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An integrated-bracelet sports watch is nothing new, and sometimes when you take inspiration from different places for different parts of a watch, the resulting piece isn't as homogenous, well-proportioned, or stylish as the individual components were. That's not the case with the Aikon Venturer GMT - it's a great melding of different design cues into a harmonious whole. The cream sunburst dial is beautiful, as is the contrast with the black elements of the piece (the applied indices, hands, bezel, strap - and even the date wheel, which I simply love). There is a lot of good attention to detail on display, from the black date disk to the small logo on the outside of the strap. While I'm not typically gung-ho about rubber straps, this is one of the best-executed straps in my collection.

A unique take on a classic design

This was my first (and not my last) Maurice Lacroix watch. Not only does it hit all the high marks for me with respect to the high-contrast (black and white/silver) colorway, the GMT accents, and the overall aesthetic, it's one of the few dress watches I consistently look forward to wearing. The attention to detail on the case, the small "m" logo on the strap, and the dimensionality / depth of the dial within the case - everything comes together to create a pleasing and complete timepiece. At 40mm in diameter and 12mm thick, it's not as svelte as some dress watches, but it easily slips under a shirt cuff and works for me. Your mileage may vary! :-)

An underapprecciated beauty

Nivada Grenchen is a brand that has interested me for a long time, but I was less enthusiastic about some of their more classical designs. When I saw this sandwich dial variant of the Aquamar, it scratched that "doesn't look like everything else" itch that drives so many of my watch purchases! :-)
The watch itself is *very* well put together. The bi-directional bezel is not to my taste, but that's a matter of preference. I like the restraint, the overall proportions of the watch (38mm does not wear small - it feels perfectly proportioned on the wrist). The hands are beautifully finished, the caseback is refined, and the overall aesthetic is pleasing. My only gripe is with the hour markers - the cutouts on the dial are too small for the lume to really shine. Either the cutouts should've been slightly wider or they should've used better lume. Again, the photos do not reflect just how poor the lume is in real life - the watch is barely legible.

Beautiful dial, hands, & idea, but poor hour markers!

I've wanted this limited edition for a long time, especially in with the smoke-grey dial. So when I finally found one on sale, I snapped it up. The dial does not disappoint in-person, I do love the colorway and the grey leather strap. However, the watch overall is a disappointment, for 2 reasons.
1) Normally I prefer watches right around ~41mm for my wrist. This watch, even though it is nominally 42, wears much bigger - even though it is quite svelte at only 13.9mm thick. I cannot account for this: the case is thin enough, the lugs are curved, and it still isn't comfortable. I was quite surprised by this, especially as I have a much thicker Panerai 42mm that wears much better - even on a NATO strap!
2) The lume is poor. I included an image that makes the lume appear *significantly* better than it is. In real life, it is so faint as to be almost illegible. This is a crying shame on such a watch, with so much space for lume.

Beautiful dial and colorway, should be 40mm!

While it's no MB&F, this skeletonized watch with curved (mineral) glass and curved numerals and indices is still a pleasure to behold on the wrist! Even though it's tall, it sits snugly against my wrist, and the rubber strap is one of the most supple I've ever worn. While the display caseback isn't really to my taste for an undecorated movement, it is very interesting to see how deep into the case the movement is placed - it is quite close to the surface of the top crystal, so the appearance is not just due to magnification effects. Overall, a quirky watch for special occasions!

A transparent UFO on the wrist

As a collector and former engineer, I love asymmetry and innovative or unusual designs. So when I first saw Ressence, I knew I had to have one. In 2023, a Type One came up at auction, and I managed to win it for a reasonable price. It's one of the most visually impressive pieces of engineering that I've ever worn on my wrist.
The dial, of course, is what steals the show. Strictly speaking, the display is not an entirely new way of organizing time: it is analogous to a regulator, with separate indicators for hours, minutes, and running seconds rather than traditional, co-axial hands. Ressence’s achievement is in making that familiar concept feel completely unfamiliar: the whole dial is a kinetic surface, with time rotating around the watch face.

Watching time on this “orbital” display reminds me of a tiny solar system, or of the Earth slowly rotating on its (slightly off-center) axis. A true joy!

