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Skeleton Pocket Watches
73 in collection
Leaves Of Change Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $139.00.$111.20Current price is: $111.20.
Gold Vintage Roman Numeral Hunter Pocket Watch
$179.00
Gold Greek Emblems Fob Watch | FOB & Co
$179.00
Gold Vintage Car Double Hunter Fob Watch
Original price was: $139.00.$111.20Current price is: $111.20.
Stunning Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $139.00.$111.20Current price is: $111.20.
Regal Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $139.00.$111.20Current price is: $111.20.
Silver Ringlets All Over Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $139.00.$111.20Current price is: $111.20.
Gents 49mm Gold Plated Skeleton Mechanical Pocket Watch
Original price was: $849.00.$764.10Current price is: $764.10.
Gents 49mm Gold Plated Open Face Mechanical Swiss Made Skeleton Desktop Pocket Watch
Original price was: $1,038.00.$934.20Current price is: $934.20.
Gents 49mm Palladium Plated Open Face Mechanical Swiss Made Skeleton Desktop Pocket Watch
Original price was: $1,038.00.$934.20Current price is: $934.20.
Gents 49mm Stainless Steel Skeleton Mechanical Pocket Watch
Original price was: $849.00.$764.10Current price is: $764.10.
Gents 49mm Stainless Steel Skeleton Swiss Made Pocket Watch
Original price was: $1,718.00.$1,546.20Current price is: $1,546.20.
Gents 59mm Sterling Silver Mechanical Skeleton Swiss Made Pocket Watch
Original price was: $1,820.00.$1,638.00Current price is: $1,638.00.
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Skeleton Pocket Watches
A skeleton watch shows you the part of a watch that is usually hidden. The dial, the cover or both are cut away so the wheels, the spring barrel and the escapement stay in view while the watch runs. The effect ranges from a small aperture in an otherwise ordinary dial through to a case that is open front and back. It is the most-looked-at style we sell for exactly that reason: people who are given one tend to open it in front of other people.
Case styles in this collection
Skeleton is a dial treatment, not a case type, so the same open look appears across several cases. Most of what is on the shelf here is a half hunter with a window in the lid, so see Half Hunter Pocket Watches if that is the shape you are after. Behind those sit full hunters with a solid lid, a smaller group of fully cut-away dials, and a single double hunter that opens at both ends. The rest of the collection sits on the Pocket Watches page.
Movement and winding
Every skeleton piece in stock is hand-wound mechanical, which is the point: a quartz movement gives you very little to look at. Wind the crown once a day, at roughly the same time, and stop as soon as the resistance turns firm rather than pushing for one more turn. Set the time by pulling the crown out a notch, turning it, then pushing it home. The movement is covered by a 12-month warranty.
Finishes and delivery
Brass is the busiest finish here, followed by gold, black and silver tones. The warm option is Brass Pocket Watches and the darkest is Black Pocket Watches. In-stock orders are usually dispatched from Brisbane within one to two business days, Monday to Friday, and standard shipping is free on New Zealand orders over $99. Made-to-order pieces take longer, so order early for a dated occasion. A matching chain is sold separately.
Skeleton Pocket Watches: questions we get asked
What is a skeleton pocket watch?
It is a watch with the dial, the case cover or both cut away so the movement is visible while it runs. The amount of cutaway varies from a small window in the dial to a case that is open at the front and the back.
Are skeleton pocket watches mechanical or quartz?
Every skeleton piece currently in stock is hand-wound mechanical, with no battery. That is deliberate, because a mechanical movement is what there is to look at through the cutaway.
How often do I need to wind a skeleton pocket watch?
Once a day, at roughly the same time, is the usual routine. Turn the crown until the resistance becomes firm and then stop, rather than forcing another turn.
Are skeleton watches available in New Zealand?
Yes. We dispatch to New Zealand from Brisbane, usually within one to two business days on in-stock orders, and standard shipping is free on New Zealand orders over $99.
Does a skeleton pocket watch come with a chain?
No, the chain is separate. A matching chain is available on its own if you want the watch to sit on a waistcoat or a belt loop.
Real reviews
What buyers say.
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"Very fast postage, ease of purchase, no problems whatsoever! Item was as described. Would have preferred there was sizing on the item description so it was a bit of a gamble in case it was too small, but it is the size of a standard pocket"
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"Do easy to order and super quick postage. Looks awesome."
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"bought this as a present for my boyfriend - affordable price for a really great product, free express shipping was nice too!! came presented beautifully."
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"Lovely product, great service, fast delivery. Happy all round!"
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"Exactly what I've been looking for as a gift to my father, great quality and looks fantastic. Thankyou!"
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"Love my beautiful fob watch excellent quality and faultless service. Thank you"
About
Skeleton Pocket Watches let you watch the movement working, through a cut-away dial, a see-through cover or an opened caseback. It is the largest part of the New Zealand range and every piece in it is hand-wound mechanical.
Most are half hunter cases with a window in the lid, with full hunters, fully cut-away dials and one double hunter behind them. Brass, gold, black and silver finishes are all represented.