Description

Maurice Lacroix presents the Aikon Chronograph Skeleton, the first skeletonised chronograph movement in its Aikon Automatic line-up. The openworked chronograph movement is not new; it was first featured in the Masterpiece collection and reappears today in the virile case of the brand’s vision of an accessible luxury sports watch. The modern, technical look of this newcomer is underlined with the grey-on-grey composition with black markings and barely a trace of colour.

The two sub-dials are arranged horizontally and have been cut by laser to eliminate as much material as possible with small seconds at 9 o’clock and the 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock. The sub-dials are a grey colour with black markings and held in place by four arms of the same colour. Playing with a palette of light and dark greys, the movement is treated with DLC black gold.

The reverse side of the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Chronograph Skeleton reveals more details of the automatic chronograph calibre ML206 based on the trustworthy cam-and-lever Valjoux 7753. The Valjoux-powered Maurice Lacroix chronograph movement might not be as interesting as a column-wheel chronograph, but is a precise and reliable ally allowing ML to keep its prices in check. Beating at 28,800vph, the movement has a power reserve of 48 hours. The back of the movement features standard finishes with vertical Geneva stripes on the bridges and the openworked rotor.