Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic - Luxury Royal Oak Alternative
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 เม.ย. 2018
- diamondsdirect.com/ecj-watch-... ask for Chris
The longer I spend time with this watch, the more I feel that is the best available watch at the 2k price point. So awesome.
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Just bought the watch, it’s so amazing everyone notice it’s shine and finishing.
Great review! i'm glad Maurice Lacroix is getting some well deserved recognition. These guys have been doing some quality pieces under radar. This one really hits the spot.
Yeah I've done some looking into the company. Impressive
I saw this for sale on WUS and it immediately caught my eye. Found this video and pulled the trigger. No regrets! Normally this type of watch is not my style but I must say I love it. It’s dressy yet sporty at the same time. Quality is amazing and it’s absolutely comfortable.
Thanks for a great video!
Never thought anyone could make me get very interested in a M-L, but you did it. The bracelet especially looks great. And rest of watch. Really enjoyed review.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. This is the first one from the brand that caught my attention. Big time
Yes! It has Royal oak all over it... But I see a lot of touches that add originality to it, the quality is amazing and you get a whole lot of watch for the price. In my opinion, it's the alternative to the Royal oak with the most character and class 👌👌
Not only an informative and excellently done video, but the watch is a stunner! Great job!
Thanks!
Thank you for the great video in the recommendation.
I just called Chris and pulled the trigger. whatch should be here tomorrow. what a great price.
The dial with clous de Paris guilloche is fabulous. I love the bracelet too and the clever quick release. I'm thinking of adding one to my collection.
Excellent review Bruce. Thanks! I'm wanting to add a blue dialed watch to my collection this year and this one is definitely in the running so I appreciate seeing what you think of it. Cheers, John
damn this may now be my college graduation watch I get myself.
Update, I did not wait and got it a semester early. Oops, oh yeah it is a great piece.
BenDangS Congratulations and welcome to the Aikon Club😜 All the best for your graduation
Marvi Haemmer haha thanks! But I’m not in the club anymore, I sold to fund my omega Seamaster!
Ok I can DEFINATELY understand you, do you have the Seamaster 300m with the wave dial?🤩
Thinking the exact same thing
The more I see your videos the more sure I am that I'll get divorced soon. This is a really nice piece that's screaming to come to my collection. Great video Bruce, as usual.
More strap and bracelet companies need to start using that quick release design!🙏🏻
Love that blue dial, not so much the bracelet type a bit dressy
Great video again Bruce 👍
Awesome looking watch👌👍
Great video, Bruce. Your photography really emphasizes the merits of this watch. It looks like a really well made piece. However, I don't think I would ever buy it. The Royal Oak owns this design niche and even though you can spot numerous differences in a side-by-side comparison of the RO, a GP Laureato, an Hublot Classic Fusion or this ML, everything else than a RO seems derivative at first glance and overall.
Anyway, keep it up.
beautiful !!! wish I could get one for myself...
Very nice review Bruce. Thanks to you I’ m going to spend another few bucks for this timepiece haha
Haha you will love it. So sharp and well done
Very nice watch and presentation in deed!
Hi Bruce, I just bought this watch and I'm very, very happy. Thanks to your review, I bought the watch.
If it is too much trouble, you can review the Tudor M12710-0013, with a blue dial and a fluted bezel. I like that watch but I still do not see reviews about that model. Thank you. Greetings from Peru.
Maan that is a very nice watch! Love it!
With ETA limiting their movements, expect to see a lot more Sellitas and STPs. Personally, I think the Sellita is a great choice. Plus they decorate, regulate, rhodium plate the movement. Oris uses Sellita bases for their watches around this price point as well.
Nice video as always and a very nice watch. I’d be interested to see you compare this against the Armand Nicolet J09 automatic day-date with the blue dial.
Outstanding. Kudos to you!
Thanks Neill
After watching your review I went out and purchased this watch from diamondsdirect, great seller! I have a question I saw this same watch reviewed on a blogtowatch but the date displayed on the same blue dial Aikon auto was in reverse, white on blue background, I was wondering how come the date window was different on what appears to be the same watch?
It's a gorgeous watch. I want to buy a watch at the end of this year. I have a diver as favorite, for example a Ball Skindiver 2, I like it's bracelet a lot, but not the clasp. The HydroConquest Automatic Chronograph Blue Dial Stainless Steel is one of my favorites too. Until I saw this watch. I still haven't made my choice. But this one makes a good chance... The pinrelease for the bracelet can be found on Fossil watches too....
Great video. Any updated thoughts on this piece? Curious to see how you are enjoying it after a while on the wrist. I'm thinking of ordering one from the EJC guys as well (amazing price).
