Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Only Watch 2023

The Maurice Lacroix Only Watch 10th Edition is presented in a sapphire case, a first for the Maison. The making of a sapphire crystal case is protracted, necessitating numerous hours of polishing. Measuring 43mm in diameter, this colourless housing affords views of the hand-wound movement within.

Only Watch always celebrates colour and this year proves no exception. Inspired by the work of artist Victor Vasarely, participating brands were encouraged to juxtapose shades of blue, red, orange and green. The resultant rainbow-theme enlivens the movement plate. The hours and minutes are shown on an off-centre dial appointed with black indexes, each suffused with Super-LumiNova and presented in a different hue, again repeating the rainbow look. 

The in-house skeleton movement, the Manufacture Calibre ML330, is the star of the show. The sapphire case and the openworked design allow the wearer to see the regulating organ, the mainspring in various states of tension, the gear train and even the keyless works. This is a watch that will sate the desires of the most mechanically curious horophile. The watch is presented on a grey M-branded nylon strap paired with a stainless steel butterfly buckle and features a user-friendly strap-exchange system.

Estimate: CHF 25,000 – 35,000

Sold for: CHF 28,000