
For an XL chronograph automatic watch, it is not quite a surprise that despite of its size, the watch is lightweight enough with an overall weight of 99 grams due to the materials’ characteristic. In which, as expected of Maurice Lacroix, its built quality as well as the finishing are remarkable. The watch is fashioned with such flattering look that would sure to remains stylish for years to come, which versatility allowing you to freely pairs it with a broad range of outfits. And not only that, its whole construction which does account the aspect of ergonomic for comfort is guaranteed to be water resistant to 50 meters, making it even more practical and enjoyable to wear.
This Maurice Lacoix PT6188-TT031-830’s round titanium case has a diameter of 43mm, and it is fairly thin for such mechanical timepiece at 15.7mm thick. Meanwhile, its thick and supportive Black strap that is made of high quality rubber is tapers from 21mm to 17.85mm wide. This bracelet features a tradition pin and buckle clasp in titanium, and has a reasonable amount of perforations for an optimum adjust-ability, in which, it is designed to accommodate vary of wrist size within a range of 6 up to 8.5 inches.

Upfront, the sapphire crystal that shields this luxury timepiece’s face is domed, has a better scratch resistance compared to that one at the caseback, and is further enhanced with an anti-reflective coating. The dial itself if gorgeous, too. Sharp looking with a Slate Grey background, and has an appreciable layout design that offers a nice balance of style and read-ability.

Speaking of the movement, the caliber ML112 housed by this chronograph automatic watch is not particularly an exclusive (manufacture) movement. This cams integrated chronograph is an ETA 7750 based, which is personalized by Maurice Lacroix to comply with their own preference --which mostly, aesthetic. Typical to Valjoux 7750 based caliber, the ML-112 is “fairly loud”, and this 25 jewels movement is winding at a single direction. This calibre is beating at 28,800 alterations per hour, and when fully wound, it provides 46 hours of power reserve. Maurice Lacroix ML112 is not a chronometer grade, and as far as we know, this 13¼ lignes movement is rated to perform in between the elaboré and top grade of the original ETA 7750.
Anyway, for all of its quality offerings, this gent’s titanium on Black rubber Black dial Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronographe PT6188-TT031-830 "three hands, date" chronograph automatic watch is reasonably offered at an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $4,200.00.
Watch Specification
Brand: | Maurice Lacroix |
Collection: | Pontos |
Series: | Chronographe |
Model number: | PT6188-TT031830 Style: PT6188. Ref: PT6188-TT031-830. |
Watch style: | Gent, Casually Elegant, Sporty |
Display type: | Analog |
Movement: | Swiss automatic Caliber ML 112. Personalized by Maurice Lacroix based on calibre ETA Valjoux 7750. Swiss made, mechanical self-winding automatic movement. |
Functions: | Hour, Minute, Small seconds, Chronograph, Date |
Dial: | Slate Grey (Black) Silver-tone, faceted, baton-shaped hands with luminous tipping. Applique sticks hour markers with luminescent markers over. Silver framed guilloché subsidiaries: 30-minute counter at 12, 12-hour counter with date aperture within at 6, Small seconds at 9. painted markers around the outer rim. complimented with tachymeter scale and luminous hour markers around the inner bezel. |
Window: | Sapphire Crystal domed, scratch resistant, anti reflective coated. |
Case: | Titanium Round. Ø 43 mm, 46.8 mm wide with the crown included, 51.8 mm lug to lug, ± 15.7 mm thick. brushed and polished. overall weight: ± 99 grams. |
Bezel: | Titanium stationary bezel. brushed w/ satin-finished flange. |
Caseback: | See through titanium with sapphire display. secured with 6 screws, engraved. |
Crown: | Non-screw crown Stainless steel (Ø 6.7 mm). fluted in radial pattern, logoed. with two push-pieces alongside. |
Bracelet: | Rubber / Silicone Black, rubber bracelet with MAURICE LACROIX and logomark embossed in relief. ± 21 mm ~ 17.85 mm wide, 4 mm thick. men standard, designed to accommodate 6 up to 8.5 inches wrist, with perforations. |
Clasp: | Pin and Buckle clasp |
Notable Features: | Calendar Chronograph Luminous hands and markers Transparent exhibition caseback |
Water resistant: | 50 m (5 ATM / 165 feet) daily wear, withstand splashes and light rain, but not suitable for prolonged contact with water. |
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