Maurice Lacroix

Maurice Lacroix Watches — official brands with warranty

Maurice Lacroix Watches represent the perfect union between tradition and Swiss precision, a legacy that fits the craftsmanship Nicols Jewelers has cultivated since 1917. Each piece reflects a commitment to quality and detail, values passed down through four generations of artisan jewelers in our house. These watches not only tell time but also tell stories of elegance and impeccable technique.

Discover collections that combine noble materials such as stainless steel, PVD, gold, and other exquisite finishes with high-precision mechanical movements. Maurice Lacroix offers designs that suit those seeking a watch with character, durability, and timeless style. At Nicols Jewelers, each watch is a unique piece reflecting passion for craftsmanship and excellence in every detail.

Authorized agents and official distributors. All our watches are new and come with the brand's official warranty.

Authorized agents and official distributors. All our watches are new and come with the official brand warranty.

We offer official maintenance and warranty service through Maurice Lacroix's authorized workshops, ensuring your timepiece remains in impeccable condition. Our selection includes the finest international brands and independent labels, each chosen for their outstanding value and craftsmanship. Watch materials vary by model, featuring stainless steel, PVD, gold, and other exquisite finishes that enhance both durability and elegance.

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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 39Mm

MAURICE LA DESC
05110120173
€1,936.00 €2,200.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon 39mm Automatic, Caliber ML115. Automatic clock with calendar. Easyclick steel bracelet system. The popular model AIKON and are aimed at young people and elegant style.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 39Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110120074
€1,980.00 €2,250.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon 39mm Automatic, Caliber ML115. Automatic clock with calendar. Easyclick steel bracelet system. The popular model AIKON and are aimed at young people and elegant style.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110174
€1,980.00 €2,250.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon 42mm Automatic, Caliber ML115. Automatic clock with calendar. Easyclick steel bracelet system. The popular model AIKON and are aimed at young people and elegant style.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer 43Mm

MAURICE LA DESC
05110200073
€1,760.00 €2,200.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon Venturer, Caliber ML115. Automatic clock with calendar. PVD bezel with diving scale. Black rubber strap. The AIKON concept acquires a new form. Quartz AIKON after 2016 and automatic line in 2018 comes the A
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Cronograph 44Mm

MAURICE LA DESC
05110100173
€2,528.00 €3,150.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon 44mm Automatic Chronograph Caliber ML112. Automatic Chronograph with calendar and weekly. Leather strap with folding clasp. The Automatic AIKON are the descendants of the Maurice Lacroix Calypso. This steel watch
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 36mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110660370
€1,320.00 €1,500.00
756007-SS002-430-1 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 36mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. Attention to detail and quality materials, coupled with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 40mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110640170
€1,320.00 €1,500.00
756008-SS002-330-1 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 40mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 36mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110660170
€1,320.00 €1,500.00
756007-SS002-330-1 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 36mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 36mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110660274
€1,232.00 €1,400.00
756007-SS001-130-3 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 36mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 36mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110660270
€1,320.00 €1,500.00
756007-SS002-130-1 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 36mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 40mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110640374
€1,232.00 €1,400.00
756008-SS001-430-4 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 40mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic date 40mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110640274
€1,232.00 €1,400.00
756008-SS001-130-3 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic Date Watch, 40mm. Swiss Made Caliber. Automatic watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz date 39mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110650370
€748.00 €850.00
751007-SS002-430-1 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz Date Watch, 39mm.Quartz date 39mm Swiss Made caliber. Quartz watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz date 39mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110650274
€660.00 €750.00
751007-SS001-130-3 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz Date Watch, 39mm.Quartz date 39mm Swiss Made caliber. Quartz watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz date 39mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110650270
€748.00 €850.00
751007-SS002-130-1 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz Date Watch, 39mm.Quartz date 39mm Swiss Made caliber. Quartz watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. Attention to detail and quality of materials, coupled with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz date 39mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110650174
€660.00 €750.00
751007-SS001-330-2 Maurice Lacroix 1975 Quartz Date Watch, 39mm Swiss Made Caliber. Quartz watch, steel case, sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. The attention to detail and quality of materials, along with Maurice Lacroix's reputation for high perceived value, make this watch the ideal choice for sophisticated millennials.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Skeleton 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110111174
€3,168.00 €3,600.00
AI6008-SS002-031-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm WatchCalibre ML115.Automatic watch, with calendar. Steel bracelet with easyclick system.The popular AIKON model is aimed at young and elegant people.Maurice Lacroix presents its latest watch, the AIKON Skeleton, a model inspired by urban architecture. The Swiss brand has worked closely with watch...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Cronograph 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110151270
€1,276.00 €1,450.00
AI1118-SS002-230-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Chronograph 42mm Watch Swissmade caliber. Quartz chronograph watch, with calendar. The Aikon Chronograph 42mm radiates an imposing presence on the wrist, conveying a strong character. As with other AIKON watches, this model offers excellent readability and, thanks to the careful design of the case, provides its...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Cronograph 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110151170
€1,276.00 €1,450.00
AI1118-SS002-430-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Chronograph 42mm Watch Swissmade caliber. Quartz chronograph watch, with calendar. The Aikon Chronograph 42mm radiates an imposing presence on the wrist, conveying a strong character. As with other AIKON watches, this model offers excellent readability and, thanks to the careful design of the case, provides its...
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Maurice Lacroix Eliros Quartz 40Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110600871
€720.00 €950.00
EL1118-PVY01-110-2 Maurice Lacroix Eliros Quartz Watch 40mmSwiss Made caliber.Quartz watch, with calendar.Steel and yellow gold PVD case.The Eliros collection is simple and balanced, has been carefully executed and displays a slight retro touch.This is a range of delicate watches in elegant hues with calfskin straps or fashionable Milanese mesh bracelets...
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Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver 42mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110480074
€2,024.00 €2,300.00
PT6248-SS00L-330-J Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver 42mm Caliber ML115. Automatic diver watch, with calendar and submersible 300 meters. In 2013, Maurice Lacroix launched his first generation of PONTOS S Diver. However, a few years later, the Jura brand stopped manufacturing this model to focus its attention on manufacturing the successful AIKON....
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz

