Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic Gunmetal PVD | 42mm Limited Edition

A Rare Study in Dark Sophistication

Some watches are designed to blend in. The Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic 42mm Gunmetal PVD Limited Edition is not one of them. Dressed entirely in a deep, smoked gunmetal PVD coating — from the stainless steel case to the buckle — this is a piece that commands attention with quiet confidence and deliberate restraint.

Limited to just 888 pieces worldwide, this edition marks a distinctive chapter within the celebrated AIKON collection — a line known for balancing Swiss mechanical craft with urban, contemporary aesthetics. If you have been looking for an automatic watch that pairs formal precision with street-level energy, this is a conversation worth having.

Why You'll Love It

• Striking full gunmetal PVD treatment — case, bezel, crown and buckle unified in one bold dark tone

• Fumé gunmetal dial with Clous de Paris guilloché motif — lighter at the center, deeper toward the edge

• Exclusive 888-piece global limited edition with special caseback engraving

• Exhibition sapphire caseback reveals the automatic ML115 calibre with perlage and colimaçon decoration

• Tool-free strap swap with the signature Easychange system

• 20 ATM / 200-meter water resistance — serious depth for a daily automatic

Key Specifications

• Reference: AI6008-PVB00-330-2

• Case: 42mm stainless steel with full gunmetal PVD coating, 11mm thick

• Movement: Automatic ML115 calibre, 28,800 vph, 38-hour power reserve

• Crystal: Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating

• Caseback: Exhibition sapphire with limited edition engraving

• Water resistance: 20 ATM / 200 meters

• Strap: Black rubber with M-logo, Easychange system, gunmetal PVD pin buckle

• Limited edition: 888 pieces worldwide

• Origin: Swiss Made

The Design Story

Announced in January 2024, the AIKON PVD Limited Edition collection was built around a simple but powerful concept: give the AIKON's iconic architecture a monochromatic identity that commands attention. For the 42mm Gunmetal version, that meant applying a consistent dark tone across every component — including the six-claw bezel, the case flanks and the crown.

The dial takes the concept further: a smoked fumé finish with a Clous de Paris guilloché texture creates subtle depth. The gradation — lighter at the center, darker toward the edges — gives the dial a three-dimensional quality that photographs can only partially capture.

Who Is It For?

• Watch collectors seeking a meaningful limited edition with genuine global scarcity (888 pieces)

• Design-focused buyers who prefer a cohesive, tonal aesthetic over flashy contrast

• Professionals looking for a daily automatic with real water resistance and lasting versatility

• Those entering Swiss automatic watchmaking at a price point delivering exceptional craft and finishing

Things to Know Before Buying

• PVD coatings, however durable, can show micro-scratches over time with heavy daily use — this is common to all PVD-treated watches.

• At 42mm with an 11mm profile, this watch works well on medium to larger wrists. Ideal for those who prefer a noticeable but not oversized presence.

• The rubber strap and Easychange system make it easy to dress the watch up or down depending on the occasion.

• The ML115 is a dependable calibre focused on reliable, clean timekeeping — the appeal here is design and exclusivity, not complications.

• With only 888 units produced worldwide, availability is inherently limited — better acquired sooner rather than later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units were produced?

This is a strictly limited edition of 888 pieces worldwide.

What movement does it use?

It is powered by the Maurice Lacroix ML115 automatic calibre, running at 28,800 vph with a 38-hour power reserve.

Can I swim with this watch?

Yes. With 20 ATM / 200-meter water resistance, it is well-suited for swimming and recreational water activities.

Can the strap be changed without tools?

Yes. The Maurice Lacroix Easychange system allows tool-free strap swaps in seconds, giving full flexibility between rubber, leather or bracelet options.

Is the caseback transparent?

Yes. The exhibition sapphire caseback provides a full view of the decorated ML115 movement, with perlage and colimaçon finishing, plus the limited edition engraving.

Final Thoughts

The Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic 42mm Gunmetal PVD Limited Edition is, at its core, a watch for people who value coherence. The design does not chase trends — it commits to an aesthetic and executes it with real Swiss precision. The fumé dial, the decorated movement, the exhibition caseback, the 200-meter water resistance: each detail justifies its place.

In a market crowded with limited editions that exist in name only, 888 pieces is a number that means something. This is a watch worth wearing, worth owning — and, in time, worth remembering.