Vroom Vroom…


The eighth anniversary of the partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre
and Aston Martin is being celebrated with the presentation of the
AMVOX7, a very sporty and technical timepiece featuring among other
things a 44mm titanium case and a dial with the pattern of the radiator
grille of the new Aston Martin Vanquish. The AMVOX7 Chronograph
largely keeps with the signature look of the now almost decade-old
series, but there are a few changes from prior models. Mostly notably
are a new case design and a function new to the AMVOX line which debuts
in the AMVOX7: the radial power-reserve display. And the very cool
vertical-trigger chronograph system, first launched by JLC in 2005, is
also incorporated into the watch. I’ll break it all down, below.
44mm titanium case, automatic mechanical JLC Caliber 756, openworked
dial with applied numerals and anthracite grey chronograph counters,
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin logos engraved on the case-back,
interchangeable strap/bracelet

Ref. 194 T4 70
The “Radial Power Reserve Display”
This radial power-reserve display appears through two apertures in
the upper part of the inner bezel ring, on either side of the black dial
— notice the two red “strips”. When the watch is wound, the red power
reserve strips move towards each other, meeting at the 12 o’clock
numeral when fully wound. As the barrel winds down, they gradually move
apart.
The “Vertical Trigger Chronograph”
As also shown in the video above, the watch also has JLC’s
“vertical-trigger chronograph” setup. Contrary to misguided reports on
other blogs, the vertical-trigger system is not new, it debuted in
2005. The way it works is that rather than pushing a typical
chronograph pusher, a simple press on the watch glass starts the
chronograph. A press at 12 o’clock starts or stops the chronograph
mechanism, while the same operation performed on the lower end of the
dial resets the chronograph hand to zero. A trigger on the side of the
case can be set to a locked position which prevents inadvertent use of
the chronograph. So simple, yet so sophisticated!
Also note the Aston Martin logo on the inner bezel ring and the
radiator grille design which resembles that of Aston Martin Vanquish
cars:

The new AMVOX Case
JLC notes that the AMVOX case was give a “complete facelift”, though
that choice of words is probably more appropriate for a dial rather than
a case. Anyway…the new case is give a subtle change in shape so as to
sit more ergonomically on the wrist. The lugs are also redesigned so as
to provide improved integration with the strap and again a more
ergonomic fit. The crown is also integrated into the case and with an
easier grip and more accurate handling, according to JLC.

Summary
Overall JLC has done a great job with this watch — adding both subtle
design changes for both functional an aesthetic reasons and
incorporating new mechanics with the radial power reserve display. I
would say that this piece has just slightly less “cool” and “wow factor”
JLC AMVOX2 Rapide from which could actually lock and unlock the doors of your Aston Martin Rapide!
Price for the AMVOX 7 Chronograph seen here in titanium is $26,000. Available in 2013.

Did You Know?
The first Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX watch was jointly announced on
Septebmer 22, 2004 by JLC’s Jérôme Lambert and Aston Martin’s Dr. Ulrich
Bez. The AMVOX1 was an alarm watch inspired by none other than the
1965 JLC Memovox!
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