MECHANICALS
MAURICE LACROIX
Originally launched as a quartz watch , the archetypal Aikon series latest rendition offers an option with an automatic Swiss mechanical movement inside . The Aikon Venturer ( and venture with it you can ) is built rock-solid and is anti-magnetic , shock resistant and rated water resistant to 30atm . The sport look and diver-style overtones instill the robust feeling of a tool watch , but a tool watch with style enough to wear anytime . At 43mm the sapphire-capped stainless-steel case is full-figured but not huge , and actually quite comfortable on the wrist with either the solid-link bracelet or natural rubber strap . With the brand ’ s background in case making and private label supply to other ( famous ) Swiss brands , you can be sure that the fine details that set better watches apart are all here . Close inspection under a loupe reveals the finite perfection of those details that the naked eye appreciates as a whole , but may not individually dissect at a glance . Markers and printing are precise , as is the fit and finish of the bezel , strap , and case back . Priced at $ 1,890 on the rubber strap and $ 1,990 on the solid-link stainless steel bracelet , the Aikon Venturer is pound for pound ( or dollar for dollar ) as good or better than certain Greek Alphabet watches costing more than triple the price . www . mauricelacroix . com .
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