MAURICE LACROIX – Masterpiece Gravity NEW
Buoyed up by a formidable capacity to view the world from a different
perspective, Maurice Lacroix loves defying conventions.
Its new
Masterpiece Gravity is a perfect example of this attitude, since it is
the first watch equipped with an assortment – balance roller, lever and
escapement wheel – entirely made of silicon.
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The
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity utilises the very latest
cutting-edge technology, silicium.
Maurice Lacroix’s Head of Movement
Construction,
Michel Vermot, in collaboration with Haute Ecole Arc,
based in Le Locle, was the first person to develop and produce a
complete assortment made in silicium. The silicium assortment includes
the double roller of the balance, the pallets and the escapement wheel.
Silicium, a self-lubricating, glass-like material, is three times
lighter than steel. The low mass consumes less energy, is more accurate
and does not require regular lubrication.
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Three times lighter than
steel, this material is also more accurate, less energy-hungry and
requires no lubricant. The
Masterpiece Gravity is available in a Classical model, presented in a
stainless steel case, and a Contemporary model, delivered in a sultry
anthracite PVD finish. The diameter of 43mm bestows a generously sized
area on which to display the various design components of the watch.
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Reference: MP6118-PVB01-130
Like the oscillator, this fascinating innovation
is clearly visible within a resolutely contemporary aesthetic
composition accentuated by an off-centred hour and minute dial, as well
as small seconds creating fascinating depth effects. A key element of the
Masterpiece Gravity is the “glass-box” sapphire
crystal which is domed and magnifies the oscillator and assortment
making them appear to sit high within the case and according a sublime
three dimensional characteristic.
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An off-centre Hours and Minutes
display features a white lacquered dial which is domed at its centre and
retained with two mirror-polished screws. It includes diamond cut
indexes on the Contemporary model and Roman numerals on the Classical
model. Framing the extremities of the dial is a flat minute rail,
featuring circular brushing.
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Reference: MP6118-SS001-110
Hours and Minutes hands are thermally blued or rhodium plated dependent
on the model selected. A small seconds display partially projects over
the disclosed balance assortment, masterfully exploiting depth and
curving line.Adjacent the functions presented is a delightfully
decorated canvas of Clou de Paris or Grand colimaçon. Again, dependent
on the model chosen, this is rhodium or black gold treated.
The frequency of the Maurice Lacroix automatic manufacture Calibre ML230
is 18,000 vph (2.5Hz). It is a cadence that is ideally suited for
silicium as it proves gentler to the glass-like substance than those
experienced in some higher oscillating movements.
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Manufacture ML230 calibre
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The brand has minimised the number of components to 188, avoiding
unnecessary parts and, by default, providing a clean appearance and
enhanced reliability. The Calibre ML230 is its 13th manufacture
movement, reaffirming the company’s know-how and technical progress.
The watch has an exhibition caseback, affording a view of the
delightfully decorated self-winding movement, featuring Grand Colimaçon
shaped
Côtes de Genève motif. The generous proportions of the movement
indulge the eyes with a large-scale view of each finely finished
surface.
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Technical specifications
Reference: MP6118-PVB01-130
Reference: MP6118-SS001-110
Movement
Mechanical
automatic Manufacture ML230 calibre,
- Assortment / Oscillator: ML10
- Vibration: 18,000 vibrations/hour, 2.5Hz
- Power reserve: 50 hours
- Jewels: 35
- Adjustments: 5 positions after full winding and after 24 hours
Adorned with Clou de Paris and Côtes de Genève
Colimaçon patterns;
or Grand Calimaçon and Côtes de Genève Colimaçon in a
second version
Functions
Hours, minutes dial at 2 o’clock
Seconds display at 4 o’clock
Case
Satin-brushed and polished or sandblasted and anthracite PVD-finished stainless steel,
43 mm
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Transparent back
Hands
Blue steel or rhodium plated hours and minuted hands
Blued steel or red coated seconds hand
Decoration:
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V1: Clou de Paris, straight brushed, sandblasted and beveled angle,
Côte de Genève Colimaçon ¾ bridge, automatic bridge and Rotor. All
rhodium.
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V2: Grand Colimaçon, straight brushed, sandblasted and beveled angle,
Côte de Genève Colimaçon ¾ bridge, automatic bridge and Rotor. All black
gold.
Water-resistant
to 50 meters (5 bar /165 ft)
Dial
White lacquered with blued or rhodiumed hands
Small seconds with blued or red hand
Bracelet/strap
Genuine black or brown crocodile-skin strap
Folding steel clasp with push buttons or anthracite PVD coated standard buckle,
Satin and polished finish
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Maurice Lacroix S. A.
Thurgauerstrasse 40
CH-8050 Zürich
Phone +41 (0)44 209 11 11
Fax +41 (0)44 209 12 52
info@mauricelacroix.com
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