Maurice Lacroix has recently updated its Aikon Automatic Chronograph line by adding new case and dial colors. While the core design remains unchanged, the personality has evolved. We've seen recent Aikon Chronograph variants in titanium, and the brand has also used bronze in models like the Aikon Venturer Bronze 43mm Anthracite. This latest model features a DLC coating on the stainless steel case for the first time. Combined with new dial colors, Maurice Lacroix offers Aikon Automatic Chronograph fans a fresh model.
The stainless steel case still measures 44 mm in diameter but now has a matte black DLC coating, giving the watch a stealthy effect. The classic six arms on the bezel with polished double plates are now made of gunmetal, contrasting with the case while maintaining a dark tone. This style traces back to the 1990s Calypso collection. The theme of six is a constant, with the chronograph pushers set in hexagonal bases, and the knurling on the crown complements the overall design language. The sapphire crystal is flat with an anti-reflective coating, and the exhibition case back is also sapphire with black DLC coating. The watch is water-resistant to 200 meters, allowing for recreational diving.
The dial continues the dark theme with light blue accents for contrast. The dial base has a matte gunmetal finish with an embossed square pattern, and the faceted hour and minute hands and indices are gunmetal with Super-LumiNova luminescent coating. The 30-minute and 12-hour counters at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions are black with a snail pattern, while the small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock is light blue. The central chronograph seconds hand is light blue and, along with the small seconds hand, adds a bright touch to this dark ensemble. The day/date complication is in separate windows at the 3 o’clock position. An integrated light blue FKM rubber strap with a black DLC buckle completes the two-tone aesthetic.
Inside beats the caliber ML112, based on the Sellita SW500. It features 25 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 per hour (4 Hz), and a 48-hour power reserve. Functions include central hours, minutes, and chronograph seconds with a small seconds hand at the 9 o’clock position, dual chronograph counters, and a day/date complication at the 3 o’clock position. Decorations include circular graining and Côtes de Genève pattern.
The exact price of the new Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Chronograph Sprint is yet to be determined, but it is expected to cost around 3,000 euros (3600 USD). For more information, visit mauricelacroix.com.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – MAURICE LACROIX AIKON AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH SPRINT
Case: 44 mm diameter x 15 mm height – stainless steel with matte black DLC coating – fixed bezel with gunmetal six-arm design – flat sapphire crystal – exhibition case back – integrated strap design – chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock – water resistance 200 m
Dial: matte sunray gray with embossed square pattern – black chronograph counters at 12 and 6 o’clock with snail pattern – light blue small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock – central chronograph seconds hand in light blue – hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova coating – applied gray indices with Super-LumiNova inserts – day/date window at 3 o’clock
Movement: caliber ML112 (based on Sellita SW500) – automatic – 25 jewels – 28,800 per hour (4 Hz) – 48-hour power reserve – central hours, minutes, and small seconds hand – chronograph – day/date – decorated with circular graining and Geneva stripes
Strap: integrated light blue FKM rubber with black DLC pin buckle
Price: to be confirmed – approximately 3,000 euros or 3600 USD