Scary Skeletons and Other Spooky Watches
No bones about it, spooky season is the perfect time to add a skeleton watch to your collection. Invented in 1760 by a French clockmaker, skeletons are the triumphant result of the perfect union between breathtaking artistry and precision watchmaking. This is your opportunity to dig into some of our favorite skeleton watches—and other spooky timepieces. Bone appétit!
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
Tag Heuer and professional motorsports go hand in hand, and the Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport celebrates that connection with a bold, rugged, cutting edge design that’s not afraid to push the limits. Precision engineering is married with durability and unmatched luxury—we’re talking a black sandblasted ceramic bezel, fine-brushed/sandblasted titanium case, sapphire and titanium grade 2 case back, and titanium grade 5 crown. The stunning skeleton dial is styled in a combination of black and orange, with applied indexes and a Tag Heuer shield at the center. Complications include a chronograph, ¼ second, 30 minutes counter, 12 hours counter, tachymeter, and more. Complemented by an orange rubber strap.
Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm
Everything you need to know about this timepiece is contained in the name—Independence. As in, being independent, going your own way, freedom from outside control. Risk-takers and freedom seekers, this is your watch. This Independence Skeleton is COSC certified, for unparalleled precision. The stainless steel case features an engraved 316L stainless steel NORQAIN plate on the left side of the case, an open case back with scratch-proof flat sapphire glass, and screw-down crown with NORQAIN logo. The satin-finished skeletonized black dial includes black counters at 6 and 12 o’clock, diamond-cut faceted hour and minute hands, filled with white Super-LumiNova®, diamond-cut faceted small counter hands and central chronograph hand, and much, much more. The stainless steel bracelet is the perfect accompaniment.
Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton
The True Square Automatic Skeleton is even more than the sum of its parts, and those parts by themselves are pretty spectacular. The sculptural, 38mm monobloc polished navy blue high tech ceramic case beautifully meshes with a bracelet crafted of navy blue rubber. The skeletonized two-level dial merges seamlessly with the state-of-the-art movement R808, for outstanding precision. That brilliantly designed skeletonized dial features sophisticated indices and hour/minute/second hands in rhodium tones, treated with white Super-LumiNova® for clear readability in any light. The Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton is truly the perfect union of watchmaking artistry and precision.
Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton
Whatever words one uses to describe the Defy Skyline Skeleton—bold, brilliant, sleek, and visually arresting come immediately to mind—pale in comparison to the reality of strapping this horological work of art to your wrist. The black ceramic used to craft the Defy Skyline’s octagonal case and matching bracelet is harder and more resilient and scratch resistant than traditional metals and alloys used in watchmaking. For timepiece lovers who crave precision, the Defy Skyline is powered by the latest generation of the El Primero high-frequency automatic manufacture movement, with the world’s first 1/10th of a second indicator. And just to sweeten the pot, along with the black ceramic bracelet, the watch also comes with a black patterned rubber strap.
Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton
In the world of skeleton watches, where, thanks to the sophisticated watchmaking technology necessary to create them, price tags tend to be on the higher side, the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton is something of a miracle—a lower price point timepiece with all the features found in its higher-priced brethren. Those features start with an innovative R808 movement, equipped with an anti-magnetic and highly reliable Nivachron hairspring, that’s showcased by the clever geometry of the skeleton dial. A polished navy blue high-tech ceramic rotatable bezel, with a yellow ceramic insert, is paired with a matching navy blue rubber strap and high-tech ceramic buckle cover. As a cherry on top, this timepiece has been manufactured in a limited edition of just 262 pieces.
Bell & Ross Instruments BR 03 Cyber Ceramic Limited Edition
With the BR 03 Cyber Ceramic, Bell & Ross reimagines its BR 01 Cyber Skull with a more subtle design and smaller dimensions. While the Cyber Skull went the more overt route with a skull and crossbones formed by the base plates and bridges of its movement, the Cyber Ceramic simply hints at the crossbones motif. The ceramic case, lightweight yet resilient, houses the intricate openworked dial and a 3D skeletonized calibre BR-CAL.383 movement. With no visible lugs, the rubber strap connects seamlessly, and diamond powder grinding techniques allow for accentuated volumes. Its black microblasted hands, filled with grey Super-LumiNova®, ensure visibility, giving a ghostly green glow in the dark—a perfectly eerie companion for the season.
