tinker2
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Black Concept
Oct 15, 2014,10:23 AM
Well, I love all three of the Amvox 2's the best-- mostly because they are the "original" of the second generation, but also because I find them to be the most legible.
I myself own the black PVD, which I find to be the "purest" expression of the designer's ideas. I have been unhappy with several different straps, but have settled well with this one:
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Your favourite Jaeger Lecoultre Amvox?
By: amanico : October 15th, 2014-00:54
1, 2, 3, 5, 7? 1: 2: 3: 5: 7: I was in love with the One... Deeply mad about the 2... Intrigued by the 3, and then.... Well.... Quite indifferent with the others. The 1 was a superb modern evocation of th Polaris. The 2 a captivating concept Watch. The 3 ...
A clear favourite: 2A
By: ztirual : October 15th, 2014-01:59
then, I agree, it sort of went pear shaped. But to each his/ her own...
# 1
By: Bobbe : October 15th, 2014-06:05
because of the pure forms, which remind me of the Polaris....
My vote has some bias ...
By: nilomis : October 15th, 2014-07:21
Because I own an Amvox 2 but my preference is for the Amvox 1 (SS please). I was silly to sell my Amvox 1 and one day it will be back. Cheers, Nilo
Black Concept
By: tinker2 : October 15th, 2014-10:23
Well, I love all three of the Amvox 2's the best-- mostly because they are the "original" of the second generation, but also because I find them to be the most legible. I myself own the black PVD, which I find to be the "purest" expression of the designer...
I did...
By: tinker2 : October 15th, 2014-12:21
I did try the Amvox III strap-- wasn't for me. The original one I liked, but broke at the lugs pin. The one I am wearing above is a custom one that I seem to like the most.
one more thing
By: tinker2 : October 15th, 2014-12:26
In fact I have the very same strap you have on the picture of the black concept at the top far left of your original post. It's just a too much too "butch" for me. And really makes it feel WAY race-car for me. I know I know, it is a car-inspired watch, bu...
You had to ask?
By: respo : October 15th, 2014-18:40
But I love the AMVOX I, too. Best, respo ...
Wow Respo
By: tinker2 : October 16th, 2014-05:31
Where did you get that literature? It seems to be from the watch's launch, no? Looks great, and I love and share your love for the watch-- but like I told you before, keep an eye on the fabric of the strap-- mine ripped along the lug pins at an inopportun...
The literature is...
By: respo : October 17th, 2014-06:21
...from the first Yearbook from JLC, if I am not mistaken. That first edition had a nice and well illustrated article about the AMVOX. The JLC Year Books are terrific publications. I missed #6 (2013) and #7 (2014), but I will continue the hunt. And I am p...
One More Vote for the "2"
By: Tim_M : October 15th, 2014-20:40
Amvox 2 for me, original Ti or platinum, please! The original is a pure vision, an original idea, and an enduring classic... I think it's hard to beat. Best, Tim
Amvox 2 for me...
By: Dave G : October 16th, 2014-09:49
The chronograph mechanism is just so original. Dave
Mine...
By: Dave G : October 18th, 2014-00:31
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Another thought
By: tinker2 : October 17th, 2014-13:52
I also think the work of Magali Metrailler cannot be over-estimated enough. And I am not sure how much she had to do with the iterations after the Amvox II. I know she is no longer with the company, but perhaps Nicolas can elaborate?
She was in charge of the Amvox III, and 5.
By: amanico : October 17th, 2014-14:08
Of course she was in charge of the Amvox II designs. The first, and the itérations. JLC wanted to go further in the design of the Amvox II. Personally, I don't find the open dial series was at the level of the first generation. The Racing was a bit better...
Magali Metrailler
By: tinker2 : October 19th, 2014-11:41
I wasn't trying to pry about Ms Metrailler's own creative opinions on the later models, only whether she actually participated on those later designs. I actually appreciative the open faced versions but find them almost impossible form my old eyes to read...
Another Amvox2 fan
By: Artoxares : October 20th, 2014-10:10
I enjoy mine a lot of course: But I keep dreaming of that one, which has never been produced: All the best, Nicolas ...