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Skeleton Watches

Authorized Watch Retailer in Canada

Overview

A skeleton watch has a dial, and often a movement, cut away so you can watch the wheels, springs and balance at work. La Maison Monaco, an authorized Canadian dealer with 15 boutiques across Quebec and Ontario, carries close to 100, led by Hublot's Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang, Zenith's Defy and Chronomaster, RADO's Captain Cook and True Square, and Hamilton's Jazzmaster and Ventura, from $1,245 to $313,000 CAD.

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Skeleton, openworked or open heart?

A fully skeletonized watch cuts away the dial and much of the movement's bridges and plates so the whole mechanism shows. An openworked dial removes part of the dial to frame the movement beneath. An open-heart dial shows only the beating balance wheel through a small window, a quieter way to see the movement. Many skeleton watches also have a sapphire case back, so the movement can be seen from both sides.

Which skeleton watch should I choose?

Under $5,000, Tissot (from about $1,245), MIDO (about $1,540), Hamilton (about $1,610) and RADO (from about $3,100) offer skeleton dials over Swiss automatic movements. Hublot, from about $21,000, is the reference in contemporary openworking: the Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang, in ceramic, titanium and gold, and the Meca-10 with its ten-day power reserve. Zenith's Defy Skyline, from about $16,600, and Chronomaster Sport skeletons, from about $22,900, show its high-frequency movements.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a skeleton watch cost in Canada?

Our skeleton watches run from $1,245 to $313,000 CAD, and half cost less than about $28,000. About 25 are under $5,000, from Tissot, MIDO, Hamilton and RADO. Zenith starts around $16,600 and Hublot around $21,000, and together they account for more than half of the range. Every price is in Canadian dollars.

Are skeleton watches fragile?

No more than other fine watches: the movement is the same, only more of it is visible. Dust and moisture cannot enter through the open dial any more than on a solid one, because the crystal seals it. About seven in ten of ours are rated at least 100 m, and each product page lists the figure.

Are skeleton watches automatic?

Nearly all are mechanical, since the point is to show the movement: about 90 of our 98 are automatic and about 8 are manual-wind. Hamilton, MIDO, RADO, Zenith and Hublot all offer automatic skeletons, and each product page lists the movement and its power reserve.

Are skeleton watches hard to read?

They can be, because the dial no longer gives a solid background. Look for contrasting hands, applied indexes and luminous markers, and try the watch on before you buy. Open-heart dials keep a solid dial and are the easiest to read.

Can I see a skeleton watch in person before buying?

Availability varies by model: some watches are on display in our boutiques in Quebec and Ontario, and the rest are ordered in from the brand. Each product page shows whether a piece is in stock or available to order, and you can book an appointment to see one. As an authorized dealer, we sell every watch with its manufacturer warranty.

Can I finance a skeleton watch?

Yes. Flexiti splits a purchase of $500 or more into 12 equal monthly payments, on approved credit, in a boutique or online. Discounted items are not eligible. Each product page shows the monthly amount for that watch, and the financing page explains the terms before you apply.