Just Arrived! Jaeger-LeCoultre - Amvox II
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Supposedly this was a used watch in very good condition. As far as I can tell it's completely mint, including the strap. The watch looks completely unworn, not a mark on it and the strap is still stiff with no creases.
If you're not familiar, JLC stopped producing these in 2010. This particular model was limited to 750 pieces. A very unique chronograph that clearly has no pushers. The chronograph is activated by the crystal. Just press down on the crystal at 12 O'clock to start and stop the chronograph. 6 O'clock resets it. There is a switch on the left-hand side of the case to lock the crystal and prevent accidental actuation of the chronograph. You can also set the switch to be able to start and stop but not reset. All that and it still has 50m water resistance.
Prior to this, my biggest watch purchase was my Omega Speedmaster Professional (Moon Watch), which I had purchased back in 2013. The one that started this whole thread. After that purchase, it was back to boutique watches in the 200-1800 price range...mostly towards the lower end of the range.
This time I was looking for something a little more special. I'm a tool watch guy...mostly collect dive and aviator watches. I have one watch that I would consider "dressy" and even that is a really modern take on a moon-phase by Christopher Ward; the "C-1 Moonglow".
I knew I wanted something a little "different"...but also something by a brand with a great horological history. The coolest thing (to me) about mechanical watches is the movements. I'm just fascinated by the movements. That led me to JLC..."the watchmakers, watchmaker". While I appreciate the "Master Ultra Thin Moon-Phase" and the "Reverso's"...I wanted something more for "everyday wear". I'm casual...even when I'm working, it's blue jeans every day. If I'm dressing up I'll add a sport coat to my blue jeans...that's me.
The Amvox line just struck a chord with me. Sporty, but refined. Modern and interesting...but not totally in your face. At 44mm it wears smaller thanks to short curved lugs which come in at just under 50mm lug to lug. Very wearable on my 6.5" wrist. Easy to read, cool unique features and modern everyday looks...I love it.