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Great post Nico...
Jun 16, 2009,16:43 PM
I love your pictures and review. Looks like everyone had a good time last weekend.
Having looked at the new AMVOX2 pictures extensively, I think I would have preferred the white dial on the black PVD case and the black dial on the polished titanium case. Oh well...
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24 Hours Le Mans Race... It is all about Friendship, watches, and cars.
By: amanico : June 15th, 2009-00:32
We were some " happy few " to be invited for an extraodinary week end, which coincided with the Legendary Car Race, and with the presentation of a very nice version of the yet well known Chronograph Amvox II,the Amvox Racing. It was also the opportunity (...
YOU LUCKY B%$&T£*DS!!!! How fabulous was that? I was
By: 219 : June 15th, 2009-01:34
feeling pretty good about the world until I read this post and realized what I missed out on.... Fourth place for the Aston if I recall correctly - you must have had mixed feelings with Peugot across the line first. Brilliant post Amanico - beautiful phot...
Lovely DBR1/2
By: BDLJ : June 15th, 2009-20:54
Looks like a fantastic weekend, though I must say I prefer the GT1 and GT2 categories to the LMP cars, particularly the diesels. No watches allowed in the pool?!
I perfectly remember your post, last year, Andrew
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-08:31
And was thinking the same! No mixed feelings, my friend, as it was vital for Peugeot to win the race, for the future races... And I'm very happy to see that Aston Martin wqs in fact the first Petrol car ( not diesel ) in the classification. So all is good...
Like the blackened version with its blackened crown
By: happyguy1688 : June 15th, 2009-02:22
though the slide on the other side remain metallic (prefer it to be blackened as well) . Also don't understand rationale of changing style of hands, much prefer hands of original A2. Nice edition but not good enough to make owner of original A2 to add ano...
Well, I discussed about the hands with the JLC team
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-08:39
And the explanation was about the balance of the dial, by giving more presence to the shorter hour hand... The Amvox II and the racing model are 2 different watches, so I think each of them will find their admirers, and in some cases, the same lovers! Bes...
Le Mans...
By: david.graham : June 15th, 2009-03:36
Nicolas, I have to say this probably my favourite "event" post ever. Great cars, fantastic Amvox watches and congenial hosts in the team from JLC & Aston Martin. I have to say I am completely envious of you all - particularly Jerome grabbing a quick dance...
Well, David, some are dancing while others are taking pics
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-08:45
Do you remember " The Good, the Bad and the Ugly "? " The world is divided in 2 categories, Tuco: There are those who hold the gun, and the others who dig...Now, Dig, Tuco "... I was the one who took the pics... As for the watches, I'm positively surprise...
Ahh, the whole gang
By: Asimut : June 15th, 2009-04:20
of crooks! What a sight! Looks like a fantastic event once more......well us plebeians must continue with our dull lives,,,, Cheers, Asi
What a report....
By: MiniCooper : June 15th, 2009-04:59
I do not understand the purpose, was it for our enjoyment or for us to be jealous? LOL It seems that you really enjoyed yourselves- how could you not? great race, great environment and first glances at the new AMVOX. I share your feeling about the race mo...
What a marvelous experience.
By: emcquillan : June 15th, 2009-05:04
Thank you for sharing Le Mans with this great story complimented by pictures of beautiful watches, cars and people. It looks like Jaeger-LeCoultre delivered a first class event for you fortunate enthusiasts. Wowie, even the water looks better in France!
Tough life Nicolas...
By: AT : June 15th, 2009-05:24
Great post, you're mixing all the good Ws: Watches, Wheels, Women and WIne It looks like the weather was also in a good mood too.
Niiice..but what about the strap that.....
By: jankroyer : June 15th, 2009-05:53
Jerome is wearing on his Polaris '68. On the picture it looks awesome, so do you know where it's possible to buy the strap? Regards, Jan
At JLC, Jan
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-10:26
I'm sure Jerome will tell you more about this strap, but he ordered it at the JLC Paris Boutique, if I'm not wrong... A Black Calf. Best, Nicolas
That's it
By: Dje : June 17th, 2009-01:09
Hi Nicolas is right, I ordered it from the JLC Paris boutique. Cheers Dje
Great day (and night) at the races
By: respo : June 15th, 2009-06:00
Wow, Nicolas, begin transported about by helicopter now? Thanks for returning to earth long enough to give us a fantastic report on the event. Nice to see Magali wearing her own design in the MC Chrono, I believe, on her wrist (did you notice that David??...
Agree Respo...
By: david.graham : June 15th, 2009-08:29
All the Polaris' back in the safe so our hard-pressed moderator and his chums can take a dip in the pool!!! lol Yes I noticed Megali's MC Chrono - the girl has great taste (not in dancing partners), even if she did design it!! lol Cheers David
What a brilliant and orgasmic post!
