The Aikon is certainly a watch with personality, one of its most distinctive features being the “arms” around the bezel, and this new large date model makes a strong addition to the range. Confirming this temperament, the new movement inside the 45mm steel case enables an original display of off-centre hours and minutes that overlaps with the small seconds, leaving ample dial space for a double date window as well as an opening for an irresistible view onto the sprung balance as it interacts with the escape wheel. Contrasting grained and Clous de Paris decorations draw out the deep blue of the dial which is also that of the Cordura strap … easily swapped in and out with a steel bracelet.