Bell & Ross Urban BR 05 Skeleton Black Lum Ceramic
The BR-05 Skeleton Black Lum Ceramic masterfully marries everyday functionality with the edge of skeletonized luxury. Its 41mm ceramic case and matching bracelet offer lightweight comfort combined with scratch-proof and hypoallergenic qualities. The skeletonized movement, powered by the calibre BR-CAL.322-1, is visible through a black-tinted transparent panel, lending an industrial yet refined aesthetic to the iconic black dial. Enhanced with C5 Super-LumiNova®-filled applique indices and skeletonized hands, this watch emits a vibrant, spooky luminescence in low light. Limited to just 500 pieces, it promises both exclusivity and a powerful presence.
Chronoswiss Delphis Dracula
In the Delphis Dracula, Chronoswiss merges horological mastery with the dark mystique of Transylvania’s most infamous legend. This collector’s piece radiates otherworldly allure with its blood-red, hand-guilloched fire enamel dial set against an 18ct gold surface, and the 42mm watch arrives resting in an exquisite wooden coffin box. At its heart lies a new, ruthenium-plated manufacture movement, crafted in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, featuring a tungsten rotor and 55-hour power reserve. Adorned with intricate Côtes de Genève radiating from the center, the movement echoes the rich textures of the dial’s guilloché, while gold detailing underscores its timeless luxury. This limited edition invites watch connoisseurs to embrace their darker side with a timepiece worthy of Dracula’s own collection.
Baume & Mercier Riviera 10787
The Baume & Mercier Riviera 10787 exudes an aura of mystery with its ghostly black sapphire dial. Framed by a satin-polished, rose gold dodecagonal case, the semi-transparent dial offers an enigmatic view into the watch’s inner workings, while the polished rose gold bezel, adorned with four iconic screws, adds a touch of luxury. Each element—from the embossed Phi-logo crown to the faint, shadowy layers beneath the dial—reflects the brand’s dedication to timeless craftsmanship and Riviera-inspired sophistication. Ideal for a night of revelry cloaked in secrecy, the Riviera 10787 is hauntingly beautiful.
Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE Ops 44mm Black DLC Titanium
Bold, avant-garde, and unapologetically unconventional, the Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE OPS is a testament to the brand’s boundary-breaking approach to horology. With no traditional dial, this 44mm marvel displays its calibre UN-240 Manufacture movement directly, offering a mesmerizing view of the flying carousel that rotates to indicate the minutes. In this edition, the black DLC titanium case is accented by rugged khaki green elements on the sunray-patterned barrel cover and an integrated rubber strap. The bezel, crafted from Carbonium®—a material made from aircraft carbon fiber offcuts—further underscores the watch’s innovative spirit while reducing environmental impact. This is a timepiece that defies convention, embodying the fearless creativity and technological prowess that has defined Ulysse Nardin for decades.
Mido Commander Círculo de Luz
The Mido Commander Círculo de Luz is a bold tribute to heritage and culture. Limited to 777 pieces, this edition features a striking dial inspired by the Aztec calendar: a colorful skull that changes shades daily and glows in the dark, adding a vibrant twist to the iconic Commander design. Encased in satin-finished stainless steel with a polished bezel and driven by the powerful Caliber 80 movement, it offers an impressive 80-hour power reserve. The large date display at 6 o’clock maximizes legibility, and the skeletonized case back reveals an oscillating weight adorned with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. The PVD-coated case is corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic, providing enhanced durability alongside sleek, dark tones. The Commander Círculo de Luz seamlessly merges Mido’s commitment to innovation with a unique, culturally-inspired aesthetic.
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About The Author: Tom Roth
Born in Washington state, Tom developed an interest in photography during college at University of San Diego. There, he got started in music journalism, interviewing artists and taking photos at concerts. A life-long tinkerer and collector, it wasn’t long before Tom became fascinated with fountain pens and watches.
Those interests collided in November 2020 when Tom started at Feldmar Watch Company where he lives out every watch geek’s dream: photographing and writing about timepieces. When he’s not tinkering with his watch collection, Tom can be found traveling, biting his nails while watching PNW sports teams, and taking flying lessons.
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