By: fernando : June 15th, 2009-07:35
Life of a moderator isn't too bad at all! Thanks for sharing all with us poor souls sitting behind our desk staring at our computer screens wishing we were on that helo with you heading out towards Le Mans.Everything looked picture perfect , the hotel is ...
it was good to meet you there..
By: jaeger92 : June 15th, 2009-08:25
..I was not invited by JLC but by the winner of this edition but I wandered a lot around Aston Martin paddock ! you have spent such good days !!! and this AMVOX is great !! perhaps my future JLC ? My kingdom for a JLC cap and for a JLC-Aston Martin shirt ...
It was my pleasure, too, Fabrice!
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-10:40
Agree with you on the Amvox II... A technical, young, and original watch, nicely designed, at least, to me. As for the shirt and cap, ask for them when you get the A II!... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-06-16 10:41:05
While reading your report...
By: nwp627 : June 15th, 2009-10:09
...I was able to feel the vibrations of the cars and hear their roar as they raced around the track. A very good mixture of words and photographs, thank you Nicolas. If I may make a request, please report next on a JLC "outing" to a South Pacific paradise...
LOL, Neil...
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-10:45
Will try to do it again... But with Diving watches, next time! I'm very happy you felt my post this way, because this was my 1st purpose, indeed. Thanks, Neil. Nicolas
Just wonderfull!!!!!
By: javierleon : June 15th, 2009-10:27
Amazing post Nicolas, Thank you for the pics
Wow! That looks Fun!
By: patrick_y : June 15th, 2009-11:06
Thank you for taking us along with your tremendous experience!
And all that on Rolex territory!
By: Starman : June 15th, 2009-12:25
Hey Nicolas, Maybe all those JLC badges were bad luck on Rolex grounds. For the Aston Martin cars that is! I'm sorry, I am just extremely jealous at you. I follow Le Mans racing for probably all my life and it is a must thing for me to go there some day. ...
That was one of my thoughts of the week end, Starman
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-11:31
I love the crying V 8, 10 or 12 Petrol engines, much more demonstrative than the diesels... It's a bit sad, indeed. BUT for AM, all was not good, but excellent, as they were the first Petrol Cars! So, THe Rolex malediction didn't hurt AM! As for the Amvox...
when can we order these beauties ?
By: jaeger92 : June 15th, 2009-12:37
Nico, do you have any idea of when the AD will be able to deliver the 1st models ? any idea of the price ?
They will hit the market
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-11:26
In October. List price: 13 500 Euros, for the Titanium or the PVD. Best, Nicolas
Some remarks !
By: bimbeano : June 15th, 2009-13:02
Nicolas, despite this being one of the maddest posts on this forum (it is totally sublime !!!!!) i have some serious remarks. First :In the chopper you look a bit anxious, héhé ... Second: You told us you supported the Aston Martin team but it seems like ...
Hi, Filip
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-11:51
So, so, so ... 1/ Wasn't anxious at all, I love Helicopters... THe Air Hostess, even if a bit hairy, was giving us a perfect ervice! 2/ Damn, I've been mistaken! 3/ It is not beer, it is apple juice! But I must agree on one point: I'm an inglorious B...O!...
Superb post Nico !
By: foversta : June 15th, 2009-13:55
Glad to see some familiar faces ! Jerome and you seemed to really enjoy the event ! Congrats for the pics and report ! Fr.Xavier
Poor man... your life is reaaaaaaaaaaally hard! LOL
By: E.J. : June 15th, 2009-14:31
One of the best post that I´ve saw here, thanks mon ami. Friends, great and marvellous places, food, drink, cars, watches.... all is here. You´re a lucky man.... thanks for show us your "hard life"... Best, my dear friend! emilio
No, no, Malik
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-13:34
Just Apple Juice... Best, Nicolas
Coincidently I watched the Le Mans film last week...
By: marcelo : June 15th, 2009-16:18
…and the beginning of the race last Saturday. I’m no specialist on Le Mans but assume the big straight on the upper part of the circuit diagram is the legendary Mulsanne straight, mutilated by two d@#% chicanes. How I wish some mad guy took over the circu...
Yes, Marcelo, the sound of these extraordinary machines
By: amanico : June 16th, 2009-13:44
Is a big part of the pleasure, of the joy to attend to a car race. It fills your senses in an intense way. The sound of a diesel like this is astonishing in temrs of silence, which is sad if you compare it to the melody of the Aston Martin LMP1 for instan...
Partying it up i see N!
By: matrix : June 15th, 2009-20:06
Good times it seemed. Thanks for sharing your joy with us with an awesome report once again! Cool castle and awesome ticks/rides to go with as well of course. To answer your question, I personally prefer the RA II with the white in its dial. It makes it l...
I try to do my Best, Matrix...
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-07:52
The MSRP is simple: 13 500 Euros for each of these Racing... Avaibility in October Tempted? Best, Nicolas
Pura Vida, Nico!!!