Great review as always! Like you said I wish it was an ETA and I'd be all over this. You would expect that at this price range! And lastly I wish it was a 39-40mm :D
@guess what so all those men who wore small watches while fighting in ww2 are women now?
Comon boys no fighting. ETA or Sellita ia not a big difference. People call on ETA for its name, but nobody of yours are watchmakers or know anything about movements rather than saying what others say. Both are fine. None are amazing.
Lucky for you they offer a 39mm now
...this watch needed to be automatic, and thank God, some one above DID listen;-), regarding price, its a steal!!great review Bruce, as always. PS: I agree on using a ETA inside instead, but..its a minor issue.
World of Tanks:Jaegerkorpset a noob comment regarding favouring ETA. Ha! There’s really zero in that. Hey guys, checkout my ETA movement. Ha! They are like 100 bucks a throw.
Beautiful!
Nice review. Thanks!
This is going to be a hit.
I think it will do well. This is a segment of the market that needs more consumer options
Bruce Williams Yes, the more good choices, the better.
Wow looks good
Wicked review, is your dial as blue as expected my dial is meant to be blue but goes dark in the light
Do you still have the watch and would you recommend it? I love how it looks
Fabulous looking watch and a great AP alternative. I hope you enjoy this one. I have a thing about micro adjust so the butterfly clasp is not for me, also a tad over priced in my opinion. On leather worth considering.
I got a little discount from the AD like most people. This one came with two half links which I forgot to mention. Would love to see the leather someday in person
if u think this is overpriced , then get the AP royal oak
Looks a lot like the Royal Oak, really like the bracelet
Pin and collar connectors, very nice finish and drape
That dial reminds me of my 2006 Tag Aquaracer. Love that waffle pattern on the blue color. Looks great in the water. However that Tag cost $1300 before a 15% discount.
That's exactly what I was thinking. I got mine in 2005 and everything about that watch was near identical to this.
My dad got me that watch and it is really nice and unique.
Me: "Hmmm, that Maurice Lacroix Aikon looks amazing, maybe I'll see if anyone I trust on TH-cam has a review..."
Bruce Williams: "I got you."
I’m impressed Bruce , think I’m going to order the black variant as I have nothing similar in my collection .i take its screws and not push pins with the bracelet ? Great review and this is first attainable watch that has captured my imagination in a while so thanks a lot bud !
Thanks Brian. The bracelet does not use screws or push pins. They have a pin and tube system, I would prefer screws but overall not a big deal, pretty easy to resize too. I love the 3 colors they offered. Congrats on yours man
Really curious to see the one with the White dial aswell since the colour would fit very well to the stainless steel
ML if you are reading this, please release this model in a 39-40mm size :) ! Bruce, nice review as always!
ML Confirmed there's a 39mm on it's way
Good looking watch. 👍
I cant decide between the Longines Legend diver on the mesh bracelet or this.
Which do you think would be a better value?
Wow this looks very much like my tag Heure Aquaracer automatic!
When I first saw the watch I thought 'oh no, a Royal Oak rip off...' and to be honest it is very very close to it. BUT I really appreciate what ML did in terms of finishing, appearance and small details like the quick release on the bracelet. That shows that it's possible to create a great and sophisticated timepiece without paying ten times more than this....
Excellent comment Daniel, I agree with you
@@BruceWilliams good review, btw full of information very well explained. Unfortunately I cant get as exited about this like I do a royal oak ap or any AP there just not the same for me looks wise or engineering wise. Back to saving for the AP for me, I already have the Cartier roadster stainless steel silver 38.6mm case, which I love and have had for ten years now my next purchase is defo the ap just save save save.🤣 I have always loved my whatches but have only recently started watching videos like yours, and other whatch reviews. Iam not sure weather or not you have heard of a youtuber called producer Michael he does high end whatch reviews and about his life style hes a great noticable guy whose done very well for him self but stayed humble if u havnt seems his videos check them out his whatches are fantastic. He has a Jacob co astranomia which is a master peice. And one last share that's worth a check if u havnt seen it is the godfather edition by Jacob co. Great work mate and good look hope to see you foing reviews on the aps some day..👍
I love it! What do you think vs. TH Aquaracer Calibre 5?
Great review, I have one landing tomorrow
Nicely done!
Hey David, how have you been finding this watch, after about a year of use?
just gorgeous ! What % would It depreciate if I were to sell it?
I’m with you on the movement. I would prefer an ETA 2892-A2 over the SW200.
SW200=ETA 2892
Im going to get this watch just not sure if i want 39mm or the 42mm
Hey Bruce, awesome review as always - I've been looking for a good video review of this watch for the past couple days. Quick question, what colour does the lume glow? Is it blue or green? Also was it difficult to adjust the bracelet? And do you know what it tapers down to at the clasp? Thanks in advance, and keep up the good work!
