Best Skeleton Watches in 2022

The most inexpensive option Stuhrling has put out for us comes with their unique flair, full disclosure on each mechanical part behind the face of your watch, and a quality that stands without rival. Your 44mm stainless steel round case, complete with shatterproof Krysterna crystal glass for your dial window, comes with an automatic self-winding analog display.

Good for up to 165ft of underwater travel, and fueled by the movement of the wearer’s wrist. If you aren’t wearing this for more than eight hours, the watch will operate slower or stop altogether. Kinetic energy keeps the automatic self-winding feature active. 100% leather strap with the seconds retrograde sitting pretty at the six o’clock position on the dial. Stuhrling continues to output innovative timepieces with an eclectic style all their own.

Gaze into the wonder that envelops your imagination, and turns you into a lover of all things mechanical. Maurice Lacroix’s Masterpiece puts everything on display with flawless machinery and attention to detail. Your 45mm case consists of 100% stainless steel, including a screw-down crown. With a 48hr power reserve on a 28800 frequency, you’ll be ticking into the long hours of the night.

Chronograph watch dials sit behind the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, while the body houses 25 jewels and a caliber of ML 206. Take a walk on the ritzy and wild side with an alligator leather band that weaves into a stainless steel bezel. Automatic self-winding and weighing in at 2.3lbs of precise gear movements—this watch was made for your wrist.

Get a glimpse into the mechanisms that make up this one-of-a-kind bold watch. All-black and sporting a rubber/alligator leather strap, this shining example of high-class style doesn’t disappoint. Everything, including your 90-hour power supply, is completely crafted by hand. There are no assembly lines, nothing but pure love for timepieces that fuel Hublot’s endeavor.

Your 45mm black ceramic case houses a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, held in with titanium screws through your black ceramic bezel. You’ll be manually winding up this skeleton watch, which supports the HUB1300.4 movement, a creation of their own design. When you need a watch that won’t give up on you, one that will attract and keep the right kind of attention, you need Classic Fusion.

The tag has been crafting some of the most killer watches on the planet for quite some time, and they haven’t stopped improving. Their 45mm stainless steel cased Carrera showcases their attention to detail and appetite for greatness. Strap this mighty piece of mechanical marvel to your wrist via the black rubber strap, while gazing through the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal at the luminescent hand and hour markers.

This comes with 330ft of water resistance, meaning you won’t have to take it off for a quick dip in the pool or when the rain hits. This self-winding automatic movement leaves the difficult work up to the watch, while the build and fit complement every suit, every casualwear outfit you own.

If you’ve never gotten lost gazing into the working parts of a Stuhrling watch, you haven’t lived. This one comes with some unique features, including the ability to track dual time zones—keep track of your business partner’s time zone without having to open your clock app all the time. Resting on a genuine leather band, this inexpensive mechanical watch includes a comprehensive international warranty, not that you’ll need it. Stuhrling has been known for its time-tested quality and attention to detail for absolute ages.

With a gorgeous stainless steel 44mm case and similar bezel, this automatic self-winding masterpiece stays in top shape with a bulletproof exterior. With an analog display, buckle clasp, and Krysterna crystal lens, you’re ready for anything, any time, with any style.

Tissot is one of the prime production companies behind some of the world’s most unique and elegant watches. When it comes to mechanical, they still stick with Swiss-engineered perfection. This stainless steel 48mm case (large) fits beautifully on your wrist, wrapped around by a black leather strap. Your mechanical motion is self-wound, and immediately encapsulates your imagination with the writhing of the gears.

Water resistance up to 165f and built to last a lifetime, this raw view into the machinery behind your watch’s function leaves nothing to the imagination, and everything to the keen and watchful eye of the avid collector.

Every inch of this skeleton watch drips with class. Crafted of red gold with a rose gold 14k finish, this intricate mechanical Audemars Piguet watch hangs on crocodile leather and a deployment-style clasp. 47mm in diameter with a 60-hour power supply, as well as transparent case backing to full disclosure on every single working part—it’s big, it’s bad, it’s draped and built with gold.

This comes a brand new in the box with all papers, manufacturer warranty information, and sports a pull-out crown, complete with a 60ft water resistance rating. The crown jewel of your skeletal mechanical watch collection is waiting to anoint your wardrobe.