Although it was listed as a Type 1S, the watch appears to be an early production Type One. The rotor is engraved with “Ressence Antwerp Type One 006,” and the entire transparent caseback is turned in order to set the time (unlike later versions with the pull-out lever).

The watch is 13.2mm thick and is well-proportioned to its 42mm case. It wears smaller than its dimensions, thanks to its curved lugs, and the titanium construction keeps the weight at only 75g. The strap is a comfortable blend of leather backing and a textured textile, the clasp is solid, and the lume is great – you’d not think it was so well lumed from the dial and its colors.

While I really enjoy this watch, there are a few minor issues. The crownless design and incredibly smooth surfaces all around, while visually pure, also make setting the time more difficult than it could be. A subtle texture integrated into the edge of the caseback would’ve made it easier to grip without detracting from the aesthetic. This is almost certainly why later models adopted that aforementioned folding lever for winding and setting.

The caseback was also an issue for which I had to have the watch serviced: the time would shift while on the wrist! To their credit, Ressence repaired the watch for free (via Bucherer no less), no questions asked.

The lightness of the watch is also a double-edged sword. On the wrist it feels elegant and almost effortless, but in the hand the tactile experience lacks the reassuring density one expects from a five-figure mechanical watch.
Compounding that impression, the case makes a hollow rattling sound when shaken. Nothing appears to be wrong, but one consequence of such a light construction is that it can make the watch feel less substantial in the hand than its price would suggest.

Then again, for decades collectors have lived with (and many love) the “Rolex rattle,” so it’s not a deal-breaker, just an observation. 

The brushed surfaces of the champagne dial have a surprising amount of contrast to them, even in quite bright light, but because of the reflective surfaces, it’s nearly illegible in direct sunlight. It also takes a bit of time getting used to orienting the watch the right way up on the wrist.

Overall, though, I love this watch. It is wonderfully minimalist, innovative, and comfortable to wear. It isn’t the most practical mechanical watch ever made, but few watches genuinely challenge our assumptions about how time can be displayed. The Type One does exactly that, and more than a decade after its introduction it still feels different to anything else on the market—a rare achievement in modern watchmaking.

Ressence: a futuristic re-imaging of a regulator

Maurice Lacroix, founded in 1975 in Saignel&eacute;gier (Switzerland) within the Desco von Schulthess group, grew around in-house case manufacturing and an &ldquo;accessible luxury&rdquo; stance. The brand targets urban wearers who value readability, careful execution and distinctive technical signatures such as the &ldquo;square wheel&rdquo; display in the Masterpiece line.
<h3>From Saignel&eacute;gier to city streets: integrated cases and standout dials</h3>
The visual language blends contemporary sport-chic (integrated bracelets, brushed/polished facets) with staged technical dials (skeletons, &ldquo;Square Wheel&rdquo;), all with daily comfort and legibility in mind; the look is urban and modern while embracing clearly identifiable horological choices.
<h3>Aikon, Pontos, Masterpiece, Eliros &amp; Fiaba: the line-up at a glance</h3>
The catalogue is organised by straightforward families, from daily drivers to more demonstrative pieces; the goal is a clean use-based choice without needless complexity.
<ul>
<li>Maurice Lacroix Aikon &mdash; integrated-bracelet sport-chic (automatic and quartz), broad sizes and finishes; the Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide uses upcycled ocean-bound plastic for vivid colours and light weight.</li>
<li>Maurice Lacroix Pontos &mdash; contemporary dress-leaning line (three-hand, Day-Date, Chronograph) with balanced proportions and textured dials.</li>
<li>Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Square Wheel &mdash; seconds displayed by a visible square wheel with a clover wheel; Squelette and &ldquo;Gravity&rdquo; variants deliver a more technical stage.</li>
<li>Maurice Lacroix Eliros &mdash; elegant entry line (three-hand, chronograph) with pared-back dials.</li>
<li>Maurice Lacroix Fiaba &mdash; ladies&rsquo; range with compact sizes and pearl/diamond options depending on references.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning, manufacturing and reach (DKSH)</h3>
Aikon/Eliros typically range around CHF 1,000&ndash;3,500 depending on versions, while Masterpiece sits appreciably higher (&asymp; CHF/USD 6,500&ndash;8,500 seen on some references); manufacturing is rooted in Saignel&eacute;gier and distribution combines a global retail network with the e-shop, with DKSH holding a majority stake since 2011.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Maurice Lacroix suits those seeking a readable, contemporary watch: Aikon for integrated sport-chic, Pontos for refined daily wear, Masterpiece for stronger technical presence, and Eliros/Fiaba for understated appeal. Decide based on comfort, dial expression and budget, with options from quartz to automatic and more elaborate series. To validate your pick with real-world experience, rely on Dialicious customer reviews.
(Updated August 2025)

