Open-Dial Season: 5 Watches With Skeleton Dials
While ghosts and goblins might have disappeared with the passing of Halloween, skeletons remain alive ? figuratively speaking, of course ? and well on the wrists of thousands of watch collectors worldwide during the early days of this holiday season. Skeletonization, in which the dial and all non-essential materials are removed from the movement construction, is one of modern watchmaking?s most enduring trends, with roots dating back to the mid-20th century. Each year, dozens of brands unveil skeletonized timepieces that range from over-the-top and garish to pleasantly subtle. Here, we?ve gathered five noteworthy timepieces that have embraced skeletonization to great effect.
BELL & ROSS
Earlier this fall, Bell & Ross debuted a new flagship collection focused on the concept of ?urban luxury.? Among the variety of colorways, case materials and dial executions being offered, there is a single skeletonized movement, a rarity at Bell & Ross outside of its very limited ?Experimental? pieces. Limited to 500 pieces, the BR 05 Skeleton features the BR-CAL.322 movement, which uses a Sellita SW300 as its base and is enhanced with an all-new, wheel-shaped, openworked rotor that spans the breadth of the movement. The model represents a relatively rare horological venture for Bell & Ross, which had previously reserved skeletonization for its most haute-de-gamme pieces, such as the BR X-2 Tourbillon. Price: $6,400. Read more about the BR 05 collection here. Bell & Ro...
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