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Philipp Plein The $keleton $pectre PWRAA0823 Men's Watch – 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. PWRAA0823
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.The 42mm black PVD case sits at 13mm thick and carries a fixed bezel set with crystals around its circumference. Beneath the mineral crystal, the skeleton dial opens up the movement to view, with luminous hands tracking across the exposed Seiko NH70 automatic calibre — a reliable self-winding movement with a 40-hour power reserve. An exhibition caseback continues the view from the reverse. The black PVD stainless steel bracelet, fitted at a 22mm lug width, fastens with a push-button deployant clasp. Water resistance stands at 50 metres.
- Reference
- PWRAA0823
- Brand
- Philipp Plein
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NH70
- Functions
- Date, Moonphase, Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
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), Stainless Steel Watches (3,088), Automatic Watches (1,763), Automatic Watches Under £500 (336), Skeleton Watches (314) and All Black Watches (310).
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
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £499 on 3 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  PWRAA0823 | LE1247SET | RA-AK0315L30B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £390 | £399 | £395 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 41.5mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | 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 & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £390 and £499, today it's £390.
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