Is your Aikon
the real deal?
The Maurice Lacroix Aikon is a luxury sports watch that has gained a dedicated following for its distinctive 6-arm bezel design and excellent finishing at an accessible price. Its surging popularity has made it one of the most frequently counterfeited watches in its price segment.
How to authenticate a Aikon
6-Arm Bezel Design
The Aikon's defining feature is its hexagonal 6-arm bezel with alternating polished and brushed facets. Each of the six arms should be perfectly symmetrical with sharp, well-defined edges. The arms create a star pattern when viewed from above. Counterfeits have uneven arms, rounded edges, or inconsistent finishing between facets.
Integrated Bracelet
The Aikon bracelet flows seamlessly from the 6-arm bezel with precision-machined links. The bracelet uses a distinctive H-link pattern with alternating polished centers and brushed outer surfaces. Each link should articulate smoothly with no rattling. Counterfeits have loose links, poor finishing transitions, and visible gaps at the case junction.
Clous de Paris Dial
Many Aikon models feature a Clous de Paris (hobnail) textured dial with a precise geometric pattern of tiny raised pyramids. Under magnification, each pyramid should be uniform in size and perfectly aligned in a grid. The texture creates a beautiful play of light. Counterfeits have irregular, shallow, or stamped patterns.
Quick-Strap Change System
The Aikon features a proprietary quick-change system allowing the bracelet or strap to be swapped without tools. The release buttons should be recessed and operate smoothly. The connection points should be precisely machined. Counterfeits lack this system or have a crude imitation that doesn't function properly.
Date Window at 3
The date window at 3 o'clock should be cleanly framed and perfectly aligned with the indices. The date disc should show crisp printing in a matching color scheme. The date should change precisely at midnight. Counterfeits have misframed, misaligned, or poorly printed date displays.
Case Back Engravings
The Aikon case back features precise engravings with the Maurice Lacroix logo, model reference, serial number, and water resistance rating. Automatic models have a sapphire exhibition back revealing the decorated movement. All text and logos should be sharply defined. Counterfeits have shallow or blurry engravings.
Aikon counterfeit warning signs
Uneven 6-Arm Bezel
The six arms of the bezel must be perfectly identical in size, angle, and finishing. If any arm appears shorter, wider, or differently polished, the bezel is counterfeit. View the watch face-on under good lighting to check symmetry.
Bracelet Rattle
The Aikon bracelet should feel solid and articulate silently. If the links rattle when shaken, have visible gaps, or feel loose, the bracelet is a counterfeit with poor tolerances.
Missing Quick-Change System
All current Aikon models include the proprietary quick-strap change system. If the lugs show no quick-release mechanism or the bracelet requires tools to remove, the watch is counterfeit.
Flat Dial Texture
The Clous de Paris pattern should have visible depth creating light interplay. If the dial appears flat with a printed rather than machined texture, it is counterfeit.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Aikon compare to the Royal Oak and Nautilus?
The Aikon is often called a "Royal Oak alternative" due to its integrated bracelet and distinctive bezel, but it has its own identity with the 6-arm design. The key difference is price: the Aikon Automatic starts around $1,500-$2,500, compared to $20,000+ for a Royal Oak and $35,000+ for a Nautilus. While the movements and finishing cannot match those ultra-luxury pieces, the Aikon offers the luxury sports watch aesthetic at a fraction of the cost.
What movement does the Aikon use?
The Aikon Automatic uses the ML115 caliber, based on the reliable Sellita SW200 with Maurice Lacroix modifications. It offers approximately 38 hours of power reserve and keeps time within standard Swiss automatic tolerances. The Aikon Quartz uses Swiss quartz movements. Some limited editions feature the in-house ML234 skeleton movement visible through the dial.
What sizes does the Aikon come in?
The Aikon is available in 42mm (standard men's), 39mm (mid-size), and 35mm (compact/women's) sizes. The 42mm is the most popular and commonly counterfeited size. All sizes maintain the distinctive 6-arm bezel and integrated bracelet design. The 42mm has a thickness of approximately 11mm, making it comfortable for daily wear.