Innovation
AnthonyTsai's post from 2007 offers a rare glimpse into the exclusive Shanghai launch of the Maurice Lacroix Mémoire 1. This event marked a pivotal moment for the brand, showcasing an ambitious and innovative timepiece that aimed to redefine mechanical watchmaking. Tsai's coverage, featuring detailed images and insights, provides valuable historical context for understanding Maurice Lacroix's strategic move into high horology.
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MÉMOIRE 1 – EMOTION IN ITS PUREST STATE At long last the veil has been lifted – and the Mémoire 1 can be admired in all its glory. It first saw the light of day in the “Atelier de Maurice Lacroix”, the creative research and development unit which draws its inspiration from the experience, knowledge and skills of designers, engineers, constructors and watchmakers. The Mémoire 1 features several world firsts – above all, it is the first timepiece with a mechanical memory function. A first glance a
Happy that ML has completed a project which is unlike anything else on the market in terms of function and form. Sad because I am afraid that the "old ML" (which I equated with quality timepieces at a great entry point) will be gone as the company tries to push upwards on the horological ladder. Some interesting points on the press release pics that I hope we get more information on: The "endless screw" regulator , the "transparent balance with white gold ring, the lugless case design, and the p
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