ZRC est une maison horlog&egrave;re fond&eacute;e en 1904 &agrave; Gen&egrave;ve (Suisse) par Edmond Zuccolo et Joseph Rochet. N&eacute;e dans l&rsquo;univers des cha&icirc;nes de gousset puis des bracelets m&eacute;talliques extensibles, la marque s&rsquo;adresse aujourd&rsquo;hui aux amateurs de plongeuses-outils iconiques, rendue c&eacute;l&egrave;bre par sa Grands Fonds d&eacute;velopp&eacute;e pour la Marine nationale &agrave; partir des ann&eacute;es 1960.
<h3>Couronne &agrave; 6 h, bo&icirc;tier monobloc et esprit Marine nationale</h3>
Con&ccedil;ue pour r&eacute;pondre aux contraintes op&eacute;rationnelles des plongeurs-d&eacute;mineurs fran&ccedil;ais, la Grands Fonds adopte la couronne &agrave; 6 h, un bo&icirc;tier monobloc et des solutions maison comme l&rsquo;ECS (Easy Clean System) et le CPS (Crown Protection System). Dans la pratique, la couronne &agrave; 6 h et le CPS emp&ecirc;chent de porter la montre si la couronne n&rsquo;est pas parfaitement viss&eacute;e, limitant ainsi les risques d&rsquo;erreur avant immersion ; l&rsquo;ECS facilite le rin&ccedil;age pour &eacute;viter la cristallisation du sel sous la lunette.
<h3>Grands Fonds et d&eacute;clinaisons contemporaines</h3>
La collection actuelle d&eacute;cline l&rsquo;ADN historique (lisibilit&eacute;, ergonomie de terrain, silhouette &laquo; outil &raquo;) en plusieurs tailles et niveaux de performance. Quel que soit le mod&egrave;le, l&rsquo;architecture et la signature &agrave; 6 h rendent la lecture imm&eacute;diate et l&rsquo;identit&eacute; instantan&eacute;ment reconnaissable.
<ul>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds MN64 &mdash; Hommage aux sp&eacute;cifications Marine nationale, codes historiques de cadran et de lunette.</li>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds Heritage&nbsp;&mdash; Gabarit plus contenu (38 mm) conservant la signature de couronne &agrave; 6 h pour les poignets fins.</li>
<li>ZRC Securicode &mdash; R&eacute;interpr&eacute;tation d&rsquo;un th&egrave;me de la fin des ann&eacute;es 1950/1960, avec &eacute;l&eacute;ments de style historiques.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positionnement : outil pro, prix et distribution</h3>
La marque revendique un positionnement &laquo; instrument de plong&eacute;e &raquo; au sein de l&rsquo;horlogerie ind&eacute;pendante suisse, avec volumes de production non communiqu&eacute; et diffusion s&eacute;lective (d&eacute;taillants sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;s et vente directe). &Agrave; titre indicatif, de nombreuses r&eacute;f&eacute;rences acier se situent autour de 2 500&ndash;3 000 &euro;, tandis que des versions techniques en titane d&eacute;passent 4 000 &euro; ; certaines &eacute;ditions sp&eacute;ciales ou m&eacute;taux nobles s&rsquo;&eacute;tablissent nettement au-del&agrave;. Pr&eacute;sence confirm&eacute;e en France avec des &eacute;taillants comme <a href="https://www.bijouterie-clouzeau.fr/fr/marques/zrc-1904">Clouzeau</a> ou <a href="https://www.berenger.fr/fr/horlogerie-berenger/marques/zrc-1904">Berenger</a>, et sur quelques march&eacute;s Asie/Moyen-Orient via un r&eacute;seau resserr&eacute;.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
ZRC s&rsquo;adresse aux amateurs de montres-outils au style imm&eacute;diatement identifiable, qui privil&eacute;gient la fonctionnalit&eacute;, la lisibilit&eacute; et une signature de design forte. Le choix se fera entre un usage polyvalent quotidien (Grands Fonds 300/38), une filiation historique appuy&eacute;e (MN64, Securicode) ou une approche plus technique et extr&ecirc;me (Grands Fonds 3000 Titanium). Les acheteurs sensibles &agrave; l&rsquo;ergonomie appr&eacute;cieront la couronne &agrave; 6 h et la s&eacute;curit&eacute; du CPS ; les puristes salueront la coh&eacute;rence d&rsquo;ensemble. Pour &eacute;clairer votre d&eacute;cision au-del&agrave; de la fiche technique, fiez-vous&nbsp;aux avis clients Dialicious, utiles pour comprendre confort, lisibilit&eacute; r&eacute;elle et ressenti au port&eacute;.
(Mise &agrave; jour Ao&ucirc;t 2025)

