Maurice Lacroix entered the closely contested luxurious sports activities watch market fairly a while in the past, with the introduction of a mechanical Aikon again in 2018 already. Since then, it’s are available many colors and supplies, and in numerous kinds. From strong divers to chronographs, and from vibrant summer time watches to creatively complicated renditions, it’s just about all been completed. Nonetheless, following shopper suggestions, Maurice Lacroix is now increasing the vary as soon as extra with light-weight fashions in each the Aikon Computerized 42 and Aikon Computerized Chronograph traces. Surprisingly, it makes use of titanium in each grade 2 and grade 5!
Aikon Computerized 42 Titanium
Loosely primarily based on the Calypso from the Nineteen Nineties, the Aikon is available in a formed case with a hard and fast bezel and 6 signature claws. A number of sizes and supplies have been launched up to now, however Maurice Lacroix opted for the Computerized 42 (for 42mm) to debut a modern titanium exterior, alongside the Computerized Chronograph which we’ll get to in a bit. The case and bracelet are manufactured from a mixture of grade 2 and grade 5 titanium, offering an fascinating play of contrasts in color and ending. The claws, as an example, are completed in grade 5 titanium, which may be polished to a shiny end, versus grade 2 titanium.
Other than the fabric for the case and bracelet, the one different modifications are to the dial. This is available in both a vibrant purple tone or a subdued monochromatic gray. It’s completed within the typical Aikon type with a lattice-like motif, utilized markers and fingers with Tremendous-LumiNova and a framed date window. Sandwiched between the dial and sapphire crystal caseback, is the Calibre ML115, primarily based on the Sellita SW200. This delivers an influence reserve of 38 hours and runs on the fee of 28,800vph. As anticipated, the Aikon Computerized 42 Titanium comes on an built-in grade 2 and grade 5 titanium bracelet.
Fast Information – 42mm x 11mm – grade 2 & grade 5 titanium case – fastened bezel with claws – sapphire crystal entrance & again – hexagonal crown – 200m waterproof – purple or gray dial with lattice-like motif – utilized markers & fingers with Tremendous-LumiNova – framed date window – Calibre ML 115 (Sellita SW200 base) – automated winding – 28,800vph – 38h energy reserve – built-in titanium bracelet with folding buckle – CHF 2,700
Aikon Chronograph 44 Titanium
Then on to the Aikon Computerized Chronograph Titanium which is barely greater than its time-and-date sibling. At 44mm it’s a quite sizeable watch so dressing it in the identical grade 2 and grade 5 titanium combine definitely helps in carrying consolation. Essential to notice is that this isn’t the primary titanium Aikon Computerized Chronograph, but it surely’s the primary one with a mixture of titanium grades. Naturally, it falls in keeping with the chronograph fashions we’ve seen up to now, with its hanging bezel and flat crystals back and front. The pushers are partially shrouded and flank a hexagonal crown. Just like the Aikon Computerized 42 Titanium, the water resistance is rated at 200m.
When it comes to dials, we get a selection of the identical daring purple color or a gleaming gold-tone, each completed with contrasting subdials and a framed day-date window. The subdials are both gray or black and given a snailed end, for an fascinating play of colors and textures. It’s powered by the automated Calibre ML112, primarily based on the Sellita SW500. This has a frequency of 28,800vph and a operating time of 48 hours when absolutely wound. This too is worn on an built-in titanium bracelet (once more a mixture of grade 2 and grade 5).
Fast Information – 44mm x 15mm – grade 2 & grade 5 titanium case – fastened bezel with signature claws – sapphire crystal entrance & again – shrouded pushers – hexagonal crown – 200m waterproof – purple or golden dial with lattice-like motif – contrasting snailed subdials – polished fingers & markers with Tremendous-LumiNova – Calibre ML112 (Sellita SW500 base) – automated chronograph – 28,800vph – 48h energy reserve – built-in titanium bracelet with folding buckle – CHF 4,150
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