True 'skeletonization' also includes the trimming away of any non-essential metal on the bridge, plate, wheel train or any other mechanical part of the watch, leaving only a minimalist 'bare' skeleton of the movement required for functionality.

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[–] 6 points 4 months ago (8 children)

Okay neat but why? Does look practically to tell time. Reminds me the time the Fossil Watch store sold sundail watches.

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  • [–] 20 points 4 months ago (4 children)

    Why is for aesthetics. I have a pocket watch like this. I think the gear work is beautiful in its own way, and the front of it is like any normal watch face (just with a transparent face so you can see behind it).

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    I think this does work better for pocket watches. I have a couple of wrist watches like this and I always have to take it off to show how cool the back is, which I feel defeats the purpose. The pocket watch I own that has this look is very easy flip around.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    Seiko invented the self-winding watch, which has a big counterweight on the back, so as you moved around, the counterweight swung around, naturally winding the watch throughout your day. It was a notable innovation, and kind of confusing to describe, so Seiko put glass backings on their watches so you could watch the counterweight swing. I believe that was the event that made it a mainstream trend. Flashier brands like Seiko and Swatch were big fans of it, but higher end brands like Rolex and Breitling tend to avoid it to make a "We're not like the others" kinda statement.

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