Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox R-Alarm Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/jaeger-lecoultre/#watches#.VXdSlVqRMlI The 2005 Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox R-Alarm commemorated Aston Martin's return to the 24 Hours of Lemans. One of only 500 produced, this Memovox alarm watch's 44mm titanium case and British Racing Green leave no doubt that it was designed for connoisseurs of high-performance machines. In fact, the relationship between Le Sentier's top watch manufacture and Britain's premier touring car constructor stretches back to the 1920s, when "Jaeger" dashboard instruments graced the interiors of the first Aston Martin sports/racing cars. In 2004, the long-running partners issued the Amvox series, a family of luxury watches designed to pay tribute to the companies' joint history. A year later, Aston Martin returned to racing with the DBR-9, and Jaeger-LeCoultre modified the Amvox accordingly. The bigger (44mm vs. 42mm), bolder (motorsport-inspired colors abound), and more exclusive (limited to 500 titanium and 150 platinum examples) Amvox R-Alarm literally roared to life in honor of the reborn Aston LeMans campaign. Each Amvox timepiece, regardless of generation, incorporates elements of style gleaned from their automotive inspiration. The Amvox R-Alarm features 270-degree dial calibration designed to echo the corresponding pattern on vintage Aston Martin speedometers. British Racing Green is the dominant feature of the titanium Amvox R-Alarm. As the traditional racing color of British competitors in internationa