Maurice Lacroix expands the Aikon Automatic Skeleton collection with three new variants, two with cases increased to 42 mm and a third with a 39 mm case.
In recent years, Maurice Lacroix paid particular attention to the demands of the brand's customers and retailers, so much so that in early 2010, Also at their request, the company decided to reinterpret a model that had enjoyed good success during the 1990s: the Calypso. Thus, in 2016, the Aikon was born, offered over the years in different versions and using various materials, including ceramic, and which today is Maurice Lacroix's best-selling collection. In 2022 it is the turn of the Aikon Skeleton, with a 39 mm case and characterised by the skeleton movement on the dial side and the grey tone.
Now, always keeping the demands of customers and retailers in mind, the company presented three new versions of the Aikon Skeleton Automatic, two of which have larger case sizes than the 2022 model (the diameter is 42 mm) and a third with a 39 mm case. The thickness is 11 mm for all models.
In addition, Two of these new versions (with 39 or 42 mm cases) sport a blue coating for the movement, instead of grey. However, the company also launched a new model with a 42 mm case characterised by the use of grey.
The new Aikon Skeleton by Maurice Lacroix: now also with 42 mm case
Alongside the 39 mm case version, launched in 2022, the company is now also offering 42 mm case versions.
Beneath the transparent sapphire crystal, there is the ML115 automatic calibre (also visible from the back side, which has a sapphire porthole), made in collaboration with Sellita. This 28,800 vib/h movement, with a customised skeleton rotor, guarantees a 38-hour power reserve.
On the sapphire crystal dial, here are luminescent hands and indexes (thanks to the use of SuperLuminova) and the company logo, but only on the 39 mm version (in the 42 mm one it is located on the flange, at 12 o'clock).
The new Aikon Skeleton Automatic has a screw-locked crown and a case back closed by seven screws: Water resistance is guaranteed up to an impressive 20 atmospheres. Note, on the bezel, the knights typical of the collection, reminiscent of the aforementioned Calypso of the 1990s.
The integrated bracelet on five rows of links, with a double folding clasp equipped with two safety buttons, is easily replaceable thanks to theEasy Strap Exchange System by Maurice Lacroix, which then allows it to be exchanged for a strap in a few simple steps.
Price3,600 euro.
