Maurice Lacroix Aikon - THE BEST BUDGET ROYAL OAK? 

Its a little unfair to say its a homage watch . Its based on the Calypso watch in the 90s

IMO the Aikon looks much better.

Clearly a homage but with enough flair stand on its own. I like the Aikon a ton.

I got my eyes on their Automatic Chronograph. I sort of wish they came out with a different dial. It can stand on its own merit without having to look like an AP.

I just recently became aware of the "controversy" of the Aikon. Personally, I think the watch easily stands on it own merits. And even the mere suggestion that ML somehow copied elements of the AP is insulting. The only area that is remotely similar is the face. Yet I've seen that face on other watches as well. So why are people getting their feathers in ruffle? I love my AP and ML equally well.

It reminds me more of an Omega Constellation mixed with a Royal Oak than a Royal Oak on it’s own.

This is a good piece to have very similar to the oak, only the trained eye would know if its even considered a homage. I feel this is one in its own right. Well done.

Good looking watch. Royal Oak meets Fluted Bezel Oysterquartz with a hint of Hublot's interpretation of the porthole. The CEO said it was inspired by their 1990s ladies watch the Calypso. I would have preferred a no show case back. I don't need to see the Sellita movement, plus it should make the watch up to 1mm slimmer.

finally after more than a year, i got one on the way to me.....took so long to decide on this...

its cool because its not a copy like those pagani design watches. the aikon is just a good watch you can be proud of

Left a thumbs up 5 seconds into the video because of the Nav sample in the intro

loving the Nav beats. 😁

There are leather and rubber bands made for this watch.

The movement caliber is ML115, not ML155 as you mentioned. Just FYI :)

It's a homage to me. The bracelet is very blingy. I like more subdued watches.