AP would be upset to see this Aikon quality so close to their overpriced RO. I can easily buy this and use the balance money wisely and have the best of both world. Love what Maurice Lacroix is doing !
Great video and thanks for posting. Thoughtful and honest and I particularly appreciate the commentary on how it fits in your collection and mentioning the zenith upscale options. Thanks and wear it (and your other beauties) in good health! Cheers!
Nice review! It is good to see that there are watch enthusiasts like you out there who enjoy watches simply because they like them, no matter whether it is a Rolex, a Jaeger or a Maurice Lacroix! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany
This is a purchase I will never regret. Amazing build and accuracy with superior design. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. This is probably going to be a sleeper watch.
I just stumbled upon a brand new Aikon Automatic Chronograph with black dial and steel strap for less than 2000 € and your positive feedback after one year owning an Aikon just made me hit the buy button ;) Thanks!
Ive been waiting for a video just like this one. Loved to hear your toughts about the watch after owning it for over a year. Thinking about buying it but the 39mm not the 42mm :)
I am so glad I found you with this watch. Yesterday me and my girlfriend went to try and reserve a mido decompression timer that ll be out on the first of november. We live in Tuscany and we have been told they are already been reserved and they will only get one or two in front of ten reservations. That would have been perfect cause the mesh bracelet would have let us wear the watch both without adjusting the bracelet. In the end we got out of the shop with a blue 39mm aikon with bracelet and strap for 1250 Euros. I don t see much love for the watch but seeing you wearing it makes me happy. You have great taste and you dealt in very high end watches :) So we didn t make a mistake buying it :)
I have this watch and love it. I met a buyer face to face to sell an SKX of all pieces. He was wearing an AP Royal Oak Chrono. I handled it and was not impressed. It was beautiful but light . It didn’t feel solid at all. The Aikon on the other hand just feels robust and solid. It’s also super comfortable.
Great video!!! If it wasn’t for the Oris 65 with bronze bezel I’m saving up for, I would get this one. Thank you and keep up the great content!! 👍🏼🙌🏼👌🏻
It looks great on him because he has large wrists. I would say just from the vid about 18 cm circumference. If you have smaller wrists it won't wear nearly as well.
this is a really beautiful watch , my hubby actually bought me the 42mm battery version , as i love big watches lol , i also have the blue one , & ive actually bought the pen to go with it , & even that is quite heavy with a dial finger shape clip on the side , it's brilliant lol .
Been looking at the oris aquis clean ocean, dying to pull the trigger. However, this watch is beautiful, light catcher and I bet it looks good with the blue strap also. My head is now mashed.
Thanks for the review. Great watch. I am also thinking about buying this watch . I would like to see some improvements on the watch, but for the price it is very very good. A see through case back on this watch and a quick release bracelet was not important for me. This watch looks the best on the bracelet. Instead I would have loved to see a better movement (own ML or ETA) with a little bit more power reserve. Another improvment would be the clasp (micro quick size adjust) and screws on the bracelet.
The Zenith Defy Classic you mentioned is a spectacular watch, but it retails for $7400, and a preowned one is still over $5000. So I don't think it will offer much competition for the Aikon.
У меня уже полтора года(1,5) механический хронограф Айкон и мне он безумно нравится по прошествии времени он во мне все также вызывает радость и положительные эмоции. А Селита SW500 надежно работает и точность хода остается в паспортных прелелах. Привет из России.
Hi! I’ve been looking at this watch for a while. What’s your wrist size? I’m so torn between the 39 and 42mm. I live in Australia so there is a lack of ADs showcasing these.
Both are great brands Ebel has a longer history behind it if that matters to you. I would make sure you compare comperable models to be fair to both brands. I have the same Aikon watch in the video and I really enjoy. It is quality through and through and a great bang for the buck. I like Ebel as well and they do have a long horological history you will not go wrong either way. Buy what talks to you.
Do you still have this watch? I’m considering buying it. I really like the Zenith but it’s a little out of my price range. You think this is worth it if I can pick it up for 1200$ new?
pubbzie I was just wearing it the past couple of days in fact. The Zenith (Defy I suppose?) is a step up in terms of prestige perhaps but I still love the Aikon. Its only downside is that “#metoo” aspect. For the rest it’s a cracking watch that feels solid and carefully made. $1200 is about what I paid. A Zenith is a lot more but not 4 times the fun.
