The replica AMVOX 2 is a copy of the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2, the Aston Martin co-branded chronograph that replaced side pushers with a vertical trigger. A strong 1:1 build fires a working chronograph from that trigger, keeps the 44 mm case proportions intact, and matches the factory dial layout. A weak build hides a decorative trigger, misplaces the subdials, and runs a thin quartz module behind a printed dial.
What makes the AMVOX2 different from a standard chronograph?
Instead of pushers on the case flank, the AMVOX2 uses a vertical trigger. Pressing the sapphire crystal near 12 o'clock starts and stops the chronograph, and pressing near 6 o'clock resets it. That single design choice drives everything a replica has to get right, because the case has no pusher holes to hide behind.
How do you spot a low-grade replica AMVOX 2?
- The vertical trigger does nothing when pressed, or the chronograph only runs from a hidden pusher.
- Dial printing looks flat and fuzzy, with the Aston Martin signature and brand logo misaligned or too heavy.
- The crystal sits proud of the bezel or shows heavy edge distortion at an angle.
- Caseback engraving is shallow, with incorrect reference numbers or the wrong font weight.
- Subdial hands are painted instead of blued or silvered.
Which movement should a replica AMVOX 2 use?
Most convincing replicas run an Asian automatic chronograph movement with a modified module to mimic the vertical trigger, which keeps the case near 44 mm and about 15 mm thick. Cheap quartz versions are slimmer, tick once per second, and cannot match the sweep of the subdial hands. Automatic copies cost more but feel closer to the original on the wrist, and they are usually the only versions worth owning.
Case, crystal, and strap details to verify
The original AMVOX2 case measures about 44 mm and appears in titanium, steel, and black ceramic finishes. Check the lug shape, the crown guards, and how cleanly the bezel meets the case mid-line. The strap is normally black alligator or rubber on a signed deployant clasp, so stitching density and clasp engraving are quick tells.
Is a replica AMVOX 2 a good choice?
The AMVOX2 suits buyers who want the Aston Martin connection without a chronograph that looks like every other racing watch. Because the genuine watch is discontinued and was built in limited numbers, replica demand stays steady. Buy from a seller who shows the trigger function on video and names the movement before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does the replica AMVOX 2 chronograph actually work?
On high-grade versions, yes. The vertical trigger starts, stops, and resets the chronograph, though the feel is lighter than the original. Ask the seller for a video showing the chronograph starting, stopping, and resetting to zero.
What size is a replica AMVOX 2?
Most are built to the original 44 mm diameter with a lug width near 22 mm. Measure your wrist first, because the case wears large on narrow arms.
Which AMVOX 2 colorway is most accurate?
The black dial with white numerals in the titanium case is the safest replica choice, since the high contrast hides small printing errors. Ceramic and colored editions depend on finish quality that varies between factories.