No two watches are exactly alike, and each one has its own personality. This makes owning a skeletonized watch a unique and personal experience. If you appreciate a watch that stands out from the crowd, a skeletonized watch is the perfect choice. A well-made skeletonized mechanical watch is a great investment.

Many have cut-away skeleton dials that only look like gears and cogs. Skeleton see-through watches and pocket watches are usually expensive because of the type of movement they have. Creating an automatic mechanical skeleton watch costs more than one with quartz movement.

The dial of a skeleton watch is often partially or fully open, allowing the movement to be seen. The case, usually made of a durable material like stainless steel or gold, protects the watch's inner workings. The hands, often made of a contrasting color or material, ensure that the time can be easily read.

The first skeleton-style watch originated from a French watchmaker, André Charles Caron, in the 1760s. He removed the pocket watch dial to allow his customers to look at the inner machinery behind the watch's function.