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bcacncnc · 10 February 2010, 01:28 PM

I'm wanting to add a "skeleton" watch to my mini collection - the type where you can see the mechanical watch bits working on the FACE of the watch. I would prefer a FULL face skeleton rather than just partial if possible.

Does any one have any recommendations - ideally below the USD$10k mark - or much less if at all possible. Not too fussed about the brand etc.

Thanks in advance.

WatchTimes · 10 February 2010, 04:05 PM

I think the Corum Bubble Skeleton is a fun and unique Skeleton watch
I would get if I was looking for a Skeleton.

toph · 10 February 2010, 04:58 PM

the maurice lacroix masterpiece skeleton is quite a nice piece
http://www.prestigetime.com/items.ph...=66&series=413

Joey_V · 10 February 2010, 05:40 PM

I had tried on the ML masterpiece and it is very nice.

bcacncnc · 10 February 2010, 06:11 PM

Guys - I had also set my eye on the ML masterpiece Skeleton. Apparently its an inhouse movement, but at a strange (to me at least) 18,000 bph. Nonetheless, I am yet to see it in person, and the web pics don't seem to give a good view of what it looks like.

Joey - how does it wear on the wrist? Does it wear as large as say an PAM 44 luminor?

train-time · 11 February 2010, 04:53 AM

My favorite has always been the Chronoswiss Opus - Automatic Chronograph

sirjohnbrian · 11 February 2010, 05:09 AM

I just bought a square face Alpha skeleton watch for about $70.00. So far, it seems to be keeping good time.

ParisDakarBmw · 11 February 2010, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

My favorite has always been the Chronoswiss Opus - Automatic Chronograph

Very cool coin edge skeleton!

Alcan · 11 February 2010, 07:01 AM

Andrew Vorontsov in St Petersburg, Russia does some outstanding custom work:

http://andrewvorontsov.com/works.html

WatchTimes · 11 February 2010, 08:25 AM

Did someone say skeleton???

Here are a couple pics of my skeleton.

My father passed it down to me a few years ago, he purchased it new in the early 60's while overseas.

Its a manual wind ultra thin skeleton. It was the thinnest watch made at its time.

Sweramic · 11 February 2010, 08:27 AM

Jeremy, what a stunning watch! Best skeleton I have seen to this date

Wear it in good health pal!

Alcan · 11 February 2010, 08:58 AM

This has always been one of my favourites, An old skeletonized Omega movement cased between two mineral crystals:

bcacncnc · 11 February 2010, 12:14 PM

Guys - those pics of the AP, Omega and Chrono as simply awesome! Keep em coming!

10 February 2010, 01:28 PM	#1
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Skeleton watches - recommendations I'm wanting to add a "skeleton" watch to my mini collection - the type where you can see the mechanical watch bits working on the FACE of the watch. I would prefer a FULL face skeleton rather than just partial if possible. Does any one have any recommendations - ideally below the USD$10k mark - or much less if at all possible. Not too fussed about the brand etc. Thanks in advance. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

10 February 2010, 04:05 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I think the Corum Bubble Skeleton is a fun and unique Skeleton watch I would get if I was looking for a Skeleton. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

10 February 2010, 04:58 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	the maurice lacroix masterpiece skeleton is quite a nice piece http://www.prestigetime.com/items.ph...=66&series=413 __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

10 February 2010, 05:40 PM	#4
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I had tried on the ML masterpiece and it is very nice. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

10 February 2010, 06:11 PM	#5
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Guys - I had also set my eye on the ML masterpiece Skeleton. Apparently its an inhouse movement, but at a strange (to me at least) 18,000 bph. Nonetheless, I am yet to see it in person, and the web pics don't seem to give a good view of what it looks like. Joey - how does it wear on the wrist? Does it wear as large as say an PAM 44 luminor? __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

11 February 2010, 04:53 AM	#6
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	My favorite has always been the Chronoswiss Opus - Automatic Chronograph Attached Images

11 February 2010, 05:09 AM	#7
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I just bought a square face Alpha skeleton watch for about $70.00. So far, it seems to be keeping good time. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

11 February 2010, 07:01 AM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Andrew Vorontsov in St Petersburg, Russia does some outstanding custom work: http://andrewvorontsov.com/works.html __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

11 February 2010, 08:25 AM	#10
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Did someone say Skeleton?? Did someone say skeleton??? Here are a couple pics of my skeleton. My father passed it down to me a few years ago, he purchased it new in the early 60's while overseas. Its a manual wind ultra thin skeleton. It was the thinnest watch made at its time. Attached Images __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 February 2010, 08:27 AM	#11
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Jeremy, what a stunning watch! Best skeleton I have seen to this date Wear it in good health pal!

11 February 2010, 08:58 AM	#12
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	This has always been one of my favourites, An old skeletonized Omega movement cased between two mineral crystals: Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

11 February 2010, 12:14 PM	#13
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Guys - those pics of the AP, Omega and Chrono as simply awesome! Keep em coming! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

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