Crafted of 18k gold casing and fitted with an ultra-thin polished satin finish, there are a million reasons to fall in love with this watch. Hublot’s attention to detail and in-depth interior mechanics make this a treat to view, a trophy to place into your automatic watch winder, and a force to be reckoned with on your wrist. Avid collectors will be thrilled.

Water resistant up to 330ft underwater with sub-seconds at the seven o’clock mark. HB 1300 21-jewel manual-wound, and King Gold hour and minute watch hands. Wrapped in a black alligator and rubber strap with a deployment buckle, ready to move, and always complimenting your style—this is sheer elegance.

Stuck on the right side of the tracks between elegance and budgeting, you get massive benefits synonymous with mechanical skeleton watches while retaining the perfect look to go with any suit or casual wear. Your crocodile leather brand attaches via buckle clasp, coming full circle to gently rest on your wrist.

With a synthetic sapphire glass lens and analog display style, this Rotary Men’s lightweight skeleton watch showcases the marvel of excellent watch craftsmanship. Good for up to 165ft of water resistance, and made completely of Swiss automatic movements; no self-winding, no power reserve necessary.

Fossil makes their watches with precise attention to detail; we were pleasantly shocked to find that they dipped into the skeleton watch circuit. Beautiful machinery works beneath the mineral dial window of this 44mm stainless steel watch, made that much more elegant by the silver-toned stainless steel transparent dials.

You’re good for up to 165ft of underwater adventuring without worry. With a leather calfskin band, we wouldn’t recommend heading into the pool anytime soon. Stylistic effects, such as the Roman numeral outer dial and the buckle enclosure make this watch a cut above the rest in its price bracket. Fueled by your kinetic energy, this automatic self-winding watch keeps going for as long as you do and is guaranteed to last a lifetime.

To leave you with a perfect blend of style, function, and high-class society appeal, we thought it best to end with another classic by Tag. Lightweight and fitted with a deployment-style buckle along with the blue rubber band, this excellent watch is outfitted for 330ft of diving and remains visible in the murky blue through a sapphire crystal dial window.

Stainless steel surrounds the 45mm case, while the automatic self-winding movement keeps your analog display moving. An excellent trophy for your skeleton watch collection, this watch features the mechanical working of expertly-crafted timepieces at their finest. Smaller features like the date display and textured dials define this piece further.

The kings of the deep, Invicta comes out swinging with their Russian Diver skeleton watch. From the bold, large stainless steel case, right on down to the details on the exterior dial, you get more than a watch – you get a conversation started. Mechanical self-winding motion puts you in control, while the intricate interior is displayed with no holds barred.

With a 60-second subdial and 165ft of water resistance, along with the scratch-resistant and anti-glare synthetic sapphire crystal dial window, you get the perfect synchronicity between function and flair. Dress to impress and leave nothing up to chance – this will stun the crowd and perform when you need it to.

You’re ready to bare it all and show that you’re not afraid to take risks. The ultimate timepiece for the dashing gentleman has arrived, blending the brilliance of stellar design, with a full disclosure appearance from every gear in motion. Stuhrling is a time-tested favorite for numerous reasons, one of which being the internationally-recognized comprehensive warranty. With footholds in numerous countries, they can guarantee that your 371.01 Legacy will keep running, or they’ll wind it back up again. Dressed in an alligator-embossed leather band, crafted of genuine calfskin, you’re wrapped in luxury.

Your thick 46mm stainless steel case offers 165 feet of water resistance, (and it’s fascinating to watch this tick underwater), kept intact by the Krysterna crystal dial window for maximum strength, and waterproof protection. Self-winding automatic movement and a style in the envy of kings – Stuhrling has you strapped for time but won’t leave you strapped for cash with one of their most affordable, elegant watches ever to hit the market.

Bulova gives you a gentle tease into the interior work going on behind the subdials. You still get some of the most elegant Roman numeral markings we’ve ever laid eyes on, while still enjoying the mesmerizing motion of the gears at work. With a full analog display and intricate crown, you’re getting a glimpse into the posh, expertly-crafted 41mm stainless steel case, protected by a mineral dial window. That protection also offers you up to 330 feet of water resistance, leaving you worry-free when you dip in the pool, look at your wrist, and wonder if your watch is going to hold up. We’ve all been there, and with Bulova, you never have to be again.

