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Skeleton Pocket Watches
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Skeleton Pocket Watches have an open-worked dial, so you can see the gears and the balance wheel moving while the watch keeps time.
Dark Metal Half Hunter See-through Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Metal Intricate Framing Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Metal Valentine Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Metal Wavy Daisy Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Ring Random Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Frosted Silver Octagon Half Hunter Pocket watch
$89
Frosted Silver Roman Numeral Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gents 49mm Gold Plated Open Face Mechanical Swiss Made Skeleton Desktop Pocket Watch
$729
Gents 49mm Gold Plated Skeleton Mechanical Pocket Watch
$589
Gents 59mm Sterling Silver Mechanical Skeleton Swiss Made Pocket Watch
$1,439
Geometric Flower Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Flower Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Rope and Rose Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Steampunk Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Victorian Sphere Double Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Golden Flower Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Hunter Pocket Watch Covered In Blue And Simulated Diamonds
$89
Inter Weaving Arches Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Octagon Shaped Pocket Watch | FOB & Co
$89
Polished Gold Roman Numeral Half Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Polished Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Polished Silver Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Silver And Black Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver And Brass Roman Numeral Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Classic Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Cross Hatch Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Spoked Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Streak Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Victorian Sphere Double Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Silver Vintage Car Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Twin Porpoise Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Watch Of Time Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Big Number Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Black and Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Ceramic Rose Garden Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Dark Metal Swirl Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Ferris Wheel Dark Metal Half Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gents 49mm Stainless Steel Skeleton Mechanical Pocket Watch
$589
Gold Mechanical Open Dial Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Victorian Open Face Pocket Watch
$89
Gold Vintage Car Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Polished Black Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Polished Silver Double Hunter Fob Watch
$89
Polished Silver Dragon Hunter Fob Watch
$89
See-through Skeleton Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Dome Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Silver Gear Open Dial Pocket Watch
$89
Smooth Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
$89
Gents 49mm Palladium Plated Open Face Mechanical Swiss Made Skeleton Desktop Pocket Watch
$729
Gents 49mm Stainless Steel Skeleton Swiss Made Pocket Watch
$1,199
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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.