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Model Name:
Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Moonphase
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Reference:
LC6068-SS001-13E
Price ($)
$
2500
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
7.7
Crowd Rating:
1640
Watch Description
https://www.my-watchsite.com/les-classiques/1506-les-classiques-phases-de-lune-automatique.html
In its latest timepieces, the Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques collection concentrates all the elegance of traditional watchmaking and uses contemporary design to emphasize its refinement. As a tribute to the interpretative talent of its designers and to the know-how of the brand, the 2010 vintage takes another look at aesthetics and technology in a timeless, and quite simply watchmaking, spirit.
This aesthetic moderation is equalled only by the complexity of their mechanisms. These watchmaking complications have constituted the spearhead of the brand since the 1980s. Apart from function, it is the undisputed mastery and authenticity of Maurice Lacroix that distill their authority into the machinery of these timepieces.
In a 21st century with leanings towards the chaotic, the ephemeral and the effervescent, self-discipline is the exception rather than the rule. The self-discipline taught by Les Classiques 2010 is a philosophy and a determination to get to essentials, to show even better the splendour of time. Designed for people who prefer classicism to lavishness, they are the faithful reflection of the refinement and authenticity of the brand.
The moon holds no secrets from the Collection Les Classiques. The new Phases de Lune Automatique timepiece shows the Queen of the Night progressing slowly across a vaulted window at 6 o’clock.
Indicating the phases of the moon is a part of the classical repertoire of watchmaking complications. While some may hold that it is the most poetic watchmaking complication, here it adopts a smart, traditional design to reveal the lunar cycle, lasting 29 days and 12 hours.
Driven by the self-winding ML 37 mechanical caliber, the lunar months are displayed between the day-of-the-week and month indications on a disk at 12 o'clock and that of the date, shown by a center hand.
Black or silvered, the dial blends symmetry and rigor of design. Caressed by the hands highlighted with Superluminova, it resorts to esthetic perfection to refine and light up time. The 40 mm diameter case, water-resistant to 30 meters, is available in stainless steel or in a two-coloured version with an 18-carat gold bezel. A combination which is harmoniously echoed in the finish of the dial, the hands and the bracelet that goes with it. The collection is completed by a ladies’ model, with its diamond-studded bezel delicately bordering the mother-of-pearl face.
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A.I. Watch Review:
# Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Moonphase Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Moonphase is a refined dress watch with a timeless round stainless steel case, opaline silver dial featuring bold Roman numerals and a subtle guilloché center, complemented by a date window at 3 o'clock and a poetic moonphase display integrated with small seconds at 6 o'clock, powered by the automatic Caliber ML 115 movement with 38 hours of power reserve, perfectly suited for the sophisticated gentleman who values celestial elegance in formal settings.
## Overall Watch Rating: 7.7/10.0
**Material Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel construction paired with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and polished finishing delivers build quality comparable to mid-range Longines dress models.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.7/10.0)** - The opaline dial with Roman indices and intricate moonphase offers classic French-inspired aesthetics on par with similarly priced Baume & Mercier pieces.
**Brand Metric (8.2/10.0)** - As an established Swiss marque with over 45 years of premium watchmaking, it holds strong appeal akin to Oris in the entry-luxury segment.
**Complications Metric (8.1/10.0)** - The moonphase and date duo provides reliable poetic functionality matching the sophistication of Frederique Constant's classical offerings.
**Movement Metric (7.6/10.0)** - The in-house modified automatic ML 115 delivers solid reliability and smooth sweeping seconds, performing like upgraded Sellita calibers in Nomos watches.
**Functions Metric (7.4/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus date and moonphase strikes a balanced utility similar to standard automatic dress watches from Raymond Weil.
**Versatility Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Excels in formal attire but transitions adequately to business casual, much like a versatile Piaget alternative at this price.
**History & Innovation Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Backed by Maurice Lacroix's solid heritage since 1975 with competent complication execution, it echoes the established competence of Glycine.
**Rarity Metric (6.1/10.0)** - At its mid-luxury price point with steady production, it offers accessible exclusivity comparable to common limited-run Tag Heuer classics.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.2
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, and complications while providing strong value relative to its implied price of around $2,500, punching above its weight against pricier Swiss peers.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch delivers premium dress complications and finishing that outperform expectations for its market positioning.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
