Jaeger-LeCoultre

Just wondering why this is not much discussion on this watch.. even though it was introduced only recently at SIHH 2009... anyone....

A wonderful watch that is not well known or appreciated because of it "big" size ? don't know. I made a review of it in another place and was surprised by reactions.
Obviously a little bif for my whrist (but why not, it could be my "panerai" ), but an incredible and funny technology with the vertical push chronograph and a finishing ... whaou... without speaking about the comfort and the light weight of it.

I fell in love and think about it as my next watch... anyway, the more I discover JLC, the less I want other brands and my other watches stay in their boxes, waiting for their turn

 

 

 

Hey,

i think this can be explained by the fact that there is a saturation of the AMVOX 2 line.

The original concept seems to have been lost along the way, which in my eyes was a watch based on the JLC + Aston Martin asthetics. The inspiration of the Aston Wheels with red brakes showing ever so slightly, the classy black lettering on silver, the hidden chrono indicators, etc...The original AMVOX 2 i think embodies this perfectly and it should have stopped there.

But no, now we have the DBS, the DBS 2nd version in SSteel, the Le Mans x 2, the DBS with Transponder, the AMVOX 3 etc...

Were sliding into AP Offshore territory..... not there yet, but slowly getting there.

Personnaly, the Stainless Steel kills it for me. I love the look of it and would have bought it over any other version (except the original one) if it had been in Titanium.

I got the DBS but got bored and sold it. Now im only keeping the original one, which has yet to bore me even after two years wearing it daily as my main.

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Xav

I agree, there is probably some saturation of the market with the AMVOX2 in general.  There have been a lot of versions of this watch since the original was introduced several years ago, although I would suggest that the versions are quite different in appearance.  Notwithstanding JLC's marketing of the AMVOX2 v. the AMVOX2 DBS, I see them as basically the same watch with only cosmetic differences distinguishing them.   I have mixed feelings about the introduction of 4 new versions of the DBS just in calendar year 2009 alone.  With the all the variations, however, some people can satisfy their desire for more limited editions, while others can find just the right metal and look for their AMVOX2 (e.g., for me, the perfect A2 is the titainum DBS).  I do agree, that it smacks of AP ROOism.  I think JLC is trying that marketing strategy out while capitalizing on a successful watch model. 

The AMVOX3 is a very different watch from the AMVOX2 just as the AMVOX2 was a different watch than the AMVOX1 -- all three basic models seem to me an interesting progression of the partnership between JLC and Aston Martin, and each one in the series features a different major complication. I wonder if we will see an AMVOX4 and what complication that might showcase... 

I also wonder if we have now, finally seen the last of the variations on the AMVOX2.  There were, in fact, at least 6 variations on the AMVOX1, so the AMVOX 2 has been produced in only a few more editions than its predecessor, although I think perhaps in larger total numbers when you add them all up. The AMVOX series, at least 1 and 2, has been a seriously successful line for JLC, and that is due to the fact that these watch models are outstanding in terms of design, integrity, quality, innovation (particularly in the case of th A2), and, I think, value.

In answer to the original question as to why we have not seen much discussion about the SS edition announced in January -- there has been MUCH written in this forum alone about the AMVOX2 during the past several years, as you will see if you will do a search.  I am not sure how much more can be said about the SS edition other than here is the DBS now in SS. It is beautiful and has some interesting cosmetic differences from its predecessors, but it is essentially the same watch as had been introduced previously in titainium and rose gold, no?  

Best,

respo

AMVOX 3 is very different.....

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...less than an hour ago, in fact.  My initial reaction to this watch was not entirely positive, but having now seen it a couple of times ands tried it on, it is very impressve.  The auto rotor visible through the back is beautiful.  It has a nice weight to it and feels great on teh wrist.  The combination of the black and the rose gold is dreamy.  And I like the dial a lot.  I love JLC's design so that the date hand jumps and never obscures the view of the tourbillon cage. The PM/AM disk at 12 o'clock is also a nice detail.  It's a fierce watch. Very doubtful I will ever get one of these expensive beauties, but fierce nonetheless.

respo

tried it on about a month ago.