By: AlexSunrise : June 15th, 2009-21:27
Thanks for taking us along with you! One can easily tell that you had a great time! Gracias por compartir la experiencia. Salud y un abrazo, Alejandro
For once, Alejandro
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-08:10
I had fun... I don't live in a magnificient place in Mexico! Un abrazo, Amigo! Nicolas
Wow, what a post
By: Guille : June 16th, 2009-06:45
La Dolce Vita, and then some Thanks for sharing, looks a great time. POY looks very familiar ;-)
a dream weekend for all of you lucky lucky people
By: G99 : June 16th, 2009-08:18
Nico, if you ever need a personal assistant to fetch you drinks, nibbles, procure things we cant mention etc then i'm your man i watched some of it on TV in between bike races and it was very good, but it must have been superb to have been there and even ...
Hey Graham
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-08:21
We'll have test in London, in a few days, as per the Assistant! Hope you organized it well, my friend. ROFLMAO. It was a Dream, my friend, " just " a Dream! Catch you soon! Best, Nicolas
Yes, Guille
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-08:19
La Dolce Vita, remixed with talent by JLC. Aaaah ,you too, recognized POY??? Best, Nicolas
JLC + Gulf partnership next
By: ajlc : June 16th, 2009-15:18
Or am I reading too much into the strap (orange stitching, light blue dots).....?
Did you see the cars?
By: India Whiskey Charlie : June 16th, 2009-16:54
Gulf racing colors and logos all over them and the crew's uniforms:...
Great post Nico...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : June 16th, 2009-16:43
I love your pictures and review. Looks like everyone had a good time last weekend. Having looked at the new AMVOX2 pictures extensively, I think I would have preferred the white dial on the black PVD case and the black dial on the polished titanium case. ...
Interesting suggestion, IWC!
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-10:25
Yep, it would be interesting to imagine this combo! But as they are here, I find them dangerously appealing, even for me, who own the first generation... I need to think about it... Thanks for your nice words, IWC, I can tell you that the most pleasing th...
Just look at the first generation...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : June 17th, 2009-11:23
AMVOX2 you own. It's black PVD case and the dial has the silver ring. It looks perfect and the AMVOX2 Racing with the white face will look even more perfect in the black PVD case.
Naaah, on the pics I wore
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-11:36
My Friend's Black Amvox II... Mine is the olatinum version. Hence the " need " to get a blakc one! Best, Nicolas
"Champagne wishes and caviar dreams..."
By: dxboon : June 17th, 2009-03:38
...as Robin Leach, host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous used to say on the show. Nicolas, you certainly were living the high life, and I think it was a well-deserved treat. Great reporting! I felt I was able to experience the event in some small way ...
Thanks, Sister
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-22:31
Can't really say which one these 2 I prefer.... THanks for your kind words, Daos. Nicolas
I forgot to ask you a question about the PVD model
By: dxboon : June 17th, 2009-22:41
Sorry, Nicolas, I had meant to ask this earlier, but will the PVD'd Racing come with colored chrono levers or silver ones? I believe in one picture the prototype appears to have silver levers and in another orange ones. Am I mistaken somehow? Thanks again...
You have eagle eye, Daos!
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-23:22
These are protos, so things will be improved, of course. Yes, on the 2 black Racing Amvox, one doesn't have the orange Chrono levers, the good one being the orange, of course. Best, Nicolas
Stellar event, Nicolas!
By: Mr.Gatsby : June 17th, 2009-10:13
More importantly, glad you enjoyed the 'party' tremedously! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks, Mr Gatsby.
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-22:33
There were a lot of tremendous events organized by JLC, but 2 are on the top: - 2006, The Presentation of the Triptyque at the Musée Rodin, in Paris. - THis event. Total madness! Best, Nicolas
Finally someone
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 17th, 2009-13:24
honored your hard work as Moderator Mad post a pleasure to read after long day Was it a look ma' just one hand at last picture :0)) Thank you for sharing it all unselfishly with us Best Damian P.S. There are so many people that wish to be you in next life...
ROFL, Damian
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-22:36
Please no talk about my banker, the damn guy may read our forum! What about a mad GTG in Istria this summer? Now you know! Best, my friend. Nicolas
I'm late to the party Nicolas...
By: MichaelC : June 18th, 2009-08:00
Wonderful post, thank you for sharing your experience. My friend, I cannot decide which watch I like better. Intuition says it has to be the PVD, but that white dial looks gorgeous. Any elaboration between the two?
Both have a different personality, Michael
By: amanico : June 18th, 2009-22:59
And also different reasons to love... With the All black, you have a strong watch, with a very powerful look, dynamized by these small touches of orange. With the White dialed one, you play the card of the Vintage, a kind of Paul Newman JLC with this " ex...
What a lovely trip you had.
By: JPSF : June 18th, 2009-11:49
Great day. Great time with great people. Just perfect. BTW, I found Amvox2 DBS in SS among your photos. Is this watch same as in the JLC homepage, 499 LE? Best, Jean