@@pubbzie5866 if money is no object go with what talks to you. Zenith is more pretigous brand among watch collectors and it is a very nice watch. For quality and value ML is right up there. To me it is subjective buy what is more apealing to you
AP would be upset to see this Aikon quality so close to their overpriced RO. I can easily buy this and use the balance money wisely and have the best of both world. Love what Maurice Lacroix is doing !
And this has 200m WR with a screw down crown
Completely agree. ML is a very underrated brand.
@@Bignewshound60 they get their position and attention actually. ML is actually ranked equally or even higher than other Swiss watch brands.
Great video and thanks for posting. Thoughtful and honest and I particularly appreciate the commentary on how it fits in your collection and mentioning the zenith upscale options. Thanks and wear it (and your other beauties) in good health!
Cheers!
Nice review! It is good to see that there are watch enthusiasts like you out there who enjoy watches simply because they like them, no matter whether it is a Rolex, a Jaeger or a Maurice Lacroix! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany
Looks amazing. Thanks for the very well done video. Good insight and not just a bunch of b-roll.
This is a purchase I will never regret. Amazing build and accuracy with superior design. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. This is probably going to be a sleeper watch.
I just stumbled upon a brand new Aikon Automatic Chronograph with black dial and steel strap for less than 2000 € and your positive feedback after one year owning an Aikon just made me hit the buy button ;) Thanks!
A VERY attractive wrist watch. Nice balance between dress & sport.
Ive been waiting for a video just like this one. Loved to hear your toughts about the watch after owning it for over a year. Thinking about buying it but the 39mm not the 42mm :)
so did you get it? if so, what do you think about it?
Love your videos and your lovely accent. Thumbs up!
I am so glad I found you with this watch.
Yesterday me and my girlfriend went to try and reserve a mido decompression timer that ll be out on the first of november.
We live in Tuscany and we have been told they are already been reserved and they will only get one or two in front of ten reservations.
That would have been perfect cause the mesh bracelet would have let us wear the watch both without adjusting the bracelet.
In the end we got out of the shop with a blue 39mm aikon with bracelet and strap for 1250 Euros.
I don t see much love for the watch but seeing you wearing it makes me happy.
You have great taste and you dealt in very high end watches :)
So we didn t make a mistake buying it :)
I have this watch and love it. I met a buyer face to face to sell an SKX of all pieces. He was wearing an AP Royal Oak Chrono. I handled it and was not impressed. It was beautiful but light . It didn’t feel solid at all. The Aikon on the other hand just feels robust and solid. It’s also super comfortable.
Never really looked at this brand before but i must say this watch is beautiful .
My 39mm black on steel is on order (16,5cm wrist) :). I can't wait! What an amazing watch indeed. Thanks for the great video.
Is the 42mm too big for a 16,5cm wrist?
Berg I tried on the 42mm blue like in the video and it felt a bit oversized yes. But I’m used to wearing 40mm watches, so 39mm is my choice.
@@woutervanboxstael5073 can you please do a review video when you get it? I'm really looking forward to the 39mm Version!
Dude no one has pics of the 39mm please post a video or something
@@Fiapri Yes. To big. Better 39mm since the integrated bracelet tends to wear bigger more like a 41mm
I put it on just today! It's so beautiful
Great video!!! If it wasn’t for the Oris 65 with bronze bezel I’m saving up for, I would get this one. Thank you and keep up the great content!! 👍🏼🙌🏼👌🏻
Ramiro Puente Jr. I have both but enjoy the Aikon the most. I’m even selling the Oris.
vdbdg Awesome, how much in USD are you asking for the Oris bronze bezel?
Great review, thanks
ML nailed it, enjoy all best features of AP royal oak and VC overseas except for caliber, but no big deal, still looks stunning and value for money.
beautiful !!!!!
I really fancy one, but have been concerned may be too big. Glad to hear that you mentioned a 39mm
It looks great on him because he has large wrists. I would say just from the vid about 18 cm circumference. If you have smaller wrists it won't wear nearly as well.
this is a really beautiful watch , my hubby actually bought me the 42mm battery version , as i love big watches lol , i also have the blue one , & ive actually bought the pen to go with it , & even that is quite heavy with a dial finger shape clip on the side , it's brilliant lol .
Been looking at the oris aquis clean ocean, dying to pull the trigger. However, this watch is beautiful, light catcher and I bet it looks good with the blue strap also. My head is now mashed.
