Maurice Lacroix Honors Its Jura Roots with 1975 Legacy Models

Maurice Lacroix is marking a significant date in the history of its home region with the release of two limited-edition versions of the 1975 Legacy. Launched to coincide the anniversary of the vote that paved the way for the creation of Switzerland’s Canton of Jura, the watches pay tribute to the Franches-Montagnes region and the village of Saignelégier, where the brand’s manufacture is located.

Limited to 500 pieces each, the new references are offered with either a powder-silver or slate-gray dial and feature the brand’s distinctive “Jura Waves” motif. Inspired by the rolling landscape surrounding the manufacture, the pattern was developed in collaboration with a local artisan and serves as a regional interpretation of traditional Geneva stripes. Previously reserved primarily for Maurice Lacroix’s manufacture pieces, the decorative motif now takes center stage on the dial of the 1975 Legacy.

The watches also feature a commemorative caseback engraving depicting the Marché-Concours Hall, an important landmark in Saignelégier and home to the annual celebration of the Franches-Montagnes horse, Switzerland’s only native horse breed. The engraving is complemented by the inscription “Maurice Lacroix, Saignelégier,” underscoring the close connection between the brand and its birthplace.

The new editions join the 1975 collection, a line inspired by Maurice Lacroix’s heritage and the design codes of the brand’s “Les Classiques” watches introduced in 1988. Their 39mm stainless-steel case measures a slim 10.2mm in height and features a combination of satin-brushed and vertically brushed surfaces. A box-style sapphire crystal adds a vintage touch, while the case back is secured with screws shaped like Swiss crosses and provides water resistance to 50 meters.

The dial pairs the Jura Waves decoration with a machine-guilloché small-seconds display at 6 o’clock. Faceted trapezoid indexes and dauphine-style hands are finished in a warm 4N gold tone, creating an elegant contrast against either dial color. A date window at 3 o’clock completes the display. Powering both models is the automatic caliber ML158, operating at 4 Hz and offering a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. The movement is equipped with a decorated rotor featuring Geneva stripes and spiral finishing. Each watch is fitted with a black alligator-style leather strap featuring tone-on-tone stitching, a stainless-steel butterfly clasp, and Maurice Lacroix’s Easychange quick-release system for tool-free strap changes.

The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Legacy Jura Editions are limited to 500 pieces per dial color and are priced at CHF1,950 or approximately $2,400 when converted to USD.

To learn more, visit Maurice Lacroix, here.