Maurice Lacroix Expand Aikon Skeleton with 42mm and Blue Editions

Back in 2022 Maurice Lacroix released the Aikon Skeleton at 39mm in a monochrome grey design. It proved immensely popular and in the three years since, Maurice Lacroix have been collecting feedback from retailers and customers on where to take the collection next. The result, new sizes and new colours. While it’s not the most exciting, headline grabbing news, it’s the type of release that should always be appreciated, giving customers more opportunities to find their perfect timepiece. The result is the Aikon Skeleton 42mm as well as fresh blue colours at both 39mm and 42mm.

To me, 39mm is the goldilocks of watch sizes but given the Aikon’s integrated bracelet sports watch design, I appreciate it is on the smaller end of the spectrum. By releasing a 42mm version of the watch with the exact same aesthetic, it’s much more appealing for collectors with thick wrists. Although it’s actually a touch smaller than the 43mm, 44mm and 45mm editions that preceded the 39mm version. Evidently Maurice Lacroix is searching for the goldilocks zone as well.

In terms of colour, the new collection comes with two. The 42mm model is available with either grey or blue skeletonised dials and there’s also a new 39mm model with blue dial as well. Blue is one of Maurice Lacroix’s signature colours so it makes sense that it’s the first to be added alongside the monochromatic versions. The blue really highlights the architecture of the skeletonised display.

The 42mm editions house the same movement as their smaller counterparts. The ML135 with 38-hour power reserve. All three of the new watches are priced at CHF 3,450 (approx. £3,100). That’s the same as the 2022 edition though that has seen its price rise steadily due to inflation.

More details at Maurice Aikon.

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