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Philipp Plein The $keleton $pectre PWRAA0323 Men's Watch – 42mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. PWRAA0323
Sits in Philipp Plein’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Philipp Plein watches we list, which start at £219.
Price range £219 to £479 across 30 Philipp Plein watches in stock.A round 42mm case in two-tone gold and silver stainless steel houses a skeleton dial, leaving the Seiko NH70 automatic movement visible beneath the mineral crystal. The caseback is transparent, offering a further view of the 40-hour power reserve movement from the reverse. Luminous hands and markers sit against the open dial architecture, while a fixed beige bezel frames the crystal above. At 13mm thick with a 22mm lug width, the watch sits with some presence on the wrist. The matching two-tone bracelet fastens with a push-button deployment clasp.
- Reference
- PWRAA0323
- Brand
- Philipp Plein
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NH70
- Functions
- Date, Moonphase, Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Enclave
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229), Automatic Watches (1,763), Silver Dial Watches (702), Two-Tone Watches (444), Automatic Watches Under £500 (336) and Skeleton Watches (314).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Philipp Plein's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Philipp Plein The $keleton $pectre PWRAA0323 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  PWRAA0323 | 983983 47 75 50 | RA-AK0313Y30B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £461 | £440 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 41.5mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 40 hours | — | 40 hours |
| 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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 40 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Watch Enclave is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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