Maurice Lacroix Quartz Anthracite Dial Blue Leather Strap Men’s Watch AI1018-SS001-333-1 The Case: The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Chronograph AI1018-SS001-333-1 features a sharp barrel styled brushed steel case, that measures in at 44mm. Another classy touch is the 10 minute ‘Claws’ that sit on top of the stainless steel brushed bezel, this is an opulent design feature common in luxurious watches such as, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, amongst others. The defined edges of the case create a sporty looking timepiece that is going to bestow your wrist a watch with a unavoidable presence. The inclusion of oversized crew down pushers make the size of the watch even more prominent. This a highly sought after feature for collectors interested in chronograph timepieces, notably on the Rolex Daytona. Although the watch’s dimensions and size does make it a relatively heavy model, the tapered angles of the case and integrate lugs provide the wearer with a comfortable fit on their wrist. The Dial: One of the most significant visual changes that distinguishes it from the traditional Aikon is the smooth finish on the dial. This finish is known as sun-brushed, giving off the same effect as if the sun was striking the dial. The silver, elegant, applied hour markers are rectangular in shape, which adds a touch of class to the dial, which equally underscores the craftsmanship behind this mode. Likewise, the silver sword hands are made from rhodium, which is a platinum based material renowned for its highly reflective and resistant qualities. Bold dashes of blue form a motif that is present throughout the dial, they can be seen on the seconds hand and on the hands on two of the sub dials. A blue 60-minute chapter ring runs around the outer edge of the dial. Arguably the most definitive feature of the dial is the 3 snailed counter chronograph sub dials. The Maurice Lacroix logo is present besides the 3 o’clock mark, whilst a date window is present above 6 o’clock. The Strap: The blue leather strap imparts an instantly recognisable appearance to this timepiece. The crocodile leather style strap is equally as robust as it is comfortable. White contrasting stitching runs around the edge of the strap, whilst an applied Maurice Lacroix logo sits proudly on the strap. Also, it fastens easily using a stainless steel butterfly clasp. Functions: The piece features a traditional look: a three-hand display with a chronograph, day-date function and updated movement. The chronograph function is  perfect for measuring a run in the park. The chronograph used on this watch has an accuracy down to a tenth of a second (seen at 12 o’clock). Also it has a measuring capacity of 30 minutes (seen at nine o’clock). Furthermore, the sub-dial seen at 6 o’clock is a small seconds display which again is common amongst classical watches. This watch has a water resistance of 100 metres, making it suitable for swimming and snorkelling. If you have any questions please  click here Click here to join our  facebook  and  Instagram !