New Editions of the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Skeleton 39mm and 42mm

Maurice Lacroix has lengthy been identified for its tackle accessible luxurious, providing good horological content material at respectable costs. Again in 2018, ML presented the Aikon Automatic collection, a variety of fashions that answered the rising demand for elegant sports activities watches with built-in bracelets – by utilizing the Nineteen Nineties Calypso design and remodelling it, the model was able to making a industrial hit. In 2022, the model evolved once more with the launch of the Aikon Automatic Skeleton 39mm, a reasonably compact mannequin with a motion co-developed with Sellita and utilizing a monochromatic gray scheme. Maurice Lacroix takes satisfaction in listening to buyer suggestions and now expands the gathering with extra sizes and colors. 

Again in 2022, the classic Aikon Automatic, which was principally identified in a closed dial type, with a stamped clous de Paris pattern – a traditional of the elegant sports activities watch class, which may hardly go improper – modified model and have become bolder, an openworked movement positioned beneath a clear sapphire dial, housed in a 39mm steel case. Simply to get the info proper, this was not the primary time the Aikon featured an openworked motion, as in 2018 already, ML introduced this version, however housed in an outsized 45mm case, with a extra complicated motion and a price ticket to match. The 39mm Aikon Computerized Skeleton was, nonetheless, easier and extra accessible, however nonetheless refined design-wise.

“We heard you” claims Maurice Lacroix, stating that retailers and clients mentioned they appreciated the styling of the 2022 release however fancied a splash of color and presumably a barely bigger, extra masculine different too. So right here we’re, with 3 new editions of the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Computerized Skeleton; a brand new blue dial for the 39mm mannequin, and a brand new 42mm model out there both in monochromatic gray or in Maurice Lacroix Blue.

Some issues don’t essentially have to alter, although. The fundamentals are an identical to what we’ve come to know with the Aikon since its preliminary launch in 2016 (as a quartz mannequin) or in 2018 (in mechanical variations). It begins with the case, which measures both 39mm or 42mm, with an honest thickness of 11mm in each cases. Whereas taking part in on the vibe of the elegant sports activities watch, the Aikon stays slightly strong, with a 200m water-resistance, because of a screw-down crown and a sapphire again secured by 8 screws. The barrel-shaped center case is topped by a round, raised bezel with 6 double arms (paying homage to the Nineteen Nineties Calypso) and a flat sapphire crystal. Most surfaces are brushed, with good polished bevels throughout.

The primary attraction of the Aikon Computerized Skeleton is the dial, or really its absence of a dial. The sapphire plate, on which faceted baton hour markers have been utilized along with the ML emblem (just for the 39mm), reveals the motion beneath. These rhodium-plated components, along with the palms, are partially coated with Tremendous-LumiNova. The primary plate has been opened, being a motion co-developed with Sellita on the bottom of the SW200, however in accordance with the specs required by ML. The rounded cutouts reveal most technical components beneath – opened barrel, wheels and regulating organ – and there’s now the choice of a blue background along with the traditional gray theme – once more, each colors can be found both in 39mm or 42mm. The plates and bridges are executed with alternating matte and brushed surfaces, to reinforce their shapes. A skinny interior flange consists of the minute monitor.

As mentioned, energy comes from a reasonably normal base motion – the SW200, a clone of the ETA 2824 – executed by Swiss motion maker Sellita, which designed this calibre ML135 on the request of Maurice Lacroix with customized bridges and a customized openworked rotor. This particular version of the ML115 calibre retains the identical specs as normal variations, which means 26 jewels, 4Hz frequency and 38h energy reserve.

A traditional for the Aikon assortment, these 39mm and 42mm Computerized Skeleton fashions are delivered normal with an built-in 5-link chrome steel bracelet, closed by a folding clasp and completed in the identical approach because the case – brushed surfaces, polished bevels. As at all times, it’s outfitted with the ML Simple Strap Change system, permitting you to swap the bracelet for an alternate rubber or leather-based strap, with just some user-friendly clicks (word: a take a look at the model’s web site states that on-line orders will obtain an extra rubber strap totally free till February seventeenth…)

Now out there from the model’s on-line boutique and retails, and a part of the everlasting assortment, all 3 new references of the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Computerized Skeleton (39mm and 42mm) are priced at EUR 3,600, CHF 3,450 or USD 3,950. For extra particulars, please go to MauriceLacroix.com.