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Philipp Plein The $kull PWAAA0221 Men's Watch – 44mm Black Dial Silicone
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The 44mm round case arrives in gold PVD, offset by a black silicone strap and pin buckle. A fixed bezel carries skull engraving, giving the dial surround a distinctive character before you reach the black dial itself. Luminous hands aid legibility in low light, while a mineral crystal sits across the front. The Y121F4 Japanese quartz movement drives hours, minutes, and seconds, and the case is rated to 50 metres of water resistance. Case thickness runs to 14.4mm, with a 22mm lug width.
- Reference
- PWAAA0221
- Brand
- Philipp Plein
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Y121F4
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Learn more about Philipp Plein
Philipp Plein founded his label in Munich in 1998, initially designing furniture before moving into fashion. The brand built itself on deliberate excess and has been divisive throughout.
The watches follow suit: heavy gold and black PVD plating, skull motifs, dense crystal setting, and large cases. Movements are quartz. There is no attempt at horological restraint and none is intended.
The brand knows precisely what it is doing and does it without apology, which at least makes it coherent.
- 1998
- Philipp Plein founds his label in Munich.
- 2008
- The first ready-to-wear collection shows in Milan.
- 2017
- The watch line launches.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229), Watches 44mm and Over (798) and Gold Watches (609).
Best of 2 retailers
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Philipp Plein's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Philipp Plein The $kull PWAAA0221 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  PWAAA0221 | 1514059 | DZ2185 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £297 | £299 | £309 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH at £297, against £329 at Watch Enclave. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
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