At Maurice Lacroix, everything hinges on two questions. First: does your watch contain an automatic movement at all? The brand offers the Aikon as both a quartz and an automatic collection, in some cases with the same case diameter. Second: how quickly does the watch stop? With roughly 38 hours of power reserve, the ML115 is the shortest-winded engine in our brand series. We rank six devices with this in mind.
The recommendations at a glance
| Model | Slots/type | Key feature | Price range | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Single Watch Winder | 1 slot | 650 setting matches the ML115 exactly | Mid-range | 4,2/5 |
| botta Cube | 1 position, modular | 9 programmes from 600 to 1,800, around 14 decibels | Premium class | 4,2/5 |
| Klarstein St. Gallen II | 1 slot | 4 programmes from 650, touch panel | Entry level | 4,1/5 |
| MODALO Ambiente MV4 for 2 watches | 2 slots | Solid walnut, stop at 12 o'clock | upper mid-range | 4,2/5 |
| SONGMICS watch winder for 2 watches | 2 slots | 4 rotation modes, LED, lock, USB-C | Entry level | 4,1/5 |
| Tolesum watch winder for 2 watches | 2 slots | 970 to 2,430 turns stated | Entry level | 4,0/5 |
We put the Barrington Single first because it offers 650 turns per day as a separate setting documented in figures, and so hits the right range for the ML115 precisely. The botta Cube with nine programmes and a nearly silent direct drive is level with it. If you also look after a Pontos S Chronograph, you need two separately adjustable slots, and for that we recommend the MODALO Ambiente MV4.
The devices in detail
Barrington Single Watch Winder
- Five speed settings documented in figures with 650, 750, 850, 1,000 and 1,950 turns per day, plus clockwise, anticlockwise and alternating operation
- The 650 setting in alternating mode suits the ML115, and the clockwise-only direction keeps the way open to the Pontos S Chronograph
- Operation via power adapter or two AA batteries, so a spot without a socket can be used too
- The standard cushion holds an Aikon Automatic on a steel bracelet reliably, while an actively clamping holder would be sturdier for heavy cases
botta Cube
- Nine rotation programmes cover 600 to 1,800 turns per day, plus left, right and alternating, so the range for the ML115 can be hit
- According to the manufacturer, the direct drive in the aluminium case runs at around 14 decibels, which is comparable to a whisper and does not disturb on the bedside table
- Battery operation with a runtime of around four months makes the module safe-compatible, and a rail system connects up to nine cubes
- Each additional module costs the full price, so if you want to look after two watches straight away, a ready-made double device works out cheaper
Klarstein St. Gallen II
- Four programmes with 650, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 turns per day, and the lowest setting hits the value documented for the Sellita SW200-1
- Left, right and bidirectional rotation can be selected separately, and operation is via a touch panel
- At roughly 13.5 by 13.5 by 16 centimetres and about 350 grams, it fits on any bedside table, and an attachment takes larger watches
- The low weight dampens vibrations less well than a heavy body, and battery operation is missing entirely
MODALO Ambiente MV4 for 2 watches (walnut wood)
- Two slots with three rotation directions cover the bidirectional winding of the ML115 and the clockwise-only winding of the ML112 at the same time
- Solid walnut with multi-layer piano lacquer and a safety glass door, so the unit can stand openly in the living space
- Rest phase with stop at the 12 o'clock position, holders for watches up to around 400 grams, operation on mains or battery
- The figures for turns differ depending on the source: retailers cite up to 1,700, the manufacturer rather up to 1,000
SONGMICS watch winder for 2 watches (JWB031B01)
- Two adjustable velvet-padded watch cushions hold the Aikon Automatic in 35, 39 and 42 millimetres
- Four rotation modes with clockwise, anticlockwise and combined operation; for the ML115 the combined mode is the right one
- Switchable LED light, a small lock and power supply via USB-C instead of a proprietary power adapter
- SONGMICS does not state documented steps for turns per day; anyone who wants to set 650 deliberately should go for the Barrington or Klarstein
Tolesum watch winder for 2 watches
- The manufacturer states a specific range of 970 to 2,430 turns per day, which is rare in this price class
- Two separate slots keep an Aikon Automatic and a Pontos S Chronograph ready to go at the same time
- It runs on USB-C with a bridge cable system, so several units share one power source
- The range only starts at 970 turns and lies above the 650 to 800 for the ML115; thanks to the slipping clutch this is not critical, but the steps are coarse
Turns per day for Maurice Lacroix calibres
Maurice Lacroix does not publish its own turns values, and we say so openly. What is reliable are the documented properties of the movements and the values that our table of turns per day lists for the base calibres. For the Sellita SW200-1 it gives 650 to 800 turns bidirectional at 38 to 41 hours, for the Sellita SW500 800 clockwise.
| Calibre | Typical models | Recommended turns per day | Rotation direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML115 (based on Sellita SW200-1) | Aikon Automatic in 35, 39 and 42 mm | 650 to 800 | bidirectional (ball-bearing rotor) |
| ML234 (in-house calibre) | Aikon Automatic Skeleton, 45 mm | no own entry: 650 to 800 | not published, alternating rotation covers both cases |
| ML112 (based on Sellita SW500, 7750 design) | Pontos S Chronograph | 800 | clockwise only (derived from the design, not a manufacturer statement) |
| ML134 (manual winding) | The brand's manual-winding models | does not belong on a watch winder | not applicable, wound by hand |
| AIKON QUARTZ and AIKON QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH | official quartz collections of the Aikon family | does not belong on a watch winder | not applicable, no rotor present |
| Other automatic movements of the brand | Models without their own entry | 650 to 800 (rule of thumb) | Alternating direction as the safe setting |
The ML115 powers almost the entire Aikon Automatic. It runs at 28,800 half-oscillations per hour, i.e. 4 hertz, works with 26 jewels and measures 26.5 millimetres in diameter at 4.6 millimetres in height. Winding is bidirectional via a ball-bearing rotor, so alternating rotation is always correct here. For the Aikon Automatic Date in 39 millimetres, the manufacturer states a case of 39 by 11 millimetres and 20 bar water resistance. The movement is rhodium-plated, with perlage and Côtes de Genève.
