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Skeleton Pocket Watches
170 in collection
Skeleton Pocket Watches have an open-worked dial, so you can see the gears and the balance wheel moving while the watch keeps time.
Brass Dagger Points Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Black Vintage Tire Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Black Greek Web Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Brass Flamingo Pocket Watch
$89
Black Doughnut Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Black and Gold Dad Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Black Sunspear Demi Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Black Numeral Brass DAD Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Gold Ringlet Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Brass Doughnut Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Vintage Car Double Hunter Fob Watch
$139
Brass Mini Heart See Through Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Flower Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Glow Faced Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Ringlet Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Bronze Greek Symbol Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Brass Ringed Pocket Watch | FOB & Co
$89
Brass Ringlet Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Daisy Flower Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Polished Gold Half Hunter | FOB & Co
$79
Gents 49mm Gold Plated Skeleton Mechanical Pocket Watch
$589
Checkered 5 Dice Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Gold Squircle Open Face Pocket Watch
$109
Multi-patterned Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
$139
Orange And Brown Jewelled Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Dark Metal Pointing Dagger Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Metal Rolling Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gents 49mm Rhodium Steel Skeleton Mechanical Pocket Watch
$589
Red Numeral Brass "Dad" Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Wheeled Silver Pocket Watch | FOB & Co
$89
Mini Heart Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Original price was: $89.$80.10Current price is: $80.10.
Double Silver Roman Numeral Pocket Watch
$89
Black Octagon Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Black Spoked Gold Pocket Watch
$89
Black Victorian Roman Numeral Half Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Clear View Half Hunter Pewter And Gold Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Random Ring Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Dual Ringed Roman Numeral Pocket Watch
$89
Racing Horse Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Brass Flower Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Brushed Silver Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Black Victorian Flourish Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Polished Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Brass Four Dagger Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Brass Dial Half Hunter Fob Watch
$79
Silver Dragon Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Leaves Of Change Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Dragon Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Greek Emblems Fob Watch
$139
Gold Vintage Roman Numeral Hunter Pocket Watch
$139
Roman Numeral Half Hunter See-through Pocket Watch
$129
Gold Intricate Design Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Polished Gold Floral Spheres Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Dragon Symbol Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Leather Strap Skeleton Pocket Watch
$89
Brass Wheat and Grass Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Ceramic Blue Flower Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Polished Black Roman Numeral Half Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
The Silver Tire Pocket Watch
$89
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About
Skeleton Pocket Watches have an open-worked dial, so you can see the gears and the balance wheel moving while the watch keeps time. Most are hand-wound mechanical and sit inside a full hunter or half hunter case, in silver-tone, gold-tone, brass and black finishes. They suit anyone who wants the movement to be the feature.
What is a skeleton pocket watch?
A skeleton watch has parts of the dial cut away, so the working parts are on show. On a mechanical piece, what you see is the movement doing the work: wind the crown and the balance wheel starts to swing.
Does a skeleton pocket watch need a battery?
Almost every piece in this range is mechanical, wound by hand using the crown, with no battery. The movement is listed on each product page. For a battery watch, see Swiss Pocket Watches.
Which case protects a skeleton dial?
A solid cover keeps the open dial safe in a pocket, while a window lets you check the hour without opening it. Compare Full Hunter Pocket Watches and Half Hunter Pocket Watches, or browse all Vintage Style Pocket Watches.
Who is a skeleton watch a good gift for?
It makes a strong first mechanical watch and a talking point at a wedding, graduation or retirement. Add a chain from Pocket Watch Chains so it can be worn on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Is a skeleton pocket watch harder to read?
It can be, because the movement sits behind the hands. If reading the time at a glance matters, look for designs with contrasting hands and numerals, such as white numerals against a dark case, or gold-tone hands over a silver-tone movement.
How often do I wind a skeleton pocket watch?
Wind a mechanical skeleton watch once a day, ideally at about the same time. Turn the crown gently until you feel resistance, then stop. Never force the crown past that point, as overwinding strain can damage the mainspring.
Can I see the movement with the cover closed?
On a full hunter, no: the solid cover hides the dial until you open it. A half hunter window shows part of the dial and the hour hand. An open face skeleton shows the movement all the time, with no cover to lift.