Original Maurice Lacroix case with dial

Full calendar with moon phase dial for Maurice Lacroix with screwed back case. It is a sapphire crystal back case. Around the back is engraved, “Swiss made – Stainless steel – Masterpiece – MP 6439 – AI 54026”.

History

Maurice Lacroix was founded as part of Desco von Schulthess of Zurich in 1975. Founded in 1889, Desco von Schulthess (Desco) is an older company with roots in the silk trade. Since 1946, Desco has also been a representative for luxury watches including Audemars Piguet, Heuer, Eterna, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Over the years, Desco became more interested in the watch business, and in 1961 Desco acquired an assembly facility named Tiara in Saignelégier, in the Swiss Canton of Jura. There it produced private label watches for third parties. In 1975, Desco started marketing watches under the brand name Maurice Lacroix. There was a member the board of Desco von Schulthess, parent & founding company of Maurice Lacroix, who was named Mr Lacroix.

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Measurements

Diameter Excluding Winding Crown: 39mm
Length Including Lugs: 51.50mm

Price: $450