If there is the argument that this watch is a homage of the Royal oak, then there is the argument that the royal oak is a homage of the Buler AstroMaster from 1970.
Very nice. I already own two ML Masterpiece watches. This Aikon might be my third ML. I've got watches worth more than 10K, it doesn't matter. Maurice Lacroix rocks. Snobs don't know what they're missing.
Thank you for mentioning the half-links. I won't buy any more bracelet watches without them. Compared to the IWC, I like this one's lack of crown guards.
An impressive brand with elegant designs executed with top-quality workmanship and with the best materials and features we've come to expect and require of higher-end timepieces. And generally offered at economical prices unmatched by such higher-end Swiss brands. A favorite of mine since I first became introduced to the brand when I purchased an exclusive limited edition that has quintupled in value since its purchase. In my view, of all the Royal Oak homages this is the one to own.
Great video! I totally agree on the fact that a watch can only take so many shapes... Too bad they don't have a 39mm version of this. This watch is just too big for my 16cm wrists.
Maurice Lacroix heard your request! They are releasing the 39mm version this year. It’s true that integrated bracelet designs tend to wear large so the 39 will suit most wrists. I’ll check it out but nevertheless I enjoy mine very much to this day. Really well-made luxury items, no matter what snobs might say.
UptickWatchReviews I finally found a video where they briefly mentioned it, I just hope they have this amazing blue. From the video, it seemed like it was going to be a special edition.
I just purchased the same watch reviewed in the video with the same blue dial SS bracelet and I am very impressed. The only thing I am disappointed with is using pin inserts for the links in the bracelet instead of using screws. The Crown action like you said is flimsy and seems very fragile. The bracelet deployment should have a more pronounced emblem that just the "m". Otherwise, this watch is beautiful and for the money, it is a great value.
Totally agree this is lovely. Mine arrived today and think it’s beautiful. Own watches 4 and 5 times the price and think that this is just so stunning that it will grab a lot wrist time from my high end pieces
Then that “clone” would go the same for Patek Philippe Nautilus, Girard Perregaux Laureato, IWC Ingenieur, Bvlgari Octo, Zenith Defy Classic and so many big-dollar watches borrowing similar design cues. They are all loved by serious collectors and enthusiasts. Yes, it is an attractive design essence.
This beta-male shaming tactic and need to overexaggerate the likening of the Aikon to the Royal Oak is pathetic. Do you low-IQ watch snob sheep really think the only reason that people buy the Aikon is to scratch that Royal Oak itch at a "cheap" price? That's absurd. Their bezels don't even look alike in the slightest. Assuming one of the possible reasons behind it is some pretentious, elitist, condescending BS, then let's cubbyhole that snobbery; as well as can that allusion of 1) it being a "poor man's" option of the Royal Oak and 2) assuming one of the reasons as to why people would buy it is to get that Royal Oak look. Maybe people want it because it looks awesome on its own merits, regardless of the price, and irrespective to the existence of the Royal Oak. The Aikon's design looks visually more attractive to me because its design is more dynamic, bold, angular, masculine, and robust. Maybe that's why it triggers the Aikon haters so much - it's too disproportionately masculine relative to their feminine, beta behavior. I love what they did with its bezel and bracelet, and how harmonious those design elements are in concert with each other. It looks original and full of character. If the design was produced by Genta (since it seems some watch people really care about that), it's possible it would receive more accolade and better status from snobs. At best, you can say the Aikon draws some inspiration from the DNA of Genta's design. Otherwise, if you're going to categorize every derived steel dress-sports watch with an integrated bracelet as "homages", you may as well dub the PP Nautilus, VC Overseas, Bulgari Octo, Zenith Defy, IWC Ingenieur, Rolex Oysterquartz, Omega Seamaster Cal. 1020, etc as "homages", too. It's also like labeling every derived diver watch following the inception of the Rolex Submariner as homages. It's inept logic because that kind of beta-shaming behavior comes typically from classless people. I'm not someone that buys watches to be perceived a certain way or to feel a certain way from brand prestige (I draw my sense of fulfillment from the work I do) - I buy them because I like their design, quality, and engineering. In the case of the Aikon, it's a much more attractive watch to me than the Royal Oak.
This brand is really producing astonishing watches at great price and innovating too. Well done
If there is the argument that this watch is a homage of the Royal oak, then there is the argument that the royal oak is a homage of the Buler AstroMaster from 1970.
Who fucking cares if is it a AP hommage? It is wonderful and it costs 1/10.
Very nice. I already own two ML Masterpiece watches. This Aikon might be my third ML. I've got watches worth more than 10K, it doesn't matter. Maurice Lacroix rocks. Snobs don't know what they're missing.
One of the best reviews of the ML Aikon.
Thanks! Best review of Aikon Automatic over the internet! Fell in love with this watch! Want it so bad!
Audemars piguet Royal Broke. I love it. It's aging gracefully.
Thank you for mentioning the half-links. I won't buy any more bracelet watches without them. Compared to the IWC, I like this one's lack of crown guards.
Great review! Thinking of picking one of these up. Great value.
The price for a watch like this is really fair. That's what a watch is really worth.
purchased this watch, WOW WOW WOW looks amazing in person! SO GLAD i purchased this! Saved me over £10k purchasing the AP equivalent
Ahmad Ali I’ve had both in hands and was pleased I went with the Aikon as well. Enjoy yours!
Good video very cool looking watch
Would be perfect without those castellations on the bezel
Superb review.
Can you or another viewer please advise where you can buy the leather strap?
Great video....Thanks for sharing!!
Your english..very good btw and i liked the revieuw..you know what you are talking about...ok film work also
just wonderful
ミステリアスセコンドを所有してます😉毎身に付けてます✨
Have you tryed with anthracit face one ?
