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Maurice Lacroix shrinks the AIKON Chronograph to 42mm

On October 20, Maurice Lacroix introduced a new AIKON Automatic Chronograph generation, reducing the case from 44mm to 42mm and updating the ML112 to approximately 60 hours of reserve.

Published 22 October 2026Announced 20 October 20262 min read
AIKON Automatic Chronograph 42
© Maurice Lacroix · Image source

The essentials first

In one minute

Case42 mm
CalibreML112
Power reserve60 hours per product page

Why it is interesting

The smaller diameter and revised bracelet attachment are useful changes for an everyday chronograph.

Things to consider

Although 42mm across, the case is still 14mm thick; try it on before buying.

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Maurice Lacroix · AIKON Automatic Chronograph 42

The model in detail

The AIKON Automatic Chronograph changes more than size: rectangular pushers replace screw-down ones, crown guards have been added and the Easy Change bracelet attachment has been reworked. In its October 20 announcement, Maurice Lacroix showed five dials: blue, black, green and two contrasting-counter versions. Diameter drops from 44mm to 42mm, with thickness reduced by one millimetre.

An official wrist photograph of a blue version of the new 42mm chronograph. The main image shows the black AI6218-SS002-330-1.Enlarge

An official wrist photograph of a blue version of the new 42mm chronograph. The main image shows the black AI6218-SS002-330-1.

© © Maurice Lacroix · Source

For the black AI6218-SS002-330-1, the brand specifies a 14mm thickness, 10 ATM water resistance and the automatic ML112. The product page lists 60 hours of reserve; the news release describes it as “more than 60 hours.” Day and date remain at three. The Netherlands website shows €3,690 and an estimated delivery date of November 15, 2026.

Sources

Maurice Lacroix: updated AIKON Automatic Chronographwww.mauricelacroix.com · 20 October 2026Maurice Lacroix: black AI6218 pricing and specificationswww.mauricelacroix.com

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