I agree with your comments.

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I have not yet gotten comfortable taking photos of watches while visiting my AD.  Too, bad.  But at least you have experienced this one for yourself recently. 

Defintely my favourite, compared to the RG version...

Best,

Nicolas

Oddly, the Aston Martin reference is more prominent on the AMVOX3 than on its predecessors.  Not sure how I feel about that, as I have always admired the subtlety of the cross branding. 

Thanks for posting some additional shots.

respo

In real much more discrete!

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Nicolas

it is not a prominent on the RG version

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seen this version before- thanks

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Make a search, you will see more pics.

Best,

Nicolas

a picture when I tried it on but it turned out horrible (phone camera)

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Your Servitor,

Nicolas

No message body

To be seen again and again, preferabily in the flesh, to fully appreciate them...

I really love it, with a light preference for the platinum one, which was released at the beginning of this year.

Agreed, Respo.

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nicolas

To make it short, yes I agree when you say that it is not a LE anymore, as quite 4 000 were made, all versions included.

BUT, do we have to see it as a LE, or as an interesting, original, and why not, a funny watch?

As for the A II DBS in titanium, go and see the A II Racing with the white dial..It is in titanium!

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Nicolas

... the thing i love most about the watch is: the strap. It's fantastic and im getting one for my AMVOX 2

Even sportier than the DBS early version.

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Xav

I really like the entire range of these watches. I think they should settle on a design and introduce it into the standard range in the catalogue. Can't be doing with too many LE's and yet it seems to be a track JLC are treading with greater regularity.

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David

The fact is that as some already said, we made quite a lot of posts about the Amvox II and its different variations.

The DBS, The Transponder, the Amvox II DBS, and now, the Amvox II Racing.

I say variations because they are cosmetic evolutions of the same model, sharing the same originlaity.

So, once you speak about the technical originality of this stunning Chrono, you said a lot.

Let's be clear, I don't see these watches as true LE, because there are too many, now.

BUT I see them as very interesting watches, for what they are, I mean original watches, fun, young, and well build.

So, the good thing is that all those who are interested in this original chrono will be albe to find HIS favourite Chrono among all these versions.

Those who will see it as an investment are wrong, as often.

Baxk to this version, I love it a lot.

I misjudged it when I saw it first in Geneva, but the more I see it, the more I love its sporty look.

I'm the proud and happy owner of the amvox II " first generation ", and I even consider doubling it with the A II Racing...

That means a lot!



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nicolas

our dear moderator would like to instigate the greatest roll call for AMVOX like the Polaris one lol

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said it quite well.

There has been a lot of discussion here about the AMVOX 2.

The new ss version is just a different metal.

Nicolas is right, it is not really a limited edition, but on the other hand it is not unlimited and at the end of the day it does not make a real difference.

I bought mine because I love it. You certainly do not see many around, but you also buy the watch because you want it- it is not really an investment.
(Of course one never knows what will happen in the future but you cannot count on it).

However, although not a financial investment, it is a unique chronometer and thus is it collectible in this sense. I even consider buying the new racing model (a bit too much to have too very similar watches but it shows how much I like this watch)

As far as the size is concerned, your wrist and your eyes know best

All in all a great watch and one of my favourites in my small collection

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i'm aware of the original which i really like. i'm aware of the DBS transponder sold only with or after purchase of a DBS. i'm also aware of the new racing version which i'm not a fan of. i have seen a black Ti model which i really love the look of. there was one on CM a month or so ago. which model is that? and how many others have i missed?

i have a huge amount of respect for JLC even though i havent got one, i really like the Amvox II for the way it functions and the very subtle way it links to AM, but with so many different versions there is a danger of it getting into the ridiculous ROO situation with ltd ed's for everything.

i look forward to owning one one day, but i hope it will be the original as i prefer the original version of things.

graham

upload a picture or mine but the system could not take it
I will try later

Meanwhile if you try a search you will see some photos of the AMVOX 2 DBS

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