An impressive brand with elegant designs executed with top-quality workmanship and with the best materials and features we've come to expect and require of higher-end timepieces. And generally offered at economical prices unmatched by such higher-end Swiss brands. A favorite of mine since I first became introduced to the brand when I purchased an exclusive limited edition that has quintupled in value since its purchase. In my view, of all the Royal Oak homages this is the one to own.
Great review! Good voice and made me laugh in the end.
I Love this watch😍😍
I love the bracelet, similar design to the classic AP bracelet
Beautifully detailed and informative review of a beautiful watch. Many thanks, subscribed 👍🏼
Great video!
I totally agree on the fact that a watch can only take so many shapes...
Too bad they don't have a 39mm version of this. This watch is just too big for my 16cm wrists.
VinniBe D.S. Word, let's hope they will release a smaller size. On my 17cm, 39-40mm is absolutely perfect :)
You could always check out a Ladies AP Royal Oak. They are pretty affordable and similar looking.
39mm now released :)
they do have 39mm
I think they are solid watches but I don’t see myself pulling the trigger ever
Unisex?
Cheeky Bloomberg Terminal @ 7:17
モーリスラクロアの時計は完璧なのに、作り手の息遣いが感じられるところが素晴らしいと思います☺️
love the first 1 minute, it looks great outside studio!
Molto bello!
Do you think they will add a smaller version to their collection? I love this watch, but 42 seems excessive.
Maurice Lacroix heard your request! They are releasing the 39mm version this year. It’s true that integrated bracelet designs tend to wear large so the 39 will suit most wrists. I’ll check it out but nevertheless I enjoy mine very much to this day. Really well-made luxury items, no matter what snobs might say.
UptickWatchReviews I finally found a video where they briefly mentioned it, I just hope they have this amazing blue. From the video, it seemed like it was going to be a special edition.
I just purchased the same watch reviewed in the video with the same blue dial SS bracelet and I am very impressed. The only thing I am disappointed with is using pin inserts for the links in the bracelet instead of using screws. The Crown action like you said is flimsy and seems very fragile. The bracelet deployment should have a more pronounced emblem that just the "m". Otherwise, this watch is beautiful and for the money, it is a great value.
whats your wrist size
Very nice, would take this model in a heart beat. Great reveiw . Thanx. P.S. Tx.
Such a beautiful watch
Great review. Thank you, Sir :)
Very nice review. Lots of information.Thank you
Beautiful. My next watch for sure.
So the small knobs of the bracelet quick-release mechanism don't dig into your wrist?
Not at all, I had wondered the same myself.
I want one!!!! but need to sell my blue Pontos.
Excellent review
very nice watch. got one to gift.
Does it also pulls hairs? I also have a 17 cm wrist and i wear normally anything aside from metal
Xuezhi Hu No it doesn’t at all, it’s very comfortable.
Great video
Like ap
amazing watch ! thanks
Bien joué, well done !
No micro-adjustment on the clasp is a bitch.
Very nice watch though.
My blue Aikon Automatic just showed up today. Looking forward to unboxing this evening. Thanks for the review.
Totally agree this is lovely. Mine arrived today and think it’s beautiful. Own watches 4 and 5 times the price and think that this is just so stunning that it will grab a lot wrist time from my high end pieces
Ap clone but i liked!
Then that “clone” would go the same for Patek Philippe Nautilus, Girard Perregaux Laureato, IWC Ingenieur, Bvlgari Octo, Zenith Defy Classic and so many big-dollar watches borrowing similar design cues. They are all loved by serious collectors and enthusiasts. Yes, it is an attractive design essence.
Yeah sure but there are only so many available styles for watches and so much in common (3 hands, 12 markers, 1 date, etc...)
Makes the wearer look like a wannabe
ripped off shamelessly from Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ...
too much AP royal oak clone .....
This beta-male shaming tactic and need to overexaggerate the likening of the Aikon to the Royal Oak is pathetic. Do you low-IQ watch snob sheep really think the only reason that people buy the Aikon is to scratch that Royal Oak itch at a "cheap" price? That's absurd. Their bezels don't even look alike in the slightest.
Assuming one of the possible reasons behind it is some pretentious, elitist, condescending BS, then let's cubbyhole that snobbery; as well as can that allusion of 1) it being a "poor man's" option of the Royal Oak and 2) assuming one of the reasons as to why people would buy it is to get that Royal Oak look. Maybe people want it because it looks awesome on its own merits, regardless of the price, and irrespective to the existence of the Royal Oak.
The Aikon's design looks visually more attractive to me because its design is more dynamic, bold, angular, masculine, and robust. Maybe that's why it triggers the Aikon haters so much - it's too disproportionately masculine relative to their feminine, beta behavior.
I love what they did with its bezel and bracelet, and how harmonious those design elements are in concert with each other. It looks original and full of character. If the design was produced by Genta (since it seems some watch people really care about that), it's possible it would receive more accolade and better status from snobs.
At best, you can say the Aikon draws some inspiration from the DNA of Genta's design. Otherwise, if you're going to categorize every derived steel dress-sports watch with an integrated bracelet as "homages", you may as well dub the PP Nautilus, VC Overseas, Bulgari Octo, Zenith Defy, IWC Ingenieur, Rolex Oysterquartz, Omega Seamaster Cal. 1020, etc as "homages", too. It's also like labeling every derived diver watch following the inception of the Rolex Submariner as homages.
It's inept logic because that kind of beta-shaming behavior comes typically from classless people.
I'm not someone that buys watches to be perceived a certain way or to feel a certain way from brand prestige (I draw my sense of fulfillment from the work I do) - I buy them because I like their design, quality, and engineering. In the case of the Aikon, it's a much more attractive watch to me than the Royal Oak.