The pièce de résistance of the L1 Red Lightning is undoubtedly the vivid red sapphire crystal, encapsulating the dial and exuding a pronounced 1980s allure. Maintaining its minimalist ethos, the dial showcases a succession of baton hour markers.
Thicker rectangles alternate with longer, thinner indices at the 12, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, while the 3 o’clock marker is abbreviated to accommodate the date window adorned with a lightning bolt symbol. The minute track, adorned with clear and legible markers, features elongated indices at 5-minute intervals.
The reverse side of the watch reveals the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement, a robust alternative to the ETA2824, with an impressive extended power reserve of 68 hours. The central rotor, swaying on ball bearings, boasts a blackened hue and is embellished with Côtes de Genève, harmonizing with the mainplate.
The story goes that the inspiration for this unique L1 edition with a red sapphire crystal stems from a request by Swiss musician and vocalist Crimer. His fervent nostalgia for 1980s pop music fueled the inception of this distinctive timepiece.
The Maurice de Mauriac L1 Red Lightning arrives with a Milanese steel bracelet featuring a black DLC coating and an additional white rubber strap. Limited to a mere 80 pieces, it is available for purchase at select ateliers around RM20,000.