Maurice Lacroix AIKON: Urban Elegance and Architectural Precision
From the six iconic bezel claws to the Clous de Paris dial, exploring how the AIKON elevated Maurice Lacroix into an elite design heavyweight.
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic with dark blue dial
The Successor to the Calypso Legend
In 1990, Maurice Lacroix launched the Calypso, a watch that quickly became the Maison's icon. In 2016, Maurice Lacroix completely re-imagined this silhouette for the modern urban connoisseur, christening it the AIKON.
The result is a contemporary timepiece that radiates bold architectural character, refined finishing, and undeniable presence.
The Six Iconic Claws
The central aesthetic signature of the AIKON is its bezel, punctuated by six polished double-claws encircling a circular brushed ring. This tactile contrast between satin-brushed planes and mirror-polished chamfers reflects an artisanal attention to detail normally reserved for timepieces five times its price.
Dial Depth: Clous de Paris
The dial features a traditional Clous de Paris hobnail pattern that captures light from every ambient angle. Faceted baton hands and indices are coated in Super-LumiNova, ensuring instant legibility under low-light conditions.
- Water Resistance: 200 metres (20 bar), sealed with a screw-down crown.
- EasyChange System: Swap between the sculpted five-link steel bracelet and integrated alligator-pattern leather strap in seconds with no tools required.
- Movement: Automatic ML115 with 38 hours of power reserve and Rhodium-plated circular graining.
The Sulux Verdict
The Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic proves that high-end sports-luxe design does not require exclusivity barriers. Visit our showroom in Durbarmarg to try the 42mm and 39mm variants on your wrist.
Personal Consultation
Experience This Watch at Our Flagship Boutique
Sulux Centre has welcomed watch collectors in Kathmandu since 1983. Book a private viewing with our senior horologists at Woodland Complex, Durbarmarg.
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