Same situation, what did you decide on?
Gorgeous time piece.
The one in green looks very nice as well
Very nice!
I have the same and I"m very happy with it.
How is the anti reflective coating? Are there any spots on the glass?
Thanks for the review. Great watch. I am also thinking about buying this watch . I would like to see some improvements on the watch, but for the price it is very very good. A see through case back on this watch and a quick release bracelet was not important for me. This watch looks the best on the bracelet. Instead I would have loved to see a better movement (own ML or ETA) with a little bit more power reserve. Another improvment would be the clasp (micro quick size adjust) and screws on the bracelet.
This is a really amazing watch, but at this price range I am also considering Tudor 1926.
I have the Tudor 1926 and I love it but I’m also gonna buy this.
The Zenith Defy Classic you mentioned is a spectacular watch, but it retails for $7400, and a preowned one is still over $5000. So I don't think it will offer much competition for the Aikon.
У меня уже полтора года(1,5) механический хронограф Айкон и мне он безумно нравится по прошествии времени он во мне все также вызывает радость и положительные эмоции. А Селита SW500 надежно работает и точность хода остается в паспортных прелелах. Привет из России.
Great review I shall look at this one 42mm for me
I have the aikon chrono, sick watch
Hi! I’ve been looking at this watch for a while. What’s your wrist size? I’m so torn between the 39 and 42mm. I live in Australia so there is a lack of ADs showcasing these.
Quick question. Whats a better value? The Longines legend diver or this?
Hi! I love this ML, i'm thinking about getting it. What do you think about the comparison to Aquaracer calibre 5?
I have the same question. I am comparing it to Tag aqua racer
I don’t think that it’s that similar to the RO as far as watch similarities go. Beautiful watch 😍
How does it compare with Tag Heuer Aqua Racer blue dial
Hi great video. How would you compare this to the Chopard Alpine Eagle ?
Also for this Aikon, would you recommend the black or blue dial ?
Wish the 39 mm was in white too
Nice watch.
Are you based on hk? Can you recommend a vintage seiko repair shop?
Can I google his recommendation 🤔?
Do you miss a micro adjustment?
So a year later, do you still have it?
I prefer the anthracite dial colour.
How can I buy new if I live in USA?
I got mine on eBay brand new 1600 with tax
Is this 39 version ?
does it have screwed links??
Tom Jones Nah, they’re pins but so are the ones on the Nautilus...
What is your wrist size?
17 cm
What size is this 42 or 39
It’s the 42. Note that I’ve worn a 39mm Royal Oak and loved that size too. Depends if you wanna go for brash or class
I bought a Ebel for $3000/- I have a option to change it to Maurice Lacroix. Can someone advise which which brand is better? Ebel or Maurice?
Both are great brands Ebel has a longer history behind it if that matters to you. I would make sure you compare comperable models to be fair to both brands. I have the same Aikon watch in the video and I really enjoy. It is quality through and through and a great bang for the buck. I like Ebel as well and they do have a long horological history you will not go wrong either way. Buy what talks to you.
What is your wrist diameter?
It's 17cm
Do you still have this watch? I’m considering buying it. I really like the Zenith but it’s a little out of my price range. You think this is worth it if I can pick it up for 1200$ new?
pubbzie I was just wearing it the past couple of days in fact. The Zenith (Defy I suppose?) is a step up in terms of prestige perhaps but I still love the Aikon. Its only downside is that “#metoo” aspect. For the rest it’s a cracking watch that feels solid and carefully made. $1200 is about what I paid. A Zenith is a lot more but not 4 times the fun.
UptickWatchReviews thanks for the reply I’m still torn love them bolth
Where did you find it 1200 new? I've only seen prices around 1300 for used ones
@@pubbzie5866 if money is no object go with what talks to you. Zenith is more pretigous brand among watch collectors and it is a very nice watch. For quality and value ML is right up there. To me it is subjective buy what is more apealing to you
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Shud have rotatable bezel ala Rolex Turn O Graph or GMT Master. You didn't show lume shot
Why would you rotate a bezel on a non diver? Dumb
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Unisex.?
Yes, if your girlfriend’s name is George, bwarfwarfhahaahaa
@@UptickWatchReviews maybe 39 mm…? No?
#UptickWatchReviews Wait a minute..... Do you also by chance go after certain... Scammers???? You sounds, familiar..