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Maurice de Mauriac is a Zurich based watchmaker that produces customized watches. The company has been around for 12 years and was founded by long time watch business executive Daniel Dreifuss. When I spoke with Daniel, last Friday, regarding MDM timepieces he said, "we produce each day something new, new dial, new hand, always something better, everyday something.... we never know what is next." A good example of what Daniel is talking about, is the watch shown here. It is the newest model from their Chronograph Modern collection. It will be available in 2010.The new Chronograph Modern features a DLC coated titanium case, a first for Maurice de Mauric. Last year, the comparable model to this featured PVD, which is great, but DLC is even better. Most DLC is usually a little bit grayish black, where PVD is a darker black. Both are attractive, but if you don't want the full black, then DLC is the way to go. DLC is also slightly harder. Overall, the MDM models in PVD and DLC are both appealing, but if I had my choice it would definitely be this model, as the DLC is just more desirable to me. As you can see from the photos, the numerals are applied on the dial. Last years model featured printed numerals. Another detail that makes this watch, that much more appealing. Although, the price is pretty good for a chronograph with either PVD or DLC treatment, so you might be just as happy with this years model, as you are with last years.All of the chronographs are powered by a trusted Valjoux 7750 self-winding movement. The rotor features the signature "Maurice de Mauriac Zurich" emblem. The strap is made of a high-tech cloth material that looks ultra comfortable and features a detachable folding clasp, in DLC. Retail is $4,000Source: Maurice de Mauriac

Peace and tranquillity might as well be the words that will best describe this timepiece. The Maurice Lacroix Phase De Lune Model watch may sport some complications on its face but they do not come with a cluttered look, thus giving way to a watch that looks unblemished.The Maurice Lacroix Phase De Lune Model watch is beauty and harmony personified. It comes with a stainless steel case that has been elaborately crafted. With a diameter of 40mm, this watch is just the right size for a man's wrist. The elegant silver dial sports silver colored Roman numerals that changes in size.The blue moon phase display on the center provides all the color in an otherwise drab but elegant-looking face. Just below the 12 o'clock position are two rectangular windows to indicate the day and the month of the year.The Maurice Lacroix Phase De Lune Model watch is powered by an ML 37 automatic calibre, and is protected by sapphire crystal. The watch gets support from a genuine crocodile strap, and is water resistant by up to 50 meters.At a retails price of $7,500, this watch is well worth it and more. If you've done something good this year then it's time to reward yourself with an elegant watch that will accompany you all the time.