Maurice Lacroix / AIKON Automatic Skeleton 39 mm & 42 mm

Key Highlights

• New 39 mm and 42 mm Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic Skeleton executions build on the 2022 39 mm monochrome model.
• Openworked Automatic ML115 calibre beneath a sapphire dial for strong transparency and mechanical depth.
• Introduction of a larger 42 mm case and new references with signature Maurice Lacroix blue accents.
• All models retain the ML Easy Strap Exchange system and the ergonomic AIKON case and bracelet design.
• Releases reinforce the brand’s contemporary urban-style sports watch positioning with high perceived value.

From Calypso to AIKON

The latest AIKON Automatic Skeleton additions reflect Maurice Lacroix’s response to strong interest in the 1990s Calypso, the watch that helped define the brand. Rather than reproduce that design, Maurice Lacroix reinterpreted it for today with the AIKON in 2016.

The urban case, integrated bracelet and distinctive bezel quickly turned AIKON into the brand’s best-selling family. The line expanded across materials, sizes and styles while preserving its core design codes and everyday versatility.

The 39 mm Openworked Original

In 2022, the brand presented an AIKON Automatic Skeleton in a 39 mm stainless steel case that set the tone for the collection. Its centrepiece is the openworked Automatic ML115 calibre, developed with movement specialist Sellita and showcased beneath a transparent sapphire dial.

This construction lets light pass through the movement, drawing attention to bridges, wheels and the oscillating mass that are usually hidden. Combined with brushed and polished steel surfaces, the watch delivers a clear urban sports character with a strong mechanical focus.

Three New AIKON Automatic Skeleton References

Maurice Lacroix now extends this concept with three new references that keep the same ML115 calibre and sapphire dial layout. One is a 42 mm execution that echoes the grey monochrome aesthetic of the original 39 mm piece for enthusiasts who prefer a larger case.

The other two models introduce colour in response to requests for greater visual differentiation. Offered in both 39 mm and 42 mm, they feature accents in Maurice Lacroix blue, maintaining the skeleton architecture while highlighting the brand’s signature hue and adding extra dynamism to the dial view.

Design, Versatility and Value

Across all new AIKON Automatic Skeleton executions, Maurice Lacroix preserves the elements that made the model successful. Each reference includes the ML Easy Strap Exchange system, allowing the bracelet or strap to be changed without tools so the watch can move easily from business wear to more relaxed combinations.

The cases and bracelets share the finishing and ergonomic shapes associated with the wider AIKON collection, supporting long-wear comfort. This reflects the brand’s strategy to deliver high perceived value through coherent design, crisp surfaces and an open view of the Swiss mechanical movement, rather than relying on heavy complication or precious materials.

A Brand Rooted in Saignelégier

The growth of the AIKON Automatic Skeleton line draws on decades of watchmaking expertise at Maurice Lacroix and the culture of its Manufacture in Saignelégier, Switzerland. An innovative mindset informs how models like the AIKON are developed, from movement architecture to case ergonomics.

Since 2016, the AIKON has been positioned for connected, ambitious city dwellers who draw energy from major urban centres. This audience helps shape the brand’s creative direction and partnerships, reinforcing the #pulseofthecity message that underpins the AIKON’s identity as a contemporary urban-style sports watch.

Why It Matters

For discerning collectors in the GCC, the latest Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic Skeleton references combine transparent Swiss mechanics, urban design and everyday adaptability in both 39 mm and 42 mm sizes. Openworked movements, Maurice Lacroix blue accents and the ML Easy Strap Exchange system answer modern tastes while staying faithful to the brand’s emphasis on value and considered design.

For curated updates on the Maurice Lacroix AIKON collection and other urban-inspired mechanical watches, you can follow regional launches or speak with your preferred luxury watch advisor for tailored guidance.