Maurice Lacroix
05110170371
€1,056.00 €1,200.00
AI1108-PVP02-130-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz watch. Quartz clock, with calendar. Going back to the beginnings of this iconic model, Maurice Lacroix now introduces a series of changes to the AIKON Quartz in order to improve its technical specifications. Fruit of the desire for continuous improvement, Maurice Lacroix now reinterprets the AIKON Quartz....
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110773
€2,376.00 €2,700.00
AI6008-SS00F-530-E Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm Watch Caliber ML115. Automatic watch, with calendar. Steel bracelet with easyclick system. The popular AIKON model and are aimed at people with a young and elegant style. Since Maurice Lacroix introduced his AIKON models in 2016, he has not stopped listening to his customers, bringing new ideas and...
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Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph

Maurice Lacroix
05110411071
€3,212.00 €3,650.00
PT6038-SSL24-130-2 Maurice Lacroix Pontos Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch, Caliber ML112. Automatic Chronograph, with calendar. Maurice Lacroix presents a new interpretation of his famous PONTOS model. Equipped with a chronograph, day and date indications, sumptuous details and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, the PONTOS S Chronograph combines...
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Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph

Maurice Lacroix
05110410170
€3,300.00 €3,750.00
PT6038-SSL22-130-1 Maurice Lacroix Pontos Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch, Caliber ML112. Automatic Chronograph, with calendar. Maurice Lacroix presents a new interpretation of his famous PONTOS model. Equipped with a chronograph, day and date indications, sumptuous details and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, the PONTOS S Chronograph combines...
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Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph

Maurice Lacroix
05110410071
€3,212.00 €3,650.00
PT6038-SSL24-430-4 Maurice Lacroix Pontos Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch, Caliber ML112. Automatic Chronograph, with calendar. Maurice Lacroix presents a new interpretation of his famous PONTOS model. Equipped with a chronograph, day and date indications, sumptuous details and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, the PONTOS S Chronograph combines...
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Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph

Maurice Lacroix
05110410070
€3,300.00 €3,750.00
PT6038-SSL22-430-1 Maurice Lacroix Pontos Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch, Caliber ML112. Automatic Chronograph, with calendar. Maurice Lacroix presents a new interpretation of his famous PONTOS model. Equipped with a chronograph, day and date indications, sumptuous details and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, the PONTOS S Chronograph combines...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110874
€2,508.00 €2,850.00
AI6008-SY013-432-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm Watch, Caliber ML115. Automatic watch, with calendar. Steel bracelet with easyclick system. 2N plated yellow gold and steel case. The popular AIKON model and are aimed at people with a young and elegant style. Since Maurice Lacroix introduced his AIKON models in 2016, he has never stopped listening...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110774
€1,980.00 €2,250.00
AI6008-SS002-730-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm Watch, Caliber ML115. Automatic watch, with calendar. Steel bracelet with easyclick system. The popular AIKON model and are aimed at people with a young and elegant style. Since Maurice Lacroix introduced his AIKON models in 2016, he has never stopped listening to his customers, bringing new ideas...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Skeleton 39Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110121074
€3,168.00 €3,600.00
AI6007-SS002-030-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 39mm Watch, Caliber ML115. Automatic watch, with calendar. Steel bracelet with easyclick system. The popular AIKON model and are aimed at people with a young and elegant style. Maurice Lacroix presents his latest watch, the AIKON Skeleton, a model inspired by urban architecture. The Swiss brand has...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz

Maurice Lacroix
05110170270
€968.00 €1,100.00
AI1108-SS002-630-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz watch. Quartz watch, with calendar. Going back to the beginnings of this iconic model, Maurice Lacroix now introduces a series of changes to the AIKON Quartz in order to improve its technical specifications. As a result of the desire for continuous improvement, Maurice Lacroix now reinterprets the AIKON...
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Maurice Lacroix
05110170070
€968.00 €1,100.00
AI1108-SS002-330-1 Maurice Lacroix Aikon Quartz watch. Quartz watch, with calendar. Going back to the beginnings of this iconic model, Maurice Lacroix now introduces a series of changes to the AIKON Quartz in order to improve its technical specifications. As a result of the desire for continuous improvement, Maurice Lacroix now reinterprets the AIKON...
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110574
€1,980.00 €2,250.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon 42mm Automatic, Caliber ML115. Automatic clock with calendar. Easyclick steel bracelet system. The popular model AIKON and are aimed at young people and elegant style.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110674
€1,980.00 €2,250.00
Maurice Lacroix watch Aikon 42mm Automatic, Caliber ML115. Automatic clock with calendar. Easyclick steel bracelet system. The popular model AIKON and are aimed at young people and elegant style.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110672
€1,892.00 €2,150.00
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm watch, Caliber ML115. Automatic watch, with calendar. Gray rubber with easyclick system. The popular AIKON model and are aimed at people with a young and elegant style.
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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42Mm

Maurice Lacroix
05110110572
€1,892.00 €2,150.00
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42mm watch, Caliber ML115. Automatic watch, with calendar. Green rubber with easyclick system. The popular AIKON model and are aimed at people with a young and elegant style.
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