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Skeleton Watch - A Worthy Investment?

Mechanical watchmakers continue to up the game when it comes to unique blends of fashion and functionality in different skeleton watch designs.

Designers have relentlessly stood up to the challenge from manual skeleton watches to automatic electrically driven or self-winding skeleton watches. The products honour both classical and contemporary design paradigms, staying true to the intricate sophistication behind the craft of a skeleton watch.

Now, so-called skeleton watches have made an appearance.

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NR36SILEBLNA NR40SILEBLNA &Native silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black leather strap
NR32SILEBLNA NR36SILEBLNA NR40SILEBLNA NR28SILEBLNA &Native silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black leather strap

Native

Navy Dial - Black Leather
£139.00
NR36SI3LSIXX NR40SI3LSIXX &Native silver watch women - white dial - 3 link strap
NR36SI3LSIXX NR40SI3LSIXX &Native silver watch women - white dial - 3 link strap

Native

White Dial - 3-Link
£159.00
NR36SINYAGXX NR40SINYAGXX &Native silver watch women - white dial - olive green nylon strap
NR36SINYAGXX NR40SINYAGXX &Native silver watch women - white dial - olive green nylon strap

Native

White Dial - Olive Green NATO
£129.00
PI42GMMEGUXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - mesh strap
PI42GMMEGUXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - mesh strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Mesh
£239.00
outlet sale
Vegan
NR36SIVENANA NR40SIVENANA &Native silver watch with blue face - navy vegan leather
NR32SIVENANA NR36SIVENANA NR40SIVENANA NR28SIVENANA &Native silver watch with blue face - navy vegan leather

Native

Navy Dial - Navy Blue Vegan Leather
£70.00 £139.00
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NR36SIMEBLBL NR40SIMEBLBL &Native black face ladies watch - silver case - black mesh strap
NR36SIMEBLBL NR40SIMEBLBL &Native black face ladies watch - silver case - black mesh strap

Native

Black Dial - Black Mesh
£75.00 £149.00
-50%
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens -white dial - 3 link strap
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens -white dial - 3 link strap

Philosopher

3-Link
£194.00
PH40SILENAXX PH36SILENAXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - navy blue leather strap
PH40SILENAXX PH36SILENAXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - navy blue leather strap

Philosopher

Navy Blue Leather
£174.00
PI42SILEBRNA &Pioneer mens tan watch - navy dial - silver case
PI42SILEBRNA &Pioneer mens tan watch - navy dial - silver case

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Brown Leather
£229.00
Vegan
NR36RGVENAXX NR40RGVENAXX NR28RGVENAXX &Native ladies leather strap watches - white dial - rose gold case
NR36RGVENAXX NR40RGVENAXX NR28RGVENAXX &Native ladies leather strap watches - white dial - rose gold case

Native

White Dial - Navy Blue Vegan Leather
£70.00 £139.00
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Vegan
PH36SIVEBRXX PH40SIVEBRXX &Philosopher mens tan watch - white dial - silver case
PH36SIVEBRXX PH40SIVEBRXX &Philosopher mens tan watch - white dial - silver case

Philosopher

Brown Vegan Leather
£174.00
Vegan
NR36GMVEBLBL NR40GMVEBLBL NR28GMVEBLBL &Native gunmetal watch - black dial - gun metal case
NR36GMVEBLBL NR40GMVEBLBL NR28GMVEBLBL &Native gunmetal watch - black dial - gun metal case

Native

Black Dial - Black Vegan Leather
£139.00
PI42GM3LGUXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial -3 link strap
PI42GM3LGUXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial -3 link strap

Pioneer

White Dial - 3-Link
£249.00
UN28RG5LROXX UN32RG5LROXX &Unika rose gold ladies watch - white dial - 5 link strap
UN28RG5LROXX UN32RG5LROXX &Unika rose gold ladies watch - white dial - 5 link strap

Unika

White Dial - 5-Link
£214.00
outlet sale
PI42GMRUBLTG
PI42GMRUBLTG

Pioneer

Textured Grey Dial - Black Silicone
£110.00 £219.00
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special edition
PI42BL3LBLTB
PI42BL3LBLTB

Pioneer

Textured Black Dial - 3-Link
£249.00
PI42SIRUBLTB
PI42SIRUBLTB

Pioneer

Textured Black Dial - Black Silicone
£110.00 £219.00
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IN32SILEBLXX IN40SILEBLXX &Infinity ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case - black leather strap
IN32SILEBLXX IN40SILEBLXX &Infinity ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case - black leather strap

