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Philipp Plein $keleton $pectre Crystal Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch PWRAA1023
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A 42mm cushion case in black IP stainless steel, with a fixed bezel set with crystals adding some decorative edge. The skeleton dial runs on a Seiko NH70 automatic movement, leaving the mechanical workings visible through the open dial and the transparent case back. Gold-tone hands and index hour markers sit against the black dial. The watch sits on a 22mm black silicone strap with a tang clasp, and carries a 50-metre water resistance rating.
- Reference
- PWRAA1023
- Brand
- Philipp Plein
- Case size
- 42mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NH70
- Functions
- Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- 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 (3,635), Stainless Steel Watches (3,604), Automatic Watches (1,904), Automatic Watches Under £500 (401), All Black Watches (363) and Skeleton Watches (356).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
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| Specification |  PWRAA1023 | 981662 47 45 90 | RGB10074/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £345 | £332 | £329 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 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.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH at £345, against £479 at Watch Enclave. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
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