ZRC is a watch brand founded in 1904 in Geneva, Switzerland, by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet. Born in the field of pocket-watch chains and later expandable metal bracelets, the brand now caters to enthusiasts of iconic tool divers, made famous by its Grands Fonds developed for the French Navy from the 1960s onward.
<h3>6 o&rsquo;clock crown, monobloc case and French Navy spirit</h3>
Engineered to meet the operational demands of French Navy mine-clearance divers, the Grands Fonds features a 6 o&rsquo;clock crown, a monobloc case and in-house solutions such as ECS (Easy Clean System) and CPS (Crown Protection System). In practice, the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown and CPS prevent the watch from being worn unless the crown is fully screwed down, reducing user error prior to immersion; ECS helps flush out salt to prevent crystallization under the bezel.
<h3>Grands Fonds and contemporary variants</h3>
The current collection translates the historical DNA (legibility, field ergonomics, tool-watch silhouette) into multiple sizes and performance levels. Whichever the model, the 6 o&rsquo;clock signature ensures instant readability and an immediately recognisable identity.
<ul>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds MN64 &mdash; Core diver inspired by 1964, 300 m, bold legibility for versatile daily wear.</li>
<li>ZRC Grands Fonds Hertiage &mdash; Smaller 38 mm option retaining the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown signature for slimmer wrists.</li>
<li>ZRC Securicode &mdash; Reinterpretation of a late-1950s/1960s theme with historical design elements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning: pro tool, pricing and distribution</h3>
The brand&rsquo;s stance is that of an independent Swiss &ldquo;diving instrument,&rdquo; with production volumes not disclosed and selective distribution (specialist retailers and direct sales). As a guide, many steel references sit around &euro;2,500&ndash;3,000, while technical titanium pieces exceed &euro;4,000; special editions or precious-metal variants are significantly higher. Presence is established in Europe such as <a href="https://www.soprana.com/zrc-1904/?lang=en">Soprana</a> in Italy or <a href="https://junod-lausanne.ch/fr/collections/zrc">Junod</a> in Switzerland, and selected Asian/Middle-Eastern markets through a tight retail network.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
ZRC speaks to those who value immediately recognisable tool-watch design with functional clarity and a strong signature. Your choice will likely fall between versatile daily wear (Grands Fonds 300/38), an emphatic historical link (MN64, Securicode), or a more technical, extreme approach (Grands Fonds 3000 Titanium). Ergonomics benefit from the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown and CPS safety; purists will appreciate the overall coherence. To refine your decision beyond the spec sheet, rely on Dialicious customer reviews to understand comfort, real-world legibility and on-wrist feel.
(Updated August 2025)