Infinity

Black Leather
£164.00
UN28SIMESIPM UN32SIMESIPM &Unika silver watch women - polished metal dial - silver mesh strap
UN28SIMESIPM UN32SIMESIPM &Unika silver watch women - polished metal dial - silver mesh strap

Unika

Polished Metal Dial - Mesh
£102.00 £204.00
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Vegan
PH36SINYAGXX PH40SINYAGXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - olive green nylon strap
PH36SINYAGXX PH40SINYAGXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - olive green nylon strap

Philosopher

Olive Green NATO
£164.00
Vegan
NR36GMVEBRNA NR40GMVEBRNA &Native gunmetal watch - navy dial - gun metal case
NR32GMVEBRNA NR36GMVEBRNA NR40GMVEBRNA NR28GMVEBRNA &Native gunmetal watch - navy dial - gun metal case

Native

Navy Dial - Brown Vegan Leather
£139.00
PH36SILEBLBM PH40SILEBLBM
PH36SILEBLBM PH40SILEBLBM

Philosopher

Brushed Metal Dial - Black Leather
£174.00
New
NR36SI3LSINA NR40SI3LSINA &Native silver watch mens - navy blue dial - 3 link strap
NR36SI3LSINA NR40SI3LSINA &Native silver watch mens - navy blue dial - 3 link strap

Native

Navy Dial - 3-Link
£159.00
UN28RGMEROBM UN32RGMEROBM &Unika rose gold ladies watch - brushed dial - mesh strap
UN28RGMEROBM UN32RGMEROBM &Unika rose gold ladies watch - brushed dial - mesh strap

Unika

Brushed Metal Dial - Mesh
£214.00
PI42SIRUBLXX &Pioneer mens watch rubber strap - white dial - silver case
PI42SIRUBLXX &Pioneer mens watch rubber strap - white dial - silver case

Pioneer

White Dial - Black Silicone
£110.00 £219.00
-50%
outlet sale
PH36GOMEGOBM PH40GOMEGOBM
PH36GOMEGOBM PH40GOMEGOBM

Philosopher

Brushed Metal Dial - Mesh
£92.00 £184.00
-50%
PI42GMRUBLBL &Pioneer mens watch rubber strap - black dial - gun metal case
PI42GMRUBLBL &Pioneer mens watch rubber strap - black dial - gun metal case

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black Silicone
£110.00 £219.00
-50%
outlet sale
UN28SILEBLBL UN32SILEBLBL &Unika ladies leather strap watches - black dial - silver case - black leather strap
UN28SILEBLBL UN32SILEBLBL &Unika ladies leather strap watches - black dial - silver case - black leather strap

Unika

Black Dial - Black Leather
£97.00 £194.00
-50%
NR36RG3LROBL NR40RG3LROBL &Native black face ladies watch - rose gold case - 3 link strap
NR36RG3LROBL NR40RG3LROBL &Native black face ladies watch - rose gold case - 3 link strap

Native

Black Dial - 3-Link
£80.00 £159.00
-50%
PI42GMLEBRBL &Pioneer mens tan watch - black dial - gun metal case
PI42GMLEBRBL &Pioneer mens tan watch - black dial - gun metal case

Pioneer

Black Dial - Brown Leather
£229.00

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PI42GMVEDOBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - dove grey leather strap
PI42GMVEDOBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - dove grey leather strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Dove Grey Vegan Leather
£239.00
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NR36SILEBRXX NR40SILEBRXX NR28SILEBRXX &Native silver watch mens - white dial - brown leather strap
NR32SILEBRXX &Native ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case

Native

White Dial - Brown Leather
£139.00
IN32SILEBLXX IN40SILEBLXX &Infinity ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case - black leather strap
IN32SILEBLXX IN40SILEBLXX &Infinity ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case - black leather strap

Infinity

Black Leather
£164.00
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens -white dial - 3 link strap
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens -white dial - 3 link strap

Philosopher

3-Link
£194.00
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What is a skeleton watch?

A skeleton watch is a mechanical watch with its moving parts visible through the front and the back, like the battery. The dial on these watches reveals the detailed working of the watch beneath, showing the movement and precision of the mechanism for men & women.

If the technical side of things gets your adrenaline pumping, skeleton watches are a perfect fit.

Today, many brands are making stainless steel skeleton watch designs, and there are plenty of excellent models on offer, including the competitive Swiss equivalents.

The only potential problem with a skeleton watch is readability.