The perks don’t stop there. Wrap your wrist in luxurious calfskin leather in charcoal black, seamlessly connecting to your case. You’re protected by an international two-year warranty, allowing you to travel to and from wherever your heart desires, and still be well within your right to claim your watch in the event of an error or issue. Bulova builds their watches ironclad tough, so while you’re not going to run into an issue, you can never be too careful. Black-and-silver has never looked so good.

We hadn’t known much about Reef Tiger before finding this watch, and after strapping it to our wrists, we’ll never forget them. You’re immediately enveloped in rich calfskin leather, giving a gradient look with a gentle touch by the white stitching. Your strap is coordinated with the rest of your watch, including the 44mm black stainless steel case with a gloss finish, and the numerous white markings and hands spread throughout this modern marvel of clockmaking wonder.

Under the hood, you get luminous hands (which come in handy for the 165 feet water resistance), protected by the anti-scratch sapphire crystal dial window. One truly defining feature of this watch – something we haven’t seen anywhere else before today – is the ballpoint triple crown. With a larger center setting cascading into smaller versions of the same thing, this watch gets an excellent unique point, while retaining the black-and-white flair it’s so graciously granted. Top to bottom, from the 3D visual art right on down to the two-year warranty, you get everything you need.

You won’t be able to play jazz just by putting it on, but you will get the unique chance to take a look into the intricate working of Hamilton’s clock-making techniques. Wrapped-up in a comfortable leather band, you get a lightweight watch at just under 2.40 ounces. With all the footloose feeling on your wrist, you’re still getting immensely excellent features, from the 330 feet of water resistance, right on down to the luminous hands and automatic movement. Everything is kept nice and secure by the synthetic sapphire dial window, plunged into the 43mm steel case to give this watch a bulletproof cover.

We rifled through the main points pretty quickly, because we wanted time to discuss that this particular watch boasts one of the most classic and regal fashions we’ve seen in ages, skeleton watch or otherwise. Take a look at the excellent way the various cuts of metal provide windows into the interior, the markings along with the brown-and-white interior bezel. It screams “Dapper gentleman,” and we can’t say enough good things about it.

What can we say about this one? We’ve never known a more luxurious watch that also looks completely kick-ass. The bezel and case are hand-crafted of pure 18kt white gold, enveloping you in wealth from the moment you clasp your black leather band to your wrist. Refined gears and screws paint a glorious picture in the jet-black dial, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal window.

This watch comes self-wound, making it a perfect fit for an equally dazzling automatic watch winder display case. From the defining crown to the fine adjoining links to the leather band, this watch speaks volumes about you, your status, and the type of gentleman you are. You’re also backed by a two-year warranty should anything happen, though Breguet is revered as a definitive brand of quality and excellence.

We like to think of this as the bigger brother to the luminous version, showcasing a bit more brash fashion and bright design. Unearthing a more standoffish set of stainless steel, this landmark watch collides the dark charcoal black shade of your genuine leather watch, with the polished steel creating the perfect environment for your skeletal movement. Thanks to certain features, such as the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dial window, you’re able to dive down to 165 feet with this watch, all without worrying about a thing.

Your automatic movement brings forth a date, year, and month window along with respective markings on this watch, while the luminous hands add an extra bit of the Reef Tiger touch to this masterpiece. Backed by a two-year warranty, you’ll be able to take this from Taiwan to Timbuktu and back again without a shred of worry in your mind. We’re big fans of the blue screw tops and copper undertones when you take a close look into this skeletal marvel.

This is about as full disclosure as it gets. Take a gander through the many layers of intricate clockwork, laid-out in a masterful way to entice your imagination, and capture your focus. Hublot encased this ticking timepiece in a sturdy black metal case, complete with steel screws to maintain the dial window, which protects you for up to 165 feet of water resistance. It’s no doubt that Hublot is inspired by classy, posh design, and wishes to bring the same level of elegance to your wrist.