Thanks David! The SLN lume glows green. The bracelet is around 24mm at the case and tapers to 20mm at the butterfly opening. It is a pin and tube system to connect the links. There are two half links and it was not difficult to adjust. Took about 10 minutes and I got a great fit, not too tight or loose
Amazing, thanks for the quick response Bruce. Your videos are fantastic.
@:45 wow! Look at that! I'm sold.🔥👍💘🙏👏
hey, how is the sturdyness of the bracelet? Worried about the quick release
How’s this piece a few months in ? I’m just ready to pull the trigger but it would be good to know your thoughts after living with it for a while..
This one is a winner on so many levels. I love the concept of the oak but who cares if its so cost prohibitive for the average enthusiast. And as we’ve seen in the past ,knockoffs usually lack the quality and specs to be a decent choice as well . This watch however is the perfect balance of the two extremes , awesome design very good specs and quality of finish at an attainable price !!!
A great looking watch. I’m pretty sure it’s not for me, but it looks great. ML makes many of the parts that go into other big name brand watches, so don’t dismiss them. Done properly, a Sellita seems to be as accurate as an ETA.
My bias stems from my watchmaker, he says he sees far more Selittas with issues (sometimes factory based) than ETA. Though I have been impressed with this one so far. +2 is nothing for me to scoff at
Thanks for doing this video , I’m been eyeing this piece for a little while . What other watches in the 2k range did you consider ?or would you recommend ?
For sports- Marinemaster 300, any Oris or Tag, Pre owned aluminum smps and breitling colts. I can't think of a better one. Do you have a favorite at the range?
Bruce Williams that’s not the range I typically look for watches In . I bought an Rolex air king for about $1900 , that’s my most expensive watch so far . I’m looking for something that’s pops in all the right ways and also not too common. This one looks good on you though. I’ve seen a few of your vids here and post in the UGWC also . I’m also a member
That is awesome, I overlooked the older AKs. Those are great buys!
How much does it weigh? An oft-neglected but very important feature to know about whether a watch is actually wearable.
Very nice watch for the bucks. 👌👌
Hi nice watch. How does it compare with Pelton Perseus?
Blue or black dial? Is there a particular reason you got the blue?
I got this exact model at an ad today for 1450usd because of watching your video, thanks buddy.
Good looking watch
Will loved to see this compared to a royal oak..im curious to see how this newer under the rader brand compares to the mighty ap..of course movements are no comparison im speaking quality of case,design,finish and comfort/fluidity of the bracelet
James G and too show the true differences! i feel like this is an SKX to a Sub. Not a Steinhart Ocean One or Ginault Homage!
BenDangS good comparison everyone is quick to bash a ap lookalike but you cant hate every watch that isn’t a fifty fathoms or submariner
Bruce how’s holding up do you think is still worth it to buy it cause I’m looking to buy this model
I think that’s a great 👍 purchase at $2,000 for a Swiss watch.
You get really great prices on the used market.
It's just not an ap would feel like I would be wearing a whatch trying to be an ao or like wearing a blag ap. Back to saving for the AP for me I will own an AP one day for sure 👍
Aren't SW200 and ETA 2824 movements basically the same thing?
I was curious about this ML Akon automatic. The previous ones are much less expensive, but also quartz. Pretty sure we see some AP Royal Oak relations here, but it's done in it's own way.
ML is highly underrated. Their entry level stuff is "ok". I never had one, but nothing jumps out to me too much. I've only owned 1 ML Masterpiece, MP6348-SS001-12E, and it was excellent. One of the best watches I've ever owned. Totally regret I had to sell it. The detail and finishing, especially the movement, is all top shelf (or is it top drawer?). Not COSC, but they still regulate and balance in at least 3 positions.. maybe 5?.. I forget, but the watch was spot on accurate above anything I've even owned in terms of automatic before, during and since.
They have great masterpiece watches and their Pontos is also highly regarded.
Anyone who is snobbing ML just doesn't know what they are talking about and likely yapping without any real experience with ML.
Yes, I'm glad they updated the quartz offering. I like this texture better than the 'patek like one' and the sharper edges look amazing. Really impressed by this brand, I feel like I've been let in on a well kept horological secret!
Daaaanng that's pretty nice - for the price especially. Let me know (next month) when you want to sell it.
lol
Is that on sell in all retrial?
I really want to get one in Taiwan
Thus is good for sure
ML should upgrade the movement with better power reserve and better lume on the dial would also be nice
I think it is a little expensive for what you get...really cool quick release though.