The&nbsp;Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer, launched in 2019, is the sportiest and most water-oriented variation of the first-generation Aikon. It appeared after the 2016 Aikon Quartz and the 2018 Aikon Automatic, retaining the characteristic architecture of the collection while substantially increasing its technical capability. Its stainless-steel case grows to 43 mm, the bezel becomes unidirectional with a ceramic insert and water resistance reaches 300 metres. The watch retains the six characteristic Aikon arms, which now gain a practical function by helping the wearer grip the rotating bezel. The dial displays hours, minutes, central seconds and a date at 3 o&rsquo;clock, while automatic calibre ML115 provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve. Steel and rubber bracelets can be changed rapidly thanks to the EasyChange system.
In 2020 and 2021, the family expands with two-tone variations and limited bronze editions before gradually leaving the front of the catalogue as Maurice Lacroix develops other branches of the Aikon collection.
<h3>Design &amp; legibility: the six Aikon arms become functional</h3>
The Aikon Venturer retains the identity introduced by the broader Aikon family but substantially changes the balance of the watch. The bezel is broader and receives a graduated ceramic insert for measuring elapsed time. The six characteristic metal arms, graphically inherited from certain Maurice Lacroix Calypso watches of the 1990s, extend slightly over the insert and provide gripping points when the bezel needs to be operated. The sunray dial remains comparatively open despite the 43 mm diameter. Large applied markers, the hands and bezel reference point are treated to remain visible when ambient light decreases. Turning the six Aikon arms into practical gripping elements for the bezel is the most functional distinguishing feature of the Venturer. The date appears through a framed aperture at 3 o&rsquo;clock. Black and blue dials on the first models use a restrained composition, while certain editions add orange, gold-coloured or bronze details. The closed caseback also helps distinguish the Venturer from transparent-backed Aikon Automatic models: the priority here is robustness and water resistance rather than viewing the mechanics.
<h3>Case, bezel and comfort: 43 mm but only around 11.6 mm thick</h3>
The stainless-steel case measures 43 mm in diameter and approximately 11.6 mm thick on the launch versions. It is therefore broader than the standard Aikon Automatic while remaining relatively slim for an automatic watch rated to 300 metres. Surfaces alternate satin brushing and polishing, highlighting the angles of the case and the six bezel arms. The crystal is sapphire and both crown and caseback screw down. The bezel rotates anticlockwise only and uses a ceramic insert significantly more resistant to scratching than a traditional aluminium insert. The relationship between the 43 mm diameter, approximately 11.6 mm thickness and 300 metres of water resistance remains one of the principal practical strengths of the Venturer. The five-row steel bracelet strongly increases visual presence, while rubber makes the watch lighter and more directly appropriate for aquatic activities. Both use the proprietary EasyChange system, allowing the bracelet to be released without tools. Its width and visually integrated construction nevertheless make the case appear more substantial than a traditional round watch of the same nominal diameter.
<h3>Movement: ML115 calibre based on the Sellita SW200-1</h3>
The Aikon Venturer uses Maurice Lacroix automatic calibre ML115, based on the Sellita SW200-1. This widely distributed Swiss architecture operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, or 4 Hz, and contains 26 jewels. It provides automatic winding, manual winding and hacking seconds during time setting. Functions are limited to hours, minutes, central seconds and a date aperture. Stated power reserve is approximately 38 hours. The ML115 prioritises a proven and readily serviceable architecture rather than long autonomy or chronometer certification. Maurice Lacroix decorates versions of the movement with perlage and striping, although these finishes remain invisible in the Venturer because the caseback is closed. This is coherent with the sporting purpose of the watch and allows a robust back to contribute to the 300-metre water resistance. The movement is therefore not the most spectacular part of the Venturer; its value lies more in its broad availability, 4 Hz frequency and the ease with which a watchmaker familiar with the SW200 family can maintain it.
<h3>Chronological milestones and main models (2019&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2019) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Black Rubber:
The black rubber version is one of the founding configurations of the Venturer and expresses its sporting direction most directly. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-SS001-330-1 has a 43 mm stainless-steel case approximately 11.6 mm thick, a screw-down crown, closed caseback and sapphire crystal. Its unidirectional bezel receives a black ceramic insert surrounded by the six characteristic Aikon arms. The black sunray dial has large applied markers and a date at 3 o&rsquo;clock, with luminous material on the principal reading elements. Water resistance reaches 300 metres. Automatic calibre ML115 operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, contains 26 jewels and provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The black rubber strap uses the EasyChange system and is the most logical original configuration for a watch regularly used around water.
