ReviewPresenting The New And Updated 2022 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Series

An Overview

For over 40 years, Maurice Lacroix have created timepieces that ooze quality and refinement by combining traditional Swiss watchmaking techniques with focused design details and features. The timepieces by Maurice Lacroix embody their own character and are well-known and admired, especially in their price segment. The Swiss brand’s most iconic design is unquestionably the Aikon. It was initially introduced in the 1990s as the Calypso collection—crucial to the company’s early success in the market, because of its appeal as a premium sport watch with integrated straps.

The Calypso’s composition was ultimately updated for a contemporary audience and released as the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz in 2016, before the brand expanded the new collection with automatic models. Using the latter model as a source of inspiration, the design of the watch included several rounded edges along with a modern interpretation of the Calypso’s six ‘claws’ on top of the bezel. Since then, the Aikon Quartz has gone through several changes and has been introduced in a wide range of additional variants using various design tweaks and materials. Now in 2022, Maurice Lacroix have revisited their Aikon Quartz model once again in the spirit of constant progress to integrate greater aesthetics and technology.

Impressions

A closer look at the Aikon Quartz models will reveal some subtle upgrades. Each curve, angle, line, and surface has undergone meticulous refinement, resulting in a fresh, uncluttered appearance. Aikon has been updated for modern tastes retaining the DNA of the erstwhile Calypso, most significantly, the six-arm bezel. Additionally, each reference’s specification has been improved, boosting the sensation of perceived luxury as a whole. The new Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz watches’ dials also include a few tasteful improvements. The sleek, smooth surface of the dials in these recent releases is finished with sun-brushed opaline treatment and available in various hues to pick from. The brand’s ‘easy strap exchange’ mechanism has been added to the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz watches, which is another new feature. Always brimming with new ideas and new versions of the iconic watch, Maurice Lacroix Aikon is extensive and encompasses a wide, yet streamlined array of design, colours and sizes.

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Down To The Details

The Case

An excellent watch, especially in its segment, the Aikon Quartz’s most distinctive feature is the case design. Maurice Lacroix own the case-making factory, which makes cases for other companies as well as their own. This allows them to produce the cases in-house with control on quality. With modest casing improvements, the Aikon Quartz is available in two sizes: 35mm and 40mm. Except for two-tone variants that use a combination of stainless steel and PVD-treated 4N steel, all models come in steel cases. Offering a water resistance of 100m, the case retains its cushion-shaped central container with a round bezel on top, adorned with the six signature claws. The special element of the case is how comfortable it feels on the wrist due to the way the lugs are curved downwards.

There are two models with mother-of-pearl dials, with and without gemstones on the bezel

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The Dial

The dials of the new Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz watches showcase refined upgrades and include largely two variants to choose from in the main Aikon Quartz line, both equally refined and brimming with character. The 40mm models are available with a black, blue or green dial, while the 35mm versions come in black, blue or white mother-of-pearl. There are two mother-of-pearl references, with and without gemstones on the bezel. The notion of elegance extends with the baton-shaped hands, as well as the applied indices, with a choice of rhodium or diamond. At three o’clock, the date window partially obscures the indices. All these different design elements come together seamlessly, making the Aikon Quartz really stand out from the crowd.

The dials showcase refined upgrades and the 40mm models are available with a black, blue or green dial, while the 35mm versions come in black, blue or white mother-of-pearl

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The Movement

Despite advancements in automatic movements available, quartz movements continue to remain far more accurate than mechanical. All these models come with highly-accurate Swiss quartz movements. Aside from a battery change every couple of years, The Aikon Quartz watch will continue to run even if you go months without wearing it.

The Strap

This watch goes well with everyday attire and is even suitable for formal situations as the five-link metal bracelet seems to flawlessly flex and contour the wrist without being too thick or too thin. An added plus, the brand’s ‘easy strap exchange’ system allows the user to switch straps in seconds, without the need for tools. The alternative straps are made of leather or rubber. Versatility is ensured with the new Aikon Quartz, to put it simply.

The watch goes well with everyday attire and is suitable for formal situations as the five-link metal bracelet seems to flawlessly flex and contour

The brand's 'easy strap exchange' system allows the user to switch straps in seconds

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The Final Word

Most of the time, brands change incrementally with each year’s novelties, but sometimes, they come up with a collection that completely reinvents their offerings. And that is exactly what the Aikon collection did with its launch in 2016. The model’s success has since been extremely remarkable. Nevertheless, Maurice Lacroix have demonstrated the need for ongoing development with the release of this most recent model, with an extension of the collection with new dial colours and metal combinations. Even though the new Aikon Quartz has significantly uplifted specifications, it is still accessible, maintaining Maurice Lacroix’s reputation for providing products with excellent perceived value.