I continue to love the macro shots Bruce...I think you have the best video editing out of anyone talking about watches on TH-cam. Thanks for another great video :)
Thanks brother!
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bruce is nice, but go check watchfinder & co.
They are the best for sure Putra. Once I get a camera and set up a studio I am gunning for them!
I find them a bit pretentious...I like Bruce's down to earth style and his opening montages are unparalleled :)
How much does it weigh? It looks pretty heavy, which might be an issue for some people (myself included).
An ETA 2893 would be very nice indeed.
Another potential negative is the lack of micro adjustment and no half links. It's a gamble in terms of fit.
Reminds me of the VC Overseas
Which one do you think It's better this Maurice Lacroix or a Tag Heuer Aquaracer caliber 5 ? I am choosing between these two watches. Thank you for your answer.
Hmm I am partial to divers so I would probably say the latest Aquaracer
Where can i buy the blue leather strap on its own?
Aikon*** Nice review
Is it expensive for an homage? Yes, but when you consider how much a Royal Oak costs it really is a "poor man's" RO.
I personally love the look of this, and love that quick release. I would like it in 39-40 as it would fit my wrist better.
Yeah the RO is what like 15 grand grey market. With an expensive frequent service charge. Would love one someday. Though not likely
Bruce Williams yeah it's on another planet price and cost wise, but I would also like one someday
i think this watch has enough of its own characteristics to where it doesnt really qualify as a homage
Chrome ™ agree
yeah at 39 would be perfect... maybe I would even buy it at 39... but like this its a no go..
There are a lot of bracelets with a quick releas for about 15€ on ebay, this feature should be om every 2k watch and even on every good watch like Seiko etc.
But this ist still a nice watch, maybe an
Its a great feature!
Any plans for a year on the wrist re-review?
Wow looks cool on leather..
That bracelet design is just like an AP
I had a question. You have reviewed the Zenith Defy Classic (blue dial) which retails for something like 5500 USD and this watch is for 2000 USD. Both have similar looks although the Zenith is Titanium. Is the Zenith worth the additional 3500 USD or does this watch offer better value?
This is one is better value but the Zenith is also worth its price for sure.
Is it a green lume or blue
I’m a little color blind is this the blue or black dial
What a beautiful watch, it look expensive. What about the Maurice Lacroix brand? is Maurice Lacroix in longines level for example?
Antonio O I’ve owned two modern longines (railroad and hydroconquest) and I think ML is a step above
@lee van cleef I talk from experience with both brands
Not my style of watch normally but this is a Beauty.
Bruce, do you still have this watch man? Still enjoying it? How has it held up?
Bruce, would you buy this instead of an Oris Aquis :) ? Great work on the videos buddy!
I would :)
I really like the watch, I just wished it looked Less AP. And utilized a more unique design while still paying homage.
Where the The bezel is a good example.
But the dial and bracelet look like straight copies.
Well the aikon venture is ur solution!
I'm between this and the PRX Powermatic 80
Nice watch, if they made it in a 36-38 mm version I would be a player. The GP's are expensive.
There's a 39mm version available now. It's a nice looking watch, that's for sure.
Own a Pontos Day/date (2018) with ETA movement. A true M.L. evolving original design over 20 years.This Aikon is an appeal to the younger man who has to spread the dough and the love.There's just so much more bills and gadgets to have to buy to stay connected than say in the 80's and 90's. WTF! M.L. founders had the balls to get in the game when cheap Japanese quartz watches were wiping top swiss watch houses off the face of there earth! They know a thing or two about budget vs. value for money.They understand the the real world of want vs need .They strike a solid balance generally.They came up in the mid seventies so they have a historical right to produce quartz pieces too! They're not Longines (I own a couple),Omega,or even AP and they're not trying to be.These seventies 'rockers' came up loving the top brands and watches we all love today so of course they're gonna get influenced and reinvent a favourite along the way.They patented some watch movements and a few novel firsts too in their short 45 year history.They are a healthy mix of classical, contemporary and near future design.They are not perfect.
They definitely will remain independent and ballsy as opposed many umbrella brands.For sure the best is yet to come from M.L. and no doubt a couple of 'shiitters' along the way.Which house watch has never made a couple of 'shiiters' over 100 years? They are a relatively young outfit who's covered a lot of ground in 45 years.They good for another 60.No?
Very Nice Watch! Is that snow or hail ?
Rain starting to turn into snow. Lol spring in Utah changes on a dime
It is a Royal Oak design but I won’t call it a homage. It has its own characteristic though still has a high percentage of similarities to RO. At the end of the day you can only spin a watch around so much to look similar but still different.