Pontos Décentrique GMT Limited Edition

For Globetrotters with a Feeling for the Art of Watchmaking and Exceptionally Aesthetics

The fascination of the limited edition Pontos Décentrique GMT lies in the innovative off-centre arrangement of its functions. These were developed internally at Maurice Lacroix and a patent for the connecting module between the basic movement and the completely new type of date indication is pending. The innovative mechanism corresponds to the high-tech materials used: both the case and the dial are crafted in high-quality titanium and an unprecedented surface finishing treatment gives the movement its noble black shine.

The new limited Pontos Décentrique GMT by Maurice Lacroix represents a unique link between the traditional Swiss art of watchmaking with modern design and high-tech materials. A creative process gave birth to a watch which cannot be compared with any of its known predecessors! Active people who have a distinct feeling for exceptionally aesthetics and graceful architectural forms, are enthusiastic about this watch.
The outstanding design is immediately fascinating. As its name suggests, all the functions of the Pontos Décentrique GMT are arranged off-centre. Even the hours, minutes and seconds are not indicated from the centre in the usual way, but in a discreetly designed circle segment with wider index marks for the hours and narrower for the minutes. This segment is slightly shifted towards 10 o'clock and tapers towards 6 o'clock. The likewise round day and night indication for a second time zone is surprising. It is generously situated between the centre of the dial, 2 and 5 o'clock. So that it is always clear whether day or night hours are indicated, the sun and moon turn around on the same disc. A special idea is the play with polished and unpolished parts of the sapphire crystal over the indication. These parts accentuate this indication additionally and enable the corresponding current heavenly body to appear or remain hidden.
The date indication also distinguishes itself clearly from the customary. Normally the current date appears on a revolving disc in a small window so that the date is well below the dial, making it more difficult to read. This is not the case with the Pontos Décentrique GMT! In order to bring the date indication up as high as possible on a level with the dial, a connection between the basic movement and the complication module was developed internally at Maurice Lacroix, and a patent is pending for it.




This mechanism enables a large disc to turn directly under the dial for the hours and minutes and on which the date numerals are cut out. When the current date turns over the white-coloured surface underneath, it becomes clearly visible. This innovative construction guarantees not only outstanding legibility, it also integrates a eye-catching element in the dial design. Thus the discreet general style of the anthracite or black dial is highlighted by a completely new three-dimensional effect. In addition, a gentle line ensures a flowing link between the various indications thus creating an overall harmonious image.
The materials used underline the innovative functions and the modern design language perfectly: High-quality titanium grade 2 was chosen for the 45 mm diameter case and the dial base of the 2x999 pieces limited edition of the Pontos Décentrique GMT, with the result that it is significantly lighter than comparable stainless steel models. The crown is protected by two lugs, the upper of which serves simultaneously as a button for setting the second time zone. The hands for both time zones, the index marks for the minutes, the moon symbol as well as the surface under the date indication are coated with Superluminova so that they are easily legible at night. The strap is in delicately crafted crocodile leather or vulcanised rubber and has a titanium clasp.
Last but not least, the movement: The ML 121 calibre has been hand-decorated with elegant Côtes de Genève and fine perlage. A special treatment gives it a noble black surface. Maurice Lacroix can be proud of the complicated and completely internally developed additional functions and the innovative mechanisms of the calibre.
In 2004 the successful Pontos was completely revised. All new models now have attractive additional functions which are accentuated by their generous design. The Pontos Décentrique GMT remains true to this concept. However, at the same time Maurice Lacroix is treading entirely new paths in watchmaking with this exclusive timepiece and is thus creating an ideal platform for further interesting developments.