Wrap the alligator leather and rubber band around your wrist, and glare into the wondrous gear motions right before your very eyes. Your automatic movement powers a day and month box located just beneath the twelve o’clock marking, as well as an intricate display of colors and steel shades within the interior gears to truly appear like a masterpiece.

Michael Kors brings us some of the most astonishing items in all of the men’s fashion, and this is no different. A 45mm stainless steel case rests along with the integrated stainless steel bracelet, making this skeleton watch look like it was carved out of a block straight from the furnace. With all that steel, you’re still able to go up to 165 feet underwater with merely 1.20lbs of weight on your wrist. You’ll be using an LR44 battery to power your Japanese automatic movement, which keeps your analog display in full; motion.

From the mineral dial window adding protection, right on down to the intricate skeletal design, this watch looks sophisticated, all without the price tag that posh watches come with. You’ll get this delivered with a storage case, emblazoned with the Michael Kors name, giving you the perfect display and storage options. From the black-and-silver markings, right on down to the touch of red in the gears/seconds hand, you’re going to be wrapped in luxury.

Here at Gear Hungry, we absolutely love Invicta watches (we dedicated an entire guide to just these). They fail to disappoint, and always aim to provide the best value and style for your hard-earned money. You get full disclosure from the synthetic sapphire dial window, right on down to your wrist, seeing every beautiful gear along the way. The structural integrity comes from an ion-plated stainless steel case, blending right into the polyurethane band. Everything from the markings along with the bezel to the prominent crown, give this watch a unique flair.

17 gems power your mechanical movement, kept safe and sound by the silver skeletal dial and waterproof feature that goes along with this watch. You’re good for up to 165 feet of the underwater excursion, allowing you to emerge in full fashion with a perfectly synchronized timepiece. Invicta prides itself on value; they could be charging far more for these signature watches, though they never do. The last skeleton watch you’ll ever need is looking you right in the eye.

We’ve talked about how excellent Hamilton’s quality is. This time around, they’ve been able to throw a very unique piece together. They turned the skeletal interior of the watch into a showpiece, giving you a custom half dial back, allowing you to see the key components of your watch at work. Wrapped in a 40mm stainless steel case, complete with a polished stainless steel bezel, this watch bears extra-fine markings that add a delicate fragility to the watch’s appearance while remaining Hamilton tough – tough enough to withstand 165 feet of water resistance.

Under the hood, you get full automatic movement, protected by a sapphire crystal dial window. Wrap this genuine leather band around your wrist, and feel the distinct 1.60lbs of weight lay perfectly across your wrist. Enough power to give you swagger, lightweight enough to be functional without getting in the way. Hamilton gives you the perfect blend of budget-friendly regal quality, and an everyman’s watch that comes with function, and the versatility you need to dress to impress.

Looking to get a great skeleton watch on a budget? Any time you can save money, no matter how much you have, you’d do well to opt for a cheaper – though equally magnificent – skeleton watch model to adorn your wrist. Agelocer comes in with a diver watch with 165 feet of water resistance, sporting a luxurious calfskin leather band to encase your wrist, and stay close at all times. We’re a big fan of the timeless black-and-silver look, and that’s exactly what they do here, but with a twist that adds a unique design element.

Small pink screws blend into the steel flathead screws along with the watch’s interior, showcasing the brightest features of the analog display and CAL automatic movement. You’re gifted bright luminous markers to allow you to spot every inch of this watch, whereas some other brands merely light up the hands, and nothing more. From comfort and class to a killer price, Agelocer will forever be a brand we look out for.

Last but not least, we have a median-priced watch with function and flair for days. Thomas Earnshaw’s Bauer watch comes with genuine components that don’t just make it look luxurious, they make it feel like one of the most expensive watches you’ve ever owned. Wrap your wrist in genuine black leather, allowing the 42mm stainless steel case to touch your skin like ice. The perfect weight to add power to your non-dominant hand, yet still lightweight enough to flow with your swagger.

You get a hardened mineral dial window to protect the mechanical, hand-wound movement, which displays itself in vivid color and intricacy. You’ll get a crystal clear view straight on through, right on down to your wrist. Along the way, you’ll see the Earnshaw name atop a masterful dance of gears, ticking perfectly along with the new purpose in your steps. We end this list with the perfect blend of price, features, and style with Earnshaw.