The AIKON Quartz Wotto Limited Edition stands as a striking embodiment of the ongoing partnership between Maurice Lacroix and the British artist Wotto, Craig Watkins. Presented in a limited run of 500 pieces, the watch is a vivid manifestation of Swiss horological expertise blended with contemporary pop artistry.
The dial asserts itself with a cryptic elegance. Its charcoal grey surface is alive with Wotto’s recognisable characters, expertly printed tone-on-tone to yield a delightful depth. The effect is subtle yet impactful, with skulls, ghosts and other fantastical figures emerging only upon closer inspection, all while maintaining harmony with the sleek monochrome palette. Eschewing traditional indices, readability is assured via matte black facetted hour and minute hands adorned with white Super-Luminova. The minute hand features a ghost motif, lending the piece an unexpected touch of whimsy. Contrasting this, a vibrant pink serpentine seconds hand glides smoothly across, its hue echoed by the loops on the black rubber strap.
At the heart beats the reliable Ronda 515 quartz movement, protected against daily life’s rigours. Maurice Lacroix makes clever use of this movement by reinterpreting the date display: instead of conventional numerals, 31 distinct Wotto illustrations encircle the date disk, transforming each passing day into an encounter with miniature graphic art. It’s a refreshing approach that brings genuine animation to a well-trodden mechanism.
The case is a visual delight. Measuring a balanced 40 millimetres across and standing 9 millimetres tall, it is crafted in brushed and polished stainless steel treated with gunmetal PVD, imparting a refined charcoal grey appearance that interacts beautifully with the black PVD bezel and caseback. The thoughtful finishing continues onto the crown and buckle, while the caseback is proudly engraved with the collaboration details and the limited edition number. Water resistance is set at a robust 10 ATM, making this piece a trustworthy companion from urban adventures to leisurely escapes.
In closing, Maurice Lacroix delivers an accessible yet refined collector’s piece that seamlessly blends artistic flair with technical substance. The AIKON Quartz Wotto Limited Edition encapsulates the spirit of modern watchmaking: a celebration of collaboration, ingenuity and urban style. It is available at CHF 1,200 / € 1.550 in an exclusive, creatively designed presentation box. It is the very watch to exhilarate both collectors and those seeking a daily object of art for the wrist.
