
Well, Nikolaj ...
The Amvox I has its own interest, and I wouldn't undervalue it at all. It is an audacious reinterpretation of a Myth. Don't forget that in 2004 / 2005, the Polaris wasn't in the tube, and that it is always risky to re interpret such a Myth as the Polaris....
Chonology...
You are of course right. If watches shouldn't be considered in chronological order - what should? I agree that JLC has a very strong card in the alarm function and they can (and should) interpret it in many ways without loosing integrity. I did mention in...
Don't worry, Nikolaj.
We are many to not be able to get the car... You're right, one thing first...Be you will see that the 2d is unvadoidable... Very Best, Nicolas
What a comprehensive report....
of a very interesting and unique piece. I always like when a piece is offered in different colour variations to satisfy people of different tastes. I like the Amvox II very much but I couldn't pull it off on my small wrist. However that does not stop me f...
I just noticed that the hands...
apparently changed with the 2009 DBS version. The earlier had the odd shape (someone frivolously called it penis shaped here on the forum earlier) on the minute hand whereas the 2009 version has it on the hour hand. I personally prefer the 2009 lay-out on...
You're correct about the moment of the change of the hands, Nikolaj.
Some love this change, others not... It is always impossible to please to everybody! Best, Nicolas
From my count.....
the racing edition seems to be the rarest now... 224 pieces regarding cases... platinum... ss... rg... pvd... titanium.... one ss less than rg (and not counting the transporter editions....) cheers
Very interesting post
Really enjoyed that and I had no idea it was such a large family of watches. The platinum Boutique version is really something. GEO
Thanks, Géo.
The amazing thing is to give to the same watch such a different personality, indeed. That's the magic of the Amvox II. Best, my friend. Nicolas
I Like the 09 version best
great review nicolas as always i would like to see this watch in the real as only then can i give a proper view on this beauty of Amvox
Love These - Buying one this week
I've narrowed it down to the Black PVD (500 pieces) or the Paris Boutique edition (24 pieces) I love the Paris Edition and contrast on the Dial.