Top 5 Best Skeleton Face Watches Under £2,000
There’s something strangely mesmerising about skeleton watches. You know, that hypnotic peek into the gears and wheels that make your timepiece tick away your life in style. They’re part horology, part theatre — the horological equivalent of leaving your engine bay open at a car show. And the good news? You don’t have to remortgage your house to get one. Here are the top 5 skeleton watches under £2,000 that’ll get wrists turning (and jaws dropping).
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1. Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Squelette – £895
Swiss reliability meets a window into its soul. Tissot have nailed it here: a proper mechanical skeleton with classic Roman numerals framing a movement you could stare at for hours. The Chemin des Tourelles feels far more expensive than its price tag, and with 80 hours of power reserve, it’ll keep ticking all weekend even if you don’t.
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2. Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto – £1,900
Now this is a skeleton watch with attitude. The Ventura is famous as Elvis Presley’s watch of choice, and in its Elvis80 Skeleton guise it looks futuristic, bold, and utterly unique. With its triangular case and cut-away dial exposing the movement, this is as much a statement piece as it is a watch. If you want your skeleton to stand out from the crowd (and possibly spark conversations about The King), this is the one to strap on.
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3. Oris Artelier Skeleton – £1,650
The Artelier Skeleton is pure Swiss artistry. Oris have basically said, “Let’s take the dial out completely and let the movement do the talking.” It’s classy, intricate, and oozes sophistication. If you want something that looks like it belongs in a watch exhibition but can still be worn daily, this is the one.
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4. Tissot T-Complication Squelette – £1,800
This is Tissot flexing its horological muscles. The T-Complication Squelette takes skeletonisation to a bold new level, with an industrial, architectural design that feels more avant-garde than traditional. Its large 43mm case gives the movement room to breathe (and show off), while still keeping that Swiss precision Tissot is known for. A proper statement skeleton that demands attention. Note though that this bad boy is manual wind!
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5. CIGA Design Automatic Hunter – £500
The wild card of the bunch. CIGA Design might not have the Swiss heritage of the others, but the Hunter is proof that China’s rising independent watchmakers mean business. With its bold skeletonised movement, rugged case design, and serious wrist presence, it looks like it should cost far more than it does. At this price, it’s almost rude not to add one to your collection.
Final Thoughts
Skeleton watches aren’t just about telling the time — they’re about showing off the art of timekeeping. Under £2,000, you’ve got some seriously stylish options that combine Swiss craftsmanship, bold designs, and independent creativity. Whether you’re a classic Tissot fan, a bold Ventura Elvis80 wearer, or you fancy shaking things up with the CIGA Hunter, there’s a skeleton out there waiting to rattle your bones (in the best way possible).
