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Timekeepers Club / March 21, 2022

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Prepare to be dazzled! Maurice Lacroix unveils the brightest, funkiest range of watches, offered in an array of eye-popping colours. The AIKON #tide is made to be noticed. And, best of all, the AIKON #tide is helping to make the oceans a little bit cleaner, thanks to revolutionary technology that converts discarded plastic waste into Swiss quality watches. The AIKON #tide is cool with a conscience and it will be chillin’ near you very soon.

It's an AIKON


Maurice Lacroix first released the AIKON in 2016, a model that has since enjoyed incredible success. The virtues of AIKON ownership extend to the model’s precise timekeeping, its impressive readability and extraordinary levels of wearer comfort. And, in common with all Maurice Lacroix products, the AIKON delivers high perceived value.

The AIKON #tide shares the same attributes as other members of AIKON family, but is formed of #tide ocean-bound upcycled plastic combined with glass fibre. The resultant composite material is twice as hard as standard plastic, five times more resistant and has a carbon footprint significant less than the production of virgin PET. The bezel, case, case back, crown, end-piece and buckle on this new model are all made from this composite material. It takes 17 bottles to make one fabulous watch and its tailor made packaging, 100% made of #tide ocean material®. It’s a win-win deal.

Beyond its vibrant hues and its case, the dial is adorned with a ‘Vague du Jura’ motif, a stylish reference to the ocean. The case measures 40mm in diameter and features a flat sapphire crystal, augmenting readability. For an additional quotient of glamour, several references are also available with diamond-set indexes. The AIKON #tide is endowed with a screwed crown together with a screwed caseback, details that contribute to the model’s impressive water resistance of 100m. The model is also endowed with the Easy Strap Exchange system, allowing the wearer to swap the strap for an alternative without the need for tools. Later, in 2022, Maurice Lacroix intends to unveil a second version of the AIKON #tide equipped with a bracelet made of, you guessed it, composite material!

At the heart of the AIKON #tide is a quartz movement, delivering convenience and precision. As you would expect of a Swiss watch, the AIKON #tide is a quality product, backed by a 5-year warranty. After all, it’s an AIKON.

Revolutionary technology


Maurice Lacroix, in collaboration with #tide, a specialist in ‘upcycling ocean-bound plastic waste’, is playing a key role in contributing to cleaner oceans. The Swiss watch brand has entered into a ground-breaking, long-term partnership with #tide to collect plastic bottles from the seas surrounding various islands in Thailand as well as Indonesia and the Philippines.

Maurice Lacroix has made a commitment to saving 10 million plastic bottles from polluting the oceans. This involves providing significant financial support. Indeed, the Maison will sponsor plastic collection activities, pay for longtail boats and warehouses, fund educational programmes and finance various types of equipment.

These bottles are sorted, shredded into flakes, washed and compacted close to the point of collection and then transported to #tide’s upcycling facilities where the flakes are compounded into smaller granules and then combined with an undisclosed formula, culminating in the creation of upcycled plastic which is eventually used for making lots of lovely, brightly coloured AIKON #tide watches.

Maurice Lacroix has conceived the AIKON #tide for a new generation who value sustainability, affordability and, of course, notable style.

That's what a drop makes

Sometimes when an individual or company tries to make a positive change, critics will declare, ‘It’s merely a drop in the ocean’. However, apathy will never address the challenges the planet is now facing. Maurice Lacroix believes its initiative with #tide will contribute to cleaner oceans and play a small part in making the planet a little better. Indeed, as they say in the Swiss Jura, ‘That’s what a drop makes’.

Your time is now with Maurice Lacroix


For more than 40 years, Maurice Lacroix has demonstrated all of its watchmaking expertise, crafting watches within the brand’s Manufacture in Saignelégier, Switzerland. Having won more than fifteen awards, the brand has demonstrated an innovative, avant-garde and perfectionist spirit over the years. Maurice Lacroix’s culture is indeed to offer affordable watches, with iconic design and high perceived value. In 2016, Maurice Lacroix reinterpreted its iconic model of the 90s, the Calypso, releasing the AIKON. Modern and daring, the AIKON is made for a generation of Millennials who are connected, cosmopolitan and talented. This ambitious generation is setting out to conquer the world’s cities, embracing their unique spirit. A constant source of inspiration for the Maurice Lacroix creative team, an active and urban brand, that thrives in the electric energy of these cities. With this in mind, Maurice Lacroix chooses to associate its image with a set of activities that allow consumers to experience the unique vitality of city life.

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-00000-300-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, black case body with black bezel and crown, black caseback
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Black dial with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Black indices with white SLN X1
  • Black hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap; black M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from black ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 690

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-50050-300-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, orange case body with black bezel and crown, orange caseback
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Orange dial with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Black indices with white SLN X1
  • Black hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap; orange M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from orange ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 690

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-60060-300-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, yellow case body with black bezel and crown, yellow caseback
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Yellow dial with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Black indices with white SLN X1
  • Black hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap; yellow M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from yellow ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 690

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-70070-300-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, green case body with black bezel and crown, green caseback
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Green dial with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Black indices with white SLN X1
  • Black hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap; green M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from green ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 690

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-80080-300-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, blue case body with black bezel and crown, blue caseback
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Blue dial with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Black indices with white SLN X1
  • Black hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap; blue M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from blue ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 690

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-AAAA1-3A0-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, light blue case
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Light blue with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Indices: Rhodium set with 44 diamonds Ø0.70 mm; 0.1 carat
  • White hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • White rubber strap; light blue M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from light blue ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 850

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-BBB11-300-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, dark blue case
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • White dial with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Dark blue indices with white SLN X1
  • Dark blue hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • White rubber strap; dark blue M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from dark blue ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 690

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-CCCC1-3A0-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, light green case
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Light green with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Indices: Rhodium set with 44 diamonds Ø0.70 mm; 0.1 carat
  • White hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • White rubber strap; light green M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from light green ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 850

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-EEEE1-3A0-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, pink case
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Pink with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Indices: Rhodium set with 44 diamonds Ø0.70 mm; 0.1 carat
  • White hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • White rubber strap; pink M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from pink ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 850

Technical specifications


Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz Tide

Reference: AI2008-FFFF1-3A0-0

Case

  • Material: Made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, dark pink case
  • Diameter: 40 mm
  • Thickness: 11 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (10ATM)

Dial and hands

  • Dark pink with "vagues du Jura" finish and date at 3 o'clock
  • Indices: Rhodium set with 44 diamonds Ø0.70 mm; 0.1 carat
  • White hands with white SLN X1

Movement

  • Quartz

Functions/Indications

  • Hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Date at 3 o'clock.

Strap and buckle

  • White rubber strap; dark pink M-logo; and Easychange system
  • Made from dark pink ocean-bound upcycled plastic pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 850

For more information, please visit mauricelacroix.com

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