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Maurice Lacroix Classique Phases de LuneThe second interesting entry from the Swiss watch maker is the new Maurice Lacroix Classique Phases de Lune model. Available both in stainless steel and SS / yellow gold mix, this is yet another dressy watch from the relatively young brand.Unlike a great number of other offerings in this segment, the new Classique Phases de Lune is powered by ML’s own caliber 37 movement.Based on the ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, this engine features an additional module that displays date day of week, current month and the moonphase. Simply speaking, the ML caliber 37 mimics ETA Valjoux 7751 chronograph movement’s functionality sans the chronograph.Although, to my taste, the stainless steel and gold mix version of the watch leaves much to be desired (well, to put it less diplomatically, it actually sucks, big time,) the stainless steel model leaves much better impression. In fact, the design looks so good, it is really a shame that Maurice Lacroix didn’t dare to offer this model in white gold.

This new small brand, based in Zurich, has some strong styling elements and others that are classic and timeless.Some of their offerings include these Flieger-style watches. The first is a 42mm steel cased automatic chronograph caliber Valjoux 7750.the other is a time-only 42mm steel cased with an automatic caliber ETA 2824.The 39mm Doppelring chronograph features an automatic caliber Valjoux 7750.and the Art Deco styled Arco chronograph also features an automatic chronograph movement caliber Valjoux 7750.5/28/03