Maurice Lacroix Aikon - THE BEST BUDGET ROYAL OAK?

[@stevenfoleyuk9404]

Its a little unfair to say its a homage watch . Its based on the Calypso watch in the 90s

[@watchalot919]

In the UK a new one of these will cost you £2050 which is $2500 usd, or about $4000 Australian. I bought a good used pink version, and the watch is gorgeous

[@donaldhodge6549]

Clearly a homage but with enough flair stand on its own. I like the Aikon a ton.

[@fredchevry5786]

I got my eyes on their Automatic Chronograph. I sort of wish they came out with a different dial. It can stand on its own merit without having to look like an AP.

[@JaxWatchesandEDC]

It reminds me more of an Omega Constellation mixed with a Royal Oak than a Royal Oak on it’s own.

[@HorologywithHugh]

Fair comparison!

[@Bignewshound60]

Agreed. Which is a bonus. The bezel also has a nod to the Rolex Airking. I Bluth this 39mm version recently. It’s the least expensive watch I own but I live it. Totally underrated.

[@rudolphbeasley5652]

IMO the Aikon looks much better.

[@BenjaminLion]

True. The more I look at it the more I like it

[@mastertcoaching4785]

I have the 39mm in blue and yes it is simply stunning!

[@559eii]

This is a good piece to have very similar to the oak, only the trained eye would know if its even considered a homage. I feel this is one in its own right. Well done.

[@marcheezy.]

Good looking watch. Royal Oak meets Fluted Bezel Oysterquartz with a hint of Hublot's interpretation of the porthole. The CEO said it was inspired by their 1990s ladies watch the Calypso. I would have preferred a no show case back. I don't need to see the Sellita movement, plus it should make the watch up to 1mm slimmer.

[@rgwatx]

I just recently became aware of the "controversy" of the Aikon. Personally, I think the watch easily stands on it own merits. And even the mere suggestion that ML somehow copied elements of the AP is insulting. The only area that is remotely similar is the face. Yet I've seen that face on other watches as well. So why are people getting their feathers in ruffle? I love my AP and ML equally well.

[@paulsmithchannel]

"Why are people getting their feathers in ruffle?" Because they're boring and unimaginative parrots. So many people just repeat what they hear others say without any objective analysis. It's groupthink pure and simple.

[@reezevlog]

finally after more than a year, i got one on the way to me.....took so long to decide on this...

[@HorologywithHugh]

I’m sure it was worth the wait!

[@renzo3619]

Left a thumbs up 5 seconds into the video because of the Nav sample in the intro

[@HorologywithHugh]

Thanks Lorenzo!, its good to see some NAV fans here

[@559eii]

loving the Nav beats. 😁

[@Bignewshound60]

There are leather and rubber bands made for this watch.

[@nickgee7291]

its cool because its not a copy like those pagani design watches. the aikon is just a good watch you can be proud of

[@aaronyew7606]

The movement caliber is ML115, not ML155 as you mentioned. Just FYI :)

[@denisdaly1708]

It's a homage to me. The bracelet is very blingy. I like more subdued watches.