Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Skeleton ‘With what eyes?’ by Rodrigo Hernández

This year, as part of the TimeForArt auction, Maurice Lacroix has created a unique piece in collaboration with acclaimed Mexican artist Rodrigo Hernández. The artist was granted full freedom to reinterpret the Swiss brand’s MASTERPIECE Skeleton in his own unique style. Inspired by Hernández’s exhibition at the Wattis Institute in San Francisco and the philosophical question, “Are humans the only dreamers on Earth?”, the watch depicts two monkeys staring at each other. The primates are handcrafted in bronze to form a bewitching dial.

Equipped with the Masterpiece ML134 Manufacture Calibre, the hand-wound movement features a three-quarter plate, conferring torsional rigidity to the skeletonised structure. Both the plate and bridges are executed in a golden sandblasted finish, complementing the artistic bronze dial. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin has been used in the making of important statues for thousands of years. Hernández also selected the material for the model’s case as it is often viewed with reverence, making it an ideal medium for this wrist-worn sculpture. Measuring 43 mm in diameter, the case incorporates a sapphire caseback and bears the artist’s signature at 9 o’clock. Lastly, a hand-braided leather strap was selected by the artist to complement the handcrafted dial.

The Maurice Lacroix MASTERPIECE Skeleton ‘With what eyes?’  unites the worlds of watchmaking and art through a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and design.

Estimate: $15,000 - $30,000