Time Gets a Sense of Humour: Maurice Lacroix’s Artful Twist with WOTTO
A monochrome collaboration between Maurice Lacroix and artist WOTTO turns precision watchmaking into a witty, wearable artwork.
Maurice Lacroix has always known how to merge precision with a touch of personality. The brand’s latest creation, the AIKON Quartz Wotto Limited Edition, brings that philosophy to life through a collaboration that bridges Swiss engineering and contemporary art.
The result is a watch that doesn’t shout but still draws the eye; subtle at first, then quietly captivating.
The watch’s 40-millimetre stainless steel case is finished in a rich gunmetal grey, achieved through a double PVD coating that gives it both depth and durability.
The black bezel frames the piece with clean precision, while brushed and polished surfaces catch the light without breaking the monochrome harmony. At just 9 millimetres thick and water-resistant to 100 metres, it’s designed to accompany its owner anywhere, from the boardroom to the weekend.
Then comes the dial, a miniature canvas for British artist WOTTO, whose hand-drawn characters blend urban humour and graphic elegance. His playful skulls and ghosts appear almost hidden in the tone-on-tone print, emerging only when the light shifts.
The effect is layered; a quiet nod to creativity beneath an otherwise refined exterior.
Maurice Lacroix resisted the temptation to overload the dial. Instead, matte black hands filled with white Super-LumiNova provide crisp legibility. Look closer, and the minute hand reveals a small luminescent ghost; a fleeting detail that turns a glance at the time into a private joke.
The pink seconds hand provides a single stroke of colour, echoed by the pink loops on the black rubber strap. The strap itself utilises the brand’s Easychange system, allowing for effortless swaps without the need for tools, while the pin buckle and signature “M” emblem continue the gunmetal theme.
At three o’clock, a clever twist hides in plain sight. The date disc features thirty-one original drawings by WOTTO, each one different, meaning the watch’s appearance subtly changes every day.
It’s a small gesture that adds rhythm and personality to a form that might otherwise be static; a reminder that even precision can play.
The Ronda 515 quartz movement inside ensures unwavering accuracy. It’s a choice that fits the watch’s character: reliable, understated, and designed to let the artistry shine.
On the back, the engraving “Maurice Lacroix x WOTTO” alongside the limited edition number reinforces the sense of collectability. Only 500 pieces will be made.
Priced at CHF 1,200, the AIKON Quartz Wotto Limited Edition sits at the more approachable end of Maurice Lacroix’s portfolio but carries the same craftsmanship that defines the brand’s mechanical models.
It’s delivered in special packaging designed for the collaboration; another nod to collectors who appreciate the complete experience.
Maurice Lacroix has made a reputation out of blending Swiss watchmaking discipline with an urban, contemporary sensibility. This piece adds a layer of creative irreverence without ever feeling gimmicky.
It’s proof that artistry doesn’t need to be loud, and that a quartz watch, when treated with imagination, can still be something to talk about.
This is a watch for those who notice details others might miss. The kind of person who values refinement but enjoys a knowing wink beneath the surface.
The AIKON Quartz Wotto Limited Edition feels modern, thoughtful, and quietly self-assured; a piece of wearable art that brings character to timekeeping without ever losing its composure.
