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Maurice Lacroix · Aikon
Aikon Automatic
Ref. AI6008TT0324301
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Case height
- 11 mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- ML115
- Dial
- Purple
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Titanium Purple takes a 25 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. Built for water, it wears naturally on rubber or a nylon NATO; a leather strap keeps it for dry days. With a 42 mm case and 200 m of water resistance, a thicker strap balances the case. Automatic movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
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