Maurice Lacroix is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in 1975 and has its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Maurice Lacroix is a subsidiary of Desco von Schulthess, which was founded in 1889 and has roots in the silk trade. The mission of Maurice Lacroix is to develop, design, and manufacture watches with distinctive and powerful designs, as well as Swiss quality and standards of craftsmanship.
The bulk of the movements used by Maurice Lacroix are either Sellita or ETA movements, both of which are produced by Swatch Group. Some of the movements used by Maurice Lacroix are created in-house. They produce about 90,000 watches per year. Maurice Lacroix’s main areas of expertise include case and casing production, the movement part production, controls/tests, assembly, polishing, decorations, as well as finishes. Here’s a list of stylish Maurice Lacroix watches.
1. Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde
One of the stylish Maurice Lacroix watches is Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde. Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde is a stunning timepiece based on the world’s first square-wheel mechanism. This incredible combination of cutting-edge technology and high-end craftsmanship depicts the passage of time in a completely new and exciting way. Its square wheel, which is propelled by a toothed, cloverleaf-shaped wheel, functions flawlessly and is as precise as typical wheels. It also functions as a little seconds counter.
The hypnotic movements of these wheels provide the wearer with an extraordinary spectacle. It is operated by a hand-winding movement called the ML 156, which was developed in collaboration with the HE-ARC and is manufactured and assembled by Maurice Lacroix. This mechanism features patented square and cloverleaf-shaped wheels and is embellished with a Grand Colimaçon design. It has a power reserve of up to 45 hours and oscillates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz). A stainless steel case with a sand-blasted finish measures 43 mm in diameter. This exceptional timepiece is available with a mat black large-scale crocodile strap lined in black calfskin and over-stitched in black.
2. Pontos S Diver “Blue Devil” Limited Edition Watch
Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver “Blue Devil” Limited Edition Watch is packaged in a very impressive attache-style blue Pelican case. It is conveyed in a snug center cutout on the heavy-duty stainless steel bracelet, which is flanked by corresponding custom blue calfskin “NATO” strap, black rubber strap, and a specially made strap-changing tool.
The smart use of almost fluorescent yellow dialing and numerals compensate by sparkly gray and white minute markings are also spectacular. Even the yellow tip on the second hand and the offset crown for the rotating inner bezel are a subtle yet functional pop of color that blends in with the face’s color palette.
3. Pontos S Diving Chronograph Watch
The famed watchmaker achieved perfection by combining a retro style with contemporary lines. The Pontos S Diving Chronograph is easily identified by its bold details, which perfectly represent the Swiss brand’s high-end skill. Even though it is water-resistant to 200 meters/660 feet, this modern piece is a casual everyday watch that complements a variety of styles. Its masculine 43 mm stainless steel case has a nice combination of brushed and polished surfaces. Its turning ring is made of black brushed aluminum and has minute indices in a variety of colors (gray, orange, blue, and red).
Every variation corresponds to a color that is used for a portion of the minute hand, the tip of a chronograph seconds hand, and a bezel crown. Furthermore, it matches the color of a striped NATO-style strap. The Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diving Chronograph is driven by a self-winding Calibre ML112 movement based on the Valjoux 7750 movement. This rhodium-plated mechanism oscillates at 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and has a power reserve of 46 hours.
4. Masterpiece Gravity Limited Edition Watch
The Gravity packs a significant visual punch thanks to an offset dial and fully exposed assortment, and it comes in two distinct versions that show two different expressions of a very cool design. Maurice Lacroix has given the Masterpiece Gravity an all-silicon assortment including the pallet lever, balance staff, escapement wheel, pallet staff, and escapement wheel pinion, and an alloy hairspring using their new ML230 manufacture caliber. Due to the movement that runs at 2.5 Hz and so much of the front view of the timepiece is devoted to seeing the activity of the movement, the overall animation is outstanding.
Maurice Lacroix tests the Gravity in five positions with a full 50-hour power reserve and then tests two positions again after 24 hours to ensure precision. The dial, which features a traditional style with blued steel hands and Roman numerals, is finished in Clou de Paris on the steel version. The PVD version is also elegant, with Grand Colimacon finishing and a more contemporary dial design on the black gold-treated dial plate.
5. Pontos S Extreme Watch
The Powerlite alloy, which is made up of titanium, aluminum, ceramic, magnesium, and zirconium, was used to produce the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Extreme timepiece. This extraordinary timepiece is water-resistant to 200 meters/660 feet and possesses all of the characteristics of a modern, high-end sports watch – great functionality, toughness, and an attractive, masculine appearance.
The watch is available in three limited edition colors, depending on the case color, which is black, khaki, or blue, and is all decorated with sandblasted finishes. It is perfectly round, and despite its small diameter of 43mm, it appears quite robust due to the sizes of a crown and two pushers. The black satin dial with applied hour markers, three Chrono counters, a date window, and the brand’s logo is featured. The 12-hour counter is located at 6 o’clock, the small seconds sub-dial is located at 9 o’clock, and the 30-minute counter is located at 12 o’clock. The dial is protected by a cambered sapphire crystal that is anti-reflective on both sides.
Takeaway
Maurice Lacroix is known as an affordable luxury watch manufacturer. Given that the company began with a watch assembly factory and sourcing agents for several other brands, they are regarded as one of the most skilled watch assemblers. Their timepieces make a significant contribution in terms of functionality, practicality, and innovation. Maurice Lacroix is a fine watch in its own right, but the brand’s approach prioritizes wearability and comfort over credibility.