You'll be able to see what's happening inside a skeleton watch, so there will be much to admire within the detail—being able to see the time at a glance may take some effort at first.

What is a skeleton watch called?

A skeleton watch is the most-used term for these watches, but you can also find names like see-through watches or transparent watches on the market. All of them essentially describe the same thing - the ability to see the intricate inner workings of an automatic or mechanical movement - the skeleton - inside the case of a watch.

Are skeleton watches tacky?

We are not here to judge whether a skeleton watch is tacky or not. We believe if an accessory suits your style, it's not tacky. However, skeleton watches aren't the most practical options for working people. That's why we'd suggest something a bit more utile in nature. It's certainly fun to have a skeleton watch in your collection, but you'll want one of our beautiful stainless steel watches as your first option.

Nordgreen's Collection of Watches

With our drive to keep our prices affordable, buying both a skeleton watch and an everyday stainless steel watch won't break the bank. You'll notice that we've got a smaller range of models. Maintaining several watch design lines would have meant reducing the quality. Instead, we stuck to a smaller collection of flawless watch designs to offer high-quality products at a fraction of the price most other brands offer.

Our designer, Jakob Wagner, first drew on the principle of Hygge for inspiration. This Scandi concept is all about focusing on moments instead of things. Our watches embody this principle by keeping perfect track of every time moment and sticking to simple watch features.

Our men's and women's stainless steel watches are elegant, affordable, and timeless. It's a winning combination for a brand, but we still weren't satisfied.

We wanted our clients to have more choices. As a result, we've added several customisable options, so you can choose the type of watch that fits you best. You can, for example, choose the stainless steel case size, case tone, dial shade and strap material, size and shade. What other brand you know offers that?

Dial Size

All of our watches, aside from the Pioneer, come in a range of case sizes.

Dial Colour

Who says the dial has to be plain white or silver? Certainly not us – choose between black, white, or navy.

Strap Material and Colour

We offer straps made from stainless steel metal mesh in a silver, gold, rose gold, gun metal or black tone. Our genuine Italian leather or vegan leather options come in various colours. We also offer rubber and nylon strap options. Not sure which strap to choose? Get a few – our straps are interchangeable so that you can quickly shake up your look.

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Case Colour

Each case is made of high-grade stainless steel. Choose between gunmetal, rose gold, gold, or silver. If you want to elevate your style even further, consider pairing the stainless steel metal watch case tone with your jewellery. A rose-toned watch, for example, will go perfectly with a rose-toned ring.

More About Our Models

First, here's a quick rundown of your options, all at an affordable price.

The Pioneer

The Pioneer is our first water-resistant chronograph and a popular design in men's watches. We thought it was time to make it a little more contemporary. We've added two dials inset into the crystal glass face. One is a stopwatch, and the other is a second counter. We added in the date but stripped out any extraneous details that would significantly increase the cost and clutter the design of the watch. The Pioneer also features 5 ATM water resistance and sapphire crystal glass to make it extra durable.

We understand that it's cool to have a depth gauge on your watch, but that's only useful for water divers. An automatic/mechanical watch with a ton of added features and inner workings can become overly complicated for daily usage. It's best to stick with something simpler - a crystal glass top, a functional but minimal design, quartz movement as a power source - what else do you need to tell the time?

The Native

The Native is stylistically one of our least complex designs and also our most cost-effective watch. This model features hour markers to ensure that the face is clear and uncomplicated. Pair the Native watch with a brown leather strap for a classic put-together look, or attach one of our popular stainless steel metal link strap in your tone of choice for a modern style statement.

The Philosopher

Want something a little more complex without opting for the Pioneer? Then have a look at the Philosopher. It marks off the hours, minutes, and seconds. The date is also featured on the dial.

Infinity

Finally, we get to the Infinity. This model is the only one without lugs and so is ideal for those who prefer a more streamlined look. The hours and minutes are marked, but there is no date or third-hand markers.

What watch movement do we use?

Mechanical and automatic watch movements have been becoming very trendy recently, especially in men's skeleton watches, and many brands are using these watch movements in their watches. However, they have a few disadvantages, which is why we chose to use a different watch movement. Ultimately, the type of watch movement you choose is solely dependent on you, your price budget, your brand preference and your style.

At Nordgreen, we use a quartz movement to power our watches, specifically the Japanese Miyota brand movement, considered one of the best on the market. A quartz movement uses a battery as a power source, which is one of the most precise ways to measure time. It also makes the watch more cost-efficient and allows for more minimal men's designs. It's a win-win situation if you ask us.

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