Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Collection Watch Exhibition

Created in partnership with Label Noir, Maurice Lacroix unveils a new version of its MASTERPIECE Skeleton. Equipped with a highly refined in-house movement, this model reveals many components usually hidden from view. Label Noir has played with light and shade, disclosure and stealth, as well as black and white hues, skilfully juxtaposing contrasts. The resultant watch, the MASTERPIECE Skeleton Label Noir, limited to 288 pieces, showcases the creativity of both brands and the wisdom of being inventive.

In 2020, Maurice Lacroix collaborated with the Geneva-based watchmaker, Label Noir. This inaugural collaboration, a reinterpretation of the urban-themed AIKON, sold out within minutes of being released. Keen to repeat this achievement, Maurice Lacroix has, once again, joined forces with the watch personalisation specialist.

Founded in 2011, Label Noir has gained a reputation for revisiting existing designs, masterfully working with a palette of black and white to deliver a new and unique expression of style. Occasionally the Genevan firm employs a pop of colour to evoke excitement; however, it is the brand’s judicious application of monochromatic hues that has led to its work attracting much critical acclaim.

While Maurice Lacroix employs some incredibly creative individuals, working at its headquarters in Saignelégier, it also recognises the benefits of collaborating with other parties, drawing on their inventive talents. Indeed, Maurice Lacroix has worked closely with Monocle, Wallpaper and even collaborated with Stoff and Schnapps to produce Aikonic Gin! Now, Maurice Lacroix has joined forces with Label Noir and reimagined the MASTERPIECE Skeleton in a new and exciting way.

Skeleton watches can trace their roots to the 18th century. The traditional technique for openworking a movement involves removing superfluous metal by using hand tools. The resultant movement possesses an attractive filigreed appearance. This contemporary skeleton timepiece, featuring a hand-wound movement in 43 mm DLC case, reveals numerous components typically hidden from view. The keyless works, motion works and gear train are freely shown. The spring barrel features an openworked cap, affording sight of the mainspring in various states of tension. Adjacent to 12 o’clock, the wearer can see the screwed balance wheel oscillate to and from, the hairspring breathe and the pallet lever engage with the escape wheel. Indeed, the MASTERPIECE Skeleton Label Noir indulges the onlooker with a spellbinding mechanical performance, a spectacle heightened with Label Noir’s masterful use of contrasting tones.

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Oriental Watch Company x Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Collection Watch Exhibition
Date: Now to 30 Jun, 2024
Business Hour：10:30am to 9pm
Venue: Oriental Watch Company, Shop B& C, G/F, Kowloon Building, 555 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Tel：(852) 2384 8103