(2019) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Black Steel Bracelet:
The steel-bracelet model retains the same technical characteristics but substantially changes the physical and visual presence of the watch. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-SS002-330-1 uses the same 43 mm case, black sunray dial, unidirectional ceramic bezel and 300 metres of water resistance as the rubber version. Its steel bracelet is composed of several rows of links and repeats the combination of polished and satin-brushed surfaces characteristic of the Aikon. It fits closely to the case and creates an almost integrated appearance. The crown and caseback screw down and the crystal is sapphire. Automatic calibre ML115 provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve and powers the date at 3 o&rsquo;clock. EasyChange makes it possible to remove the bracelet without tools, a useful advantage when changing to rubber for aquatic activities. This configuration is heavier but also more versatile when the Venturer is worn as an everyday sport-chic watch.
(2019) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Blue Steel Bracelet:
The blue version introduced at launch becomes the most colourful alternative to the black Venturer while remaining easy to combine with everyday clothing. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-SS002-430-1 retains a 43 mm stainless-steel case, approximately 11.6 mm thickness, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and 300 metres of water resistance. Its blue dial receives a sunray finish that changes noticeably with the light and matches the blue ceramic bezel insert. Applied markers and hands are luminous, while the date remains positioned at 3 o&rsquo;clock. The multi-row metal bracelet uses a folding clasp and the EasyChange quick-release system. Inside, automatic calibre ML115 contains 26 jewels, operates at 4 Hz and provides approximately 38 hours of autonomy. This execution gives the Venturer a slightly less instrumental appearance than the black model while retaining exactly the same aquatic and mechanical characteristics.
(2019) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Blue Orange Limited Edition:
This limited edition uses the blue foundation but adds several details that immediately make the watch appear sportier. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-SS002-431-1 has the collection&rsquo;s 43 mm stainless-steel case, sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel and 300 metres of water resistance. The textured blue dial receives orange details around several markers and the minute scale, producing much stronger contrast than the standard blue model. Hands and markers remain luminous and the date is installed at 3 o&rsquo;clock. Automatic calibre ML115 retains its frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The watch is supplied on a steel bracelet with an additional blue textile-style strap, both using the EasyChange system. Production is limited to 500 pieces, making this version less common on the pre-owned market than standard black or blue references.
(2020) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Two-Tone Blue:
The two-tone variation moves the Venturer towards a much more sport-chic register without reducing its aquatic capability. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-SY013-430-1 combines a 43 mm steel case with several components whose surfaces receive a yellow 2N gold-coloured treatment. Smaller bracelet links, the crown and bezel arms therefore create warm contrast with the steel. The blue sunray dial and blue ceramic bezel insert strengthen an aesthetic recalling two-tone watches of the 1980s and 1990s. The crystal is sapphire, the bezel rotates in one direction and water resistance remains 300 metres. Automatic calibre ML115 contains 26 jewels and provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The two-tone steel bracelet retains the EasyChange system. This version remains technically a Venturer, but its more precious appearance makes it more naturally suited to versatile everyday use than to the austere image of a pure tool watch.
(2020) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Bronze Green Limited Edition:
The first bronze Venturer changes the character of the model far more profoundly than a simple dial variation. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-BRZ01-630-1 uses a 43 mm case and six bezel arms made from bronze, a material that gradually develops patina through exposure to air and moisture. The bezel insert is dark-brown ceramic while the dial is sunray green with gold-toned hands and markers. The screwed caseback remains steel in order to avoid permanent bronze contact with the skin. The crown screws down and water resistance still reaches 300 metres. Calibre ML115 based on the Sellita SW200-1 provides approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The watch is supplied with a green rubber strap and a brown calfskin strap, interchangeable through EasyChange. This edition is limited to 500 pieces and for the first time combines the Venturer with a case material whose appearance genuinely evolves through use.
