Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Calendrier Rétrograde AE76075 (18K Gold Bezel)

This is not your typical Maurice Lacroix. The AE76075 belongs to the brand's early Masterpiece collection, when Maurice Lacroix was producing genuinely interesting, low-volume mechanical complications with beautifully decorated hand-wound movements. The combination of the retrograde calendar display, power reserve indicator, exhibition caseback, and 18K gold bezel gives this piece far more presence than most people expect from the brand.

Condition:

This example presents in excellent overall condition.

• Crystal appears clean and free of major defects.
• Dial is excellent with no obvious spotting or damage.
• Hands remain bright and attractive.
• Movement displays beautifully through the sapphire exhibition caseback.
• 18K gold bezel shows normal handling wear consistent with age.
• Leather strap shows little wear but should be considered used/serviceable.
• Includes presentation box.

Timegrapher results show:

• Rate: -16 sec/day
• Amplitude: 234°
• Beat Error: 0.5 ms

For a vintage hand-wound complication of this age, those numbers are perfectly serviceable and indicate the watch is running well. A future owner seeking peak performance may eventually elect to service it, but there is nothing alarming in the readings.

Specifications:

• Reference: AE76075
• Collection: Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece
• Movement: Maurice Lacroix ML76 hand-wound mechanical
• Jewels: 33
• Functions:
  • Hours
  • Minutes
  • Small seconds
  • Retrograde pointer date
  • Power reserve indicator
• Case Material: Stainless steel with 18K gold bezel
• Crystal: Sapphire front and rear
• Display Back: Yes
• Water Resistance: 30m
• Strap: Brown leather
• Case Diameter: Approximately 43mm
• Lug-to-Lug: Approximately 47mm

Why Collectors Like It

The movement is the star of the show. The ML76 features attractive Geneva striping, blued screws, and architecture rarely seen in modern watches at this price point. The retrograde calendar complication adds visual interest and separates it from the sea of ordinary dress watches.

It also occupies an unusual niche: a Swiss mechanical complication with precious metal content that remains relatively underappreciated by the broader market.

Redline Watch Co. Opinion

This is the kind of watch that excites enthusiasts more than casual buyers. It will not sell as quickly as a TAG Aquaracer or Breitling, but the buyer who appreciates mechanical artistry will immediately understand what it is.

The presence of the 18K gold bezel significantly strengthens the story compared with the standard steel version and helps explain why Tracy thought it might be worth considerably more than initially expected.

Every watch offered by Redline Watch Co is carefully inspected, honestly represented, and selected for its character, quality and value. This watch has been carefully inspected and is guaranteed authentic. All components, markings, and movement characteristics are consistent with known examples of this model.