MAURICE LACROIX – AIKON Automatic Bronze

MAURICE LACROIX – AIKON Automatic BRONZ 44 mm Limited Edition

THE AIKON BRONZE Automatic
is Back to the bronze age

Always modern, always cutting edge, Maurice Lacroix is once again expanding its AIKON Automatic range. Featuring an automatic mechanical movement, this essential model offers a new chromatic signature with its vivid blue dial and bronze case. Renowned for its high-quality designs and its innovation, watch brand Maurice Lacroix has developed an AIKON Automatic with top-notch finishing, unparalleled perceived value and limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

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Following the success of its AIKON Automatic models, Maurice Lacroix is extending its flagship range with the use of bronze. The new case made of this metal, which acquires a patina over time that is always unique, creates a watch that is trendy, exclusive and original. This watch with its three hands features all of the design qualities characteristic of the AIKON Automatic range: strength, masculinity and dynamic angles.

Impactful design

The AIKON collection is the descendant of the Calypso. This benchmark model—the brand’s best-selling model of the 1990s — already incorporated the AIKON's main distinctive features: an integrated water-resistant case and a flat sapphire crystal encircled by the famous six-arm bezel.

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With its dynamic angles and pronounced polished and satin-finished surfaces, the AIKON Automatic Bronze has a real presence on the wrist. It is eye-catching, from the bracelet to the case. The energetic, taut curves and sophisticated play of colors clearly communicate the modern, masculine dimension that Maurice Lacroix’s design imparted to this model with its 42 mm diameter. Its satin-finished edges are polished, as are its six signature AIKON arms on the bezel.

A wealth of finishes

The blue dial of the AIKON Automatic Bronze features an eye-catching motif in relief. It is entirely decorated with small, regular squares. The applied hour markers that circle the dial are plated in pink gold and are supplemented with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock.

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Its bold character, high standard of finishes and ergonomic design make the AIKON Automatic Bronze an extremely sophisticated watch, without impacting its price. Maurice Lacroix continues to present timepieces with a higher perceived value than their price tag would suggest, especially for a series limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

Powerful products

The AIKON Automatic presents a diameter of 42 mm. Water-resistant to 200 m, its steel case is a perfect match for its blue calfskin topstitched strap. It is closed by means of a butterfly clasp, in steel for the parts that are in contact with the skin, and in bronze for the parts that are visible.

An iconic spirit

Striking from the very first glance, the AIKON Automatic Bronze is a resolutely modern timepiece. Its unique presence demonstrates Maurice Lacroix’s signature design, innovation and artisanal quality.

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This rare timepiece, limited to only 500 examples, provides the wearer with the opportunity to personalise their watch with daily wear and thereby effectively create their own, unique Aikon. #Beyouraikon

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 Technical Specifications

Model:  AIKON Automatic Bronze

Reference: AI6008-BRZ01-420-1

Case
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Height: 11 mm
Water resistance: 20 ATM
Dial   
Blue squares
Indexes: 4N Rose gold plated, white SLN
Hands: 4N Rose gold plated, white SLN
Movement
Automatic Caliber ML115
Vibrations    28'800 vph / 4 Hz
Power Reserve    38 hours
Number of jewels    26
Decorations    Perlage and colimaçon.
Vertical Côtes de Genève and sun brushed on rotor.
Rhodium plated.
Functions 
Hours, minutes and seconds
Strap
Blue calf leather easychange. Ecru stiching
Buckle: Butterfly in stainless steel and bronze

Price CHF 1,950.00

Limited Edition  to only 500 pieces


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HUBLOT – Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski México Edition

HUBLOT – Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski México Green Ceramic 45mm Limited Edition

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HUBLOT PRESENTS
A TRIBUTE TO INDEPENDENCE & HOPE

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Hublot and Richard Orlinski joined forces to celebrate Mexico, using the powerful symbolism of green that represents independence to create the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski México.

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“It’s an honour for Hublot, as we love Mexico so much, to share with friends the work of Richard Orlinski. An artist whose bestiary of sculptures already features the emblems marking the power of the Mexican flag—the snake and the eagle. Is this chance or fate?”

Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO Hublot

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“I’m delighted to have designed the new Classic Fusion Orlinski Mexico with the Hublot teams. For me, this colourful land was a real source of inspiration and made me want to create a collection of sculptures celebrating Mexico.”