You should know about two special cases. The ML234 is an in-house calibre, developed from the heavily reworked ML134 manual-winding movement with Unitas architecture. It runs at 2.5 hertz, i.e. 18,000 half-oscillations, works with 34 jewels and delivers around 52 hours. It is found in the Aikon Automatic Skeleton, 45 by 13 millimetres. The ML112 in the Pontos S Chronograph traces back via the Sellita SW500 to the ETA/Valjoux 7750, with 28,800 half-oscillations and around 42 hours. Movements of this design use a pawl winding system and wind in the clockwise direction only. We derive this direction from the design; Maurice Lacroix does not state it.
What matters in a watch winder for Maurice Lacroix
The most important point is not the device but your watch. Maurice Lacroix lists the AIKON QUARTZ and the AIKON QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH as official collections of their own. Quartz watches have no rotor, so a winder does nothing for them. Because the Aikon exists as both quartz and automatic, partly in the same case diameter, the calibre alone decides. We know the same trap from the Tissot PRX, see Watch winders for Tissot.
The second point is the short power reserve, and it changes the buying decision. Around 38 hours is the shortest value among the brand pages. For comparison: Tissot, Certina and Mido reach around 80 hours with the Powermatic 80, Tudor around 70, and Glashütte Original with Calibre 36 over 100. For most brands a winder is pure convenience; for an Aikon Automatic it is a real time saver as soon as you wear several watches in rotation. What the term means is explained in Power reserve explained. With the ML234 the situation eases at around 52 hours, but even this movement cannot reliably bridge a full weekend.
The third point is the holder, and here the Aikon's Easychange system plays a role. It allows tool-free strap changes and has one consequence for the winder: the same watch sits noticeably lighter on the cushion on a rubber or leather strap than on a steel bracelet. Anyone who changes straps often readjusts the cushion briefly each time. All devices in this selection have adjustable cushions, and the MODALO takes watches up to around 400 grams. For the bedroom, take a look at the quiet watch winder.
Which unit for whom
If you wear exactly one Aikon Automatic and want to put the turns into numbers, the Barrington Single is the clearest choice. Its 650 step hits the lower end of the suitable range, and battery operation keeps every place open for you. If it should be especially quiet, go for the botta Cube, which grows modularly. Anyone looking for the cheapest route to 650 takes the Klarstein St. Gallen II. More single-watch units are shown in Watch winders for 1 watch, and the full overview in our watch winder buying guide.
If two watches come together, for example an Aikon Automatic next to a Pontos S Chronograph, you need separately adjustable slots, because the two movements wind in opposite ways. The MODALO Ambiente MV4 is our highest-quality recommendation for this, the SONGMICS the homely variant with a lock, and the Tolesum the cheapest with stated values. More models are gathered in the comparison Watch winders for 2 to 4 watches. If the device should work without a power socket, the overview of battery-powered watch winders helps.
You can find the ranges at Barrington, Klarstein, MODALO and SONGMICS, the overview is given by the brand overview, and the data sheets by our overview of data checks. If the winder is meant for a safe, Watch safe with watch winder explains why only battery-powered devices come into question there.
Editorial verdict
With Maurice Lacroix, the winder question comes down to three steps. First: check the calibre, because the Aikon also exists as a quartz watch, and that does not belong on a device. Second: if the ML115 is inside, you set it to bidirectional with 650 to 800 turns per day. Third: if the ML112 is inside, you need 800 turns clockwise only. Only a device with separately adjustable slots can do both together; here we recommend the MODALO Ambiente MV4.
Unlike with most brands in our collection, a winder here is not just convenience. Around 38 hours means that the watch stops after a weekend and has to be reset. Anyone who wears the same Aikon every day can still manage without a device, as our basics article Does my watch need a watch winder? clarifies. You do not need to fear too many turns, as the slipping clutch prevents the mainspring from being overwound. For clarity: none of the devices shown is recommended, licensed or certified by Maurice Lacroix; we only assess technical suitability.
Buying guides for other watch brands
Around 38 hours of power reserve for the ML115 is the shortest value in this collection, so a device is here, exceptionally, more than convenience. For these houses the calculation looks different: Sinn, Oris, Tissot, Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Breitling, IWC, Panerai, TAG Heuer, Longines, Seiko, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Zenith, Hamilton, Certina, Mido, Grand Seiko, Bell und Ross, Glashütte Original, Nomos, Rado, Frederique Constant, Junghans. All documented values per calibre are collected in our table of turns per day.
Devices with clearly documented speed steps and a freely selectable single direction for the chronograph are offered by Barrington and Klarstein. The brand overview gives the picture across all manufacturers.
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