Aston Martin once made a watch that could unlock your car and costs $34,000
Published on Oct 08, 2025 at 6:04 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Oct 08, 2025 at 3:19 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Aston Martin once joined forces with high-end watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre to create a special watch that could be used to unlock your car door.
The two companies began working together back in 2006.
Aston Martin wanted to create a unique way of opening its car doors without needing a key.
So, Jaeger-LeCoultre set about creating AMVOX2 Transponder – and it didn’t come cheap.
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Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre made a Bond-worthy watch
Long before the Apple Watch was launched, allowing folks to open their car doors with a flick of their wrist, Aston Martin was working on a unique watch idea.
As well as looking smart, because it was created by Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre, the AMVOX2 Transponder would allow the owner to simply press a button on the watch and open up their car door.
The first AMVOX2 Transponder was launched in 2006 and was a real piece of engineering.
According to a report in Forbes from the time, Jaeger-LeCoultre created a special sapphire crystal that acted like a button.
Pressing down on the left side of the crystal would open the car, while pressing the right would lock it.
The original watch was available in three different models, each one designed to only work with its corresponding car: an Aston Martin DBS, DB9, or Rapide.
However, in 2014, a second edition AMVOX2 Transponder was released.
This time around, the watch could be set up to open any Aston Martin model.
It was even given a redesigned dial, and fitted with an improved antenna system for the transponder device.
As you might have already guessed, the James Bond-worthy watches didn’t come cheap.
A new one would set you back a whopping $34,000, while even a used model could sell for upwards of $20,000.
Luxury carmakers and luxury watchmakers go hand-in-hand
Aston Martin isn’t the only high-end carmaker that has partnered with an equally high-end watchmaker.
Richard Mille has worked with both McLaren and Ferrari.
Earlier this year, Richard Mille and Ferrari launched the limited edition RM 42-01, which costs up to $1.5 million.
While Jacob & Co made a limited edition Bugatti Chiron timepiece, one of which was snapped up by Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
