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Philipp Plein The $keleton Ecoceramic PWVBA0423 Men's Watch – 44mm Black Dial Silicone
Ref. PWVBA0423
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 44mm square ceramic case in black sets the tone here, with a fixed ceramic bezel and a screwed stainless steel caseback adding structural contrast. At 14mm thick, it wears with some presence on the wrist. The mineral crystal sits over a skeleton dial, leaving the Seiko NH70 automatic movement — with its 40-hour power reserve — visible beneath. Luminous treatment is applied to the hands and markers. A black silicone strap with a pin buckle keeps things straightforward, and water resistance reaches 50 metres.
- Reference
- PWVBA0423
- Brand
- Philipp Plein
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case material
- Ceramic
- Case shape
- Square
- 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 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 Automatic Watches (1,763), Watches 44mm and Over (798), Rectangular & Square Watches (419), Automatic Watches Under £500 (336), Skeleton Watches (314) and All Black Watches (310).
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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
- 44mm sits at the larger end
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £515 on 4 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  PWVBA0423 | 983983 47 75 50 | 010-02784-00 |
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| Price | £479 | £461 | £400 |
| Case size | 44mm | 42mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap |
| Power reserve | 40 hours | — | — |
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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 at £479, against £515 at WATCH & WATCH. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £479 and £515, today it's £479.
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