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Maurice Lacroix Announces Revised Masterpiece Gravity Watch
The concept of pairing high-end aesthetics with more reasonable prices has been a driving philosophy behind Maurice Lacroix's lineup for many years. While this is most readily evident in core collections like the Aikon, this line of thinking runs right up to the top of the brand's range with its Masterpiece collection. The latest entry into the Masterpiece line is no exception, offering a haute horlogerie look for a sub-$10,000 price, with unique finishing, advanced materials, and a complex in-house skeleton movement. The newly updated Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity is an impressively appointed showcase of the marque's capabilities, with a cleaner, more classical look than previous entries and a wealth of refined details.Measuring in at 43mm, the stainless steel case of the new Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity might stray a bit toward the oversized side of the spectrum, but the case shape itself follows the same elemental pattern as previous Masterpiece Gravity entries. There a
Seiko Debuts Presage Sharp Edged Series
While Seiko's gradual move upmarket over the past several years has been divisive among fans of the brand, there's no doubt that the brand's current lineup is one of the strongest in its price range. With a strong series of new releases throughout 2020 from its entry-level 5 Sports series, a slew of popular new Prospex diver designs, and exciting new developments for its higher-end Spring Drive models, Seiko has been consistently delivering this year on nearly every front. One of the quieter corners of Seiko's lineup so far in 2020, however, has been the dressy Presage series. While there have been a few new Presage additions this year to moderate acclaim, overall the line has not seen the same level of fanfare as some of its sportier cousins. With its latest release, Seiko has rectified this in dramatic fashion with a new series that showcases the brand's strength in case design, dial finishing, and movement work, all in a uniquely Japanese fashion. The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Serie