(2021) Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Bronze Anthracite Limited Edition:
The second bronze Venturer adopts a considerably more restrained palette than its predecessor. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer AI6058-BRZ0B-330-2 retains a 43 mm bronze case approximately 12 mm thick, a unidirectional bezel and 300 metres of water resistance. Its bezel insert is now black ceramic with white markings and its anthracite dial receives a sunray finish. The inscriptions use bronze or gold-coloured tones to echo the case, while markers and hands contain Super-LumiNova. The screwed caseback is steel and the crown is protected by the case shoulders. Calibre ML115, based on the Sellita SW200-1, retains 26 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour and a 38-hour power reserve. The watch is supplied with a black rubber strap and an anthracite leather strap using EasyChange. Like the Green Bronze version, production is limited to 500 pieces.
<h3>Choosing the right version: steel or bronze, bracelet, diameter and use</h3>
The first choice concerns material. Steel Venturer watches retain their original appearance much more easily and work well as everyday watches worn without particular precautions. Bronze progressively changes and may become brown, dark or slightly green according to the environment. Steel is the simplest choice if the objective is to preserve a stable appearance over time. Bronze is more appropriate for an enthusiast wanting the watch to develop a personal patina and accepting that a watch worn for several years will no longer look like a new example.
The 43 mm diameter deserves genuine consideration. The Venturer is relatively slim for its technical capability, but its broad dial, crown guards, bezel and visually substantial bracelet make it appear imposing. Medium-sized wrists can nevertheless benefit from the controlled thickness and the way the first bracelet links drop around the wrist. Trying the watch on is especially advisable for wrists below approximately 17 cm. Someone who already enjoys generously sized sports watches will find the dimensions coherent with the 300-metre water resistance and strong visual identity of the collection.
The steel bracelet gives the Venturer the appearance most directly associated with the Aikon. It extends the case, highlights the different polished and brushed surfaces and transforms the watch into a genuine sport-chic design. Rubber reduces weight and is better suited to heat or frequent use in water. Rubber is the most practical choice for genuinely exploiting the aquatic purpose of the Venturer. Fortunately, EasyChange makes the decision less permanent: steel can be used for everyday wear and replaced without tools by rubber before travel or sporting activities.
The ML115 is robust and widely understood, but its 38-hour power reserve is modest compared with modern calibres offering more than 60 or 70 hours. A Venturer left unworn for two days is therefore likely to require setting before being worn again. The movement is especially suitable for someone who regularly wears the same watch rather than rotating it at long intervals. In return, its Sellita SW200-1 architecture facilitates servicing and does not depend on an especially rare or complex proprietary calibre.
Finally, 300 metres of water resistance and a unidirectional bezel give the Venturer genuine capabilities for use in water, even though its original communication emphasised urban adventure as much as diving. On a pre-owned watch, crown, tube, caseback, seals and bezel mechanism should nevertheless be inspected before serious immersion. A recent pressure test is essential before treating the 300-metre rating as genuinely available capability. Bronze versions additionally require acceptance of patina and inspection of the steel caseback. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer is aimed at enthusiasts who appreciate the recognisable architecture of the Aikon but want a watch considerably more robust and water-oriented than the classical Aikon Automatic. Its 43 mm case, unidirectional ceramic bezel and 300 metres of water resistance provide genuine sporting specifications, while the six arms and visually integrated bracelet preserve the identity of the collection. Black and blue steel references are the most versatile, the two-tone model emphasises sport-chic character and the two bronze limited editions add evolving patina and greater exclusivity. Calibre ML115 provides only 38 hours of power reserve but benefits from a familiar and readily serviceable Sellita architecture. The choice therefore mainly depends on diameter, material, bracelet and the importance placed on long-term visual stability of the case.
To compare these specifications with real comfort, accuracy and perceived quality after several years of ownership,&nbsp;Dialicious customer reviews provide a particularly useful complement.
(Updated August 2026)

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Maurice Lacroix
Pontos Grand Guichet GMT

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Aquamar

Edox
Skydiver

U-Boat
U-65

Ressence
TYPE 1