Richard Orlinski, artist

Richard Orlinski, one of the world’s bestselling contemporary artists is known for his love of colour. His famous sculptures display a bright and eclectic colour chart.

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For the first time Orlinski decided to use green, this time in the creation of the new Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski México. The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph has a distinctive and original style, marked by bevelled look with edges and facets that capture the light. The timepiece now confirms its original design in vivid green.

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GOING GREEN IS ON TREND

Capturing the trend of ‘going green’ the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski México is available in only 30 pieces incorporating the colours of the Mexican flag. A key feature of the watch is he case with 12 facets in green ceramic, created by Orlinski using a three-dimensional cambering technique.

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The Mexican flag heavily inspires the watch – the green case symbolises hope and independence, the red second hand on the dial evokes the union and the HUB1155 skeleton self-winding chronograph movement bears the eagle and snake featured on the Mexican flag and interpreted by Orlinski who has previously featured these creatures in his bestiary. In addition, a new sculpture featuring and eagle and snake by Orlinski will be revealed at the SIAR Mexico show, with a silhouette of this creation included as a decoration on the watch.

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The two animals embody ‘Earth’ and ‘Heaven’ and remind us that: “while struggle is a necessary stage in existence to become aware of the reality of the world, it cannot be the goal that lies in the union between beings and, above all, between a being and themself.” The Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski Mexico has been designed as a piece of art to be worn on the wrist.

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The SIAR Mexico show marks the moment when Richard Orlinski brings his graphic universe to the very heart of Mexico. Richard Orlinski, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary artists is part of the Hublot family alongside Maxime Büchi, Lapo Elkann, Pelé, Lang Lang, Bar Refaeli, Usain Bolt and Dustin Johnson.

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WHEN TIME MAKES ART.
WHEN ART MAKES TIME!

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⭕️ RICHARD ORLINSKI

You will inevitably have come across his pop-coloured faceted bestiary somewhere. It is impossible to miss the unique pieces of Richard Orlinski, from the Wild Kong gorillas on the Croisette in Cannes to the crocodiles in the sun in the Miami Design District and the 5-metre-tall bear on the snow-covered slopes of Courchevel.

In 2004, Richard Orlinski decided to devote himself entirely to art. Imbued with pop-culture, the artist created a colourful world inspired by the wildest animals and by the iconic objects that have left a mark on their generation.

Driven by a desire to democratise art by making it accessible to as many people as possible, Richard Orlinski is an enthusiast who has been able to overcome many obstacles, to push his limits and to constantly reinvent himself. His drive to popularise art also takes the form of a desire to provoke immediate emotion, among children and adults alike. Far-removed from the diktats of the contemporary art world, the artist’s works shout out for him!

The sculptor, who loves art in all its forms, blasts away preconceived ideas and is not afraid to knock down the walls between forms of artistic expression. Driven by a global and universal vision, he enjoys exploring different fields: sculpture, design, music, live performance…

Represented by over 90 galleries in France and abroad, Richard Orlinski has been the bestselling contemporary French artist in the world since 2015, (Source: Art Price).

Press Contacts for Richard Orlinski:
Françoise Doux – f.doux@tvconseil.fr / 01 44 09 36 59
Shanna Ibanez –s.ibanez@tvconseil.fr / 01 44 09 36 65


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Technical Specifications

Model: Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski México Edition

Reference 525.GX.0179.RX.ORL18 – Limited to 30 pieces

Case
Diameter 45mm
Thickness 14.45 mm
Water resistance 5 ATM (50m)
Case Microblasted green ceramic
Bezel Microblasted green ceramic
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective Treatment
Case-back : Microblasted green ceramic
Tngraved "SPECIAL EDITION XX/30” and
sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective treatment and
a snake and aneagle printed, both faceted
Dial
Sapphire dial
Polished black-plated appliques
Hands: Polished black-plated hands
Polished black-plated and red lacquered chronograph second hand
Movement
Caliber HUB1155 self-winding chronograph movement
Date: Window at 6.00
Nb. of components 207 (60 jewels)
Frequency 4 Hz (28'800 A/h)
Power reserve 42 Hours
Strap
Black smooth rubber
With microblasted black ceramic and
black-plated stainless steel deployant buckle clasp

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