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the sublime darkness that will revolutionize your wrist

Swiss watchmaking is about to experience an earthquake with the launch of the Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir by Maurice Lacroix. This limited edition promises to redefine the codes of luxury watchmaking by combining avant-garde design and exceptional technicality. Prepare to delve into the fascinating darkness of this watch that risks shaking the world of watchmaking!

A collaboration that sparks

The new Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir is the result of a renewed collaboration between Maurice Lacroix and the Geneva design house Label Noir. This creative union had already caused a sensation in 2020 with a limited version of the Aikon:

  • A dazzling success with a flash sale in just a few minutes
  • A monochrome black and gray design characteristic of Label Noir
  • A bold approach to integrated style
  • This new iteration takes up the aesthetic codes of the first collaboration while applying them to Maurice Lacroix's flagship collection, the Masterpiece.

    A reinvented return to basics

    The Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir (ref. MP7228-DLB04-090-2) is inspired by the original Masterpiece Skeleton model, launched over a decade ago:

  • A familiar but completely redesigned design
  • The absence of a standard version in the current collection
  • The return of a manufacturing movement much appreciated by fans
  • This limited edition marks the great return of a cult model, enhanced by a contemporary and daring aesthetic.

    A case that plays with shadows

    The case of the Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir is a real play of shadows and materials:

  • Stainless steel with fully sandblasted finish
  • Anthracite gray DLC coating on the housing
  • Black DLC bezel and crown
  • Domed sapphire crystal on the front
  • Transparent bottom fixed by four screws
  • Technical characteristics :

  • Diameter: 43mm
  • Thickness: 13 mm (glass included)
  • Center distance: 21 mm
  • Total length: 51 mm
  • Weight: 84 grams (strap included)
  • Waterproofing: 50 meters
  • A dial that is not one

    The Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir makes the bold choice to completely eliminate the dial:

  • Absence of indexes or markings
  • Fully visible movement
  • Central hour and minute hands with white luminescent inserts
  • Small seconds at 9 o'clock almost invisible in matte black finish
  • Maurice Lacroix logo engraved directly on the plate
  • Secondary signature and Label Noir logo printed under the glass
  • This minimalist design offers approximate readability of time, favoring aesthetics over practicality.

    A mechanical heart exposed

    The manually wound Caliber ML134 movement is the real protagonist of this watch:

  • Black PVD finish on all plates and bridges
  • Brushed surfaces, recessed sandblasted parts and polished edges
  • Visible from both sides thanks to the transparent background
  • Technical characteristics :

  • Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz)
  • Power reserve: 45 hours
  • Lack of stop-second mechanism
  • A bracelet that fits the wrist

    The Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir is mounted on a black nylon strap:

  • Padded with white contrast stitching
  • Integrated quick release bars
  • Width: 21 mm at the case, 18 mm at the clasp
  • Signed folding clasp with dark gray DLC finish
  • Maurice Lacroix logo in black DLC on the bracelet
  • The bracelet offers surprising comfort despite a certain initial rigidity.

    A limited edition that will make people jealous

    The Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir is produced in only 288 copies:

  • Recommended retail price: 7,425 euros
  • High-end positioning in the Maurice Lacroix collection
  • Technically questionable value for money
  • A unique design that justifies its price for amateurs
  • This watch is aimed at collectors looking for original pieces and lovers of avant-garde watch design.

    The Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Skeleton Label Noir is much more than just a skeleton watch. It embodies the audacity of a design pushed to the extreme, where aesthetics take precedence over functionality. Its dark and technical look evokes an accessory worthy of Batman, combining sophistication and mystery. Although its movement does not rival the technical prowess of certain manufacturers, its visual presentation makes it a unique object of desire. For lovers of stylish skeleton watches, this limited edition represents a rare opportunity to stand out with a timepiece that is as fascinating as it is exclusive.

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