subject: The Luxury Of Maurice Lacroix Watches [print this page] Watches come in many shapes, sizes and prices, but there are few that can compare to Maurice Lacroix ladies watch. Even though the brand is of a fictional character and there is no real person by this name, the brand quickly became popular through the Masterpiece collection of the Desco Company.
The Lacroix brand was introduced in 1975 and because of its sales became its own entity in the 1980's. The watch was a jewel that everyone needed in order to keep up with the busy schedules, as well as be something that everyone would want to adorn their wrist. The success of this brand started spreading from Austria to Spain and then throughout the world, but the watch would not be sold in Switzerland, its home country, until 1983.
Keeping this in mind, Lacroix began to design a men's fashion watches that could be used for everyday or on those special occasions where casual dress was not appropriate. This had to be done with durability and looks that would cover any social environment so the company has both the quartz and mechanical watches available.
What makes this collection so unique is that it provides both quartz and mechanical watches to its customers. With over a hundred different models, the company has been able to provide quality to the very rich and the everyday person. These models have a price range that will meet the needs of almost every person looking for a quality watch.
The collection is best known for its Flyback model which is highlighted with a larger date and chronograph, which is seen in a lot of its models. Another popular model for the traveler is the Reveil Globe which provides the owner with access to three different time zones. The Masterpiece Skeleton is one of the more elegant and unique timepieces provided by Lacroix with its visible working parts seen through the face of the watch.
The variety of models has made this brand a watch that is available to the rich or to the more economical buyer who is looking for a timepiece that can be worn in many different social environments. This variety has become a hallmark of the company and helped increase its world-wide appeal.
No one will find the variety that this brand offers at the prices available and no one should have to sacrifice quality when deciding on an elegant watch to wear. This is what has made this brand a household name in the limited time it has been on the market.
