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Since Maurice Lacroix introduced their (around 1990), they are able to compete with brands like Chronoswiss, Omega, Ebel and probably some more brands that can be seen as ‘settled’. Maurice Lacroix is a relatively new player (1975) and in 2006 they introduced their manufacture chronograph movement. Maurice Lacroix produces 150.000 watches per year, of which 40.000 watches have a mechanical movement. How come that Maurice Lacroix gets so little attention from serious watch collectors and afficinados? Their price setting is really competitive and I have yet to see some complaints about the quality of these watches. One of the few things I can think of, is that Maurice Lacroix ruins their credibility amongst collectors/afficinados by producing ‘cheap’ quartz watches as well. Do they?Take a look at this beautiful Lune Retrograde:This watch has a handwound ML104 movement based on ETA caliber 6498-1. With the domed sapphire crystal, massive silver dial and stainless steel 43.5mm case, Maurice Lacroix presents a serious wrist watch for mechanical watch collectors with a classic taste but who doesn’t want to be that conservative when it comes to watches. At least, in my opinion. So, why don’t I have one yet? I don’t know. I do love the classic designed Phase de Lune watch a lot, which is quite affordable (not the Retrograde!). You can get these off for approximately 1600 euro (BNIB). I read only little about people’s experiences with these watches, which brings me to the following point.There is no or only little coverage on Maurice Lacroix watches on the big watch fora like , and my friends at . A few days ago, someone asked about the general opinion on Maurice Lacroix (and Baume et Mercier for that matter) on TimeZone. . Most of the people that replied were quite positive, but only a few actually own a Maurice Lacroix.What do you think of them?

The universally-famous name Maurice Lacroix stands for decades of experience in manufacturing of high-end luxury watches. The brand has always succeeded in creating timepieces that continue to turn heads long after they made their first appearance.The same refers to the Miros Coussin watches bound to enchant ardent fans of the new Retro Look. The eye-catcher of every watch from this extraordinary line is its pillow-shaped stainless steel case distinguished by ***, slightly curved lines. The alluring exterior of the case evokes the 1930-s, when its design was originally created.The elegant exterior of the watches conceals the most advanced technology. The heart of the Miros Coussin Chronographe watch is a Swiss quartz movement, which brings to life an array of useful functions.Besides the basic functions of hours and minutes, the watch features the recorded time intervals in the 30-minute sub-dial positioned at 9 o'clock, as well as in the 10-hour counter at 6 o'clock. The timepiece also displays the date and small seconds found at 12 and 3 o'clock respectively. The Miros Coussin Reveil watch is equipped with a reliable alarm mechanism. To set the alarm for the desired time, the watch wearer uses two small hands presented in the circle at 9 o'clock. The watch dial is visually balanced by the small seconds counter positioned at 3 o'clock. Similar to the Miros Coussin Chronograph, the novel alarm watch shows the current date in the exhibition window nestled at 6 o'clock.The case of each Maurice Lacroix watch mentioned features the dimensions of 37,5 mm x 39,6 mm. These generous proportions ensure the impressive look of the dial. Extremely readable, the display is equipped with oversized Roman numerals, which coordinate perfectly with the case design. The color of these numbers tastefully matches that of the dial, which can be performed in silver, black or charcoal.The Maurice Lacroix Miros watches are presented on leather wristbands sown in different colors. The tokens of good taste, they will surely attract watch enthusiasts who appreciate elegant design coupled with unparalleled functionality.