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Maurice Lacroix · Aikon
Aikon Master Grand Date
Ref. AI6118SS00E430
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 45 mm
- Case height
- 15 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- ML331
- Dial
- Blue
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Master Grand Date takes a 24 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 18 straps in that width. A dress watch by proportion: a slim leather strap, plain or lightly stitched, keeps the line clean. With a 45 mm case and 100 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.
Straps by lug width (24 mm) 18
All 18 24 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
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Heritage CuffLeather€27.90 -
Rivet CuffLeather €29.90 -
Rivet RallyLeather€49.90 -
Dense Mesh SteelSteel€34.90 -
Diagonal WeaveNylon€24.90 -
Vintage RallyLeather€34.90 -
Eyelet CanvasNylon€22.90 -
Smooth SiliconeSilicone€19.90 -
Parachute ElasticNylon€22.90 -
Three Link SteelSteel€39.90 -
Sailcloth WeaveNylon€27.90 -
Suede RallyLeather€34.90
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