In 2010, Maurice Lacroix revolutionised the mechanics of time with the invention of a square gear wheel, the first in watchmaking history. The now famous Masterpiece was greeted with acclaim. Today, the line continues with a model of the utmost refinement. Crafted in pink gold, this new arrival rests on a dark brown, almost black movement plate. This contrast further accentuates the hypnotic effect of its angular rotation, together with the geometric interlacing of straight lines and curves. Small seconds come to life before the eyes as the openwork square wheel rhythmically follows its course. Dedicated to excellence, this new timepiece embodies the spirit of a collection that brings together engineering and aesthetics to train the spotlight on an exclusive mechanical display. 88-piece limited series.
SPECIFICATIONS
CASE
Polished and satin-brushed 18K pink gold, 43 mm
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw-down caseback with large sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 50 m / 5 ATM
DIAL
Dark brown or rhodium-plated finish
Small seconds indicated by a square wheel, rhodium-plated and pink gold two-tone version
Luminescent seconds pointer at 6 o’clock, activated by a clover-leaf wheel at 9 o’clock
Power-reserve indicator at 3 o’clock
MOVEMENT
Hand-wound, Maurice Lacroix ML 156 Manufacture calibre, 18,000 vib/h, 34 jewels, rhodium-plated, brown “Grand Colimaçon” decoration, 45-hour power reserve. Patented design (square wheel / clover leaf)
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds and power-reserve indicator
BRACELET/STRAP
Large-scaled brown genuine crocodile, black calfskin lining, pink gold buckle