TOP 5 NIKA skeleton watches
The name “skeleton” reports that the watch dial is designed in such a way that it does not hide the mechanism, but on the contrary displays it. At the same time, it can either completely “expose” the mechanism, or open a separate part of it behind the filigree decor, which represents the story of the watch.
The principle of skeleton layout has been known since the 16th century. However, the growing interest in such models has only developed in the modern era. The popularity of skeletons is due to a number of factors:
- unique beauty of the demonstrated mechanism
- technical excellence of the model
- aesthetic decor with engraving and precious stones
The manufacture of upscale skeletons is a long and painstaking manual work. In this article we will talk about the 5 best skeletons presented by the NIKA watch factory.
NIKA EXCLUSIVE – ORNAMENT
Charming female skeleton from the Ornament collection. The spiral of time evolves around the thread of thoughts and memories, weaving an ornament of life full of unforgettable events, wonderful achievements and important decisions. A reliable automatic mechanism makes sure that its owner is cheerful every second!
Yellow gold 750, a Swiss movement ETA 2824-2 with automatic winding. Case diameter - 38.8 mm, overall height - 12.7 mm. The design used 68 diamonds with a total weight of 0.66 carats. Genuine leather strap.
NIKA EXCLUSIVE – DRAGON
DRAGON - men's watch, revealing the inner strength. A Chinese dragon flaunts on the dial, each scale of which is engraved manually. The dull sheen of metal seems to set in motion wings, a crest, fangs and a majestic mustache of a formidable animal.
Sterling silver (23 g), Swiss movement ETA 6498 with manual winding, 17 stones. Case diameter - 46.2 mm; overall height - 13.5 mm. Sapphire crystal. The strap is a rubber-based alligator. There is an analogue from gold with amber.
NIKA EXCLUSIVE – SLIM
Thin skeletons are designed for beautiful ladies. The elegant case and ears of the watch are literally strewn with sparkling diamonds. The dial and movement are decorated with floral motifs. Hexagram stars are engraved on the back of the case.
585 yellow gold (11 g), Swiss ETA 2660 movement. Dial diameter - 27 mm, overall height - 6.5 mm. The design used 84 diamonds. Sapphire crystal.
NIKA EXCLUSIVE – OIL
Men's 'OIL' watches with open balance are decorated with elaborate painting using enamel technique (the work of a whole month depends on successful firing!). It seems that the oil is swinging directly from the mechanism, which is visible at the bottom of the dial. An endless oil pipeline with watch marks stretches along the perimeter. Refined skeletonized hands resemble openwork parts of an oil rig.
585 pink gold (31.28 g), Swiss movement ETA 6498 with manual winding, 17 stones. Case diameter - 46.2 mm; overall height - 13.3 mm. Sapphire crystal.
There is an analogue of silver.
NIKA EXCLUSIVE – UNIVERSE
The design of the Universe watch is unique in its complexity and originality. The dial shows a view of our planet from the orbit of its celestial satellite. The soft relief of the moon flickers with the soft silver light, and the golden hemisphere of the Earth shows continents and oceans in great detail. In unison with the stars that dot the outer space, diamonds shine adorning the artfully skeletonized and manually engraved mechanism. In the rotation of its weightless details, the connection of times and spaces is obeyed, adhering to the same law as every planet orbiting around its axis. Manual space can be observed from all sides thanks to the open dial and a transparent back case, as if through the windows of a space rocket.
The main feature of Universe is a unique single-hand movement based on the reliable Swiss caliber ETA-6498, finalized by the masters of the NIKA watch factory. The time information is provided by the arrow of futuristic design, always looking to the future.
925 sterling silver (37.62 g), Swiss movement ETA-6498 with manual winding, 17 stones. Case diameter - 47.5 mm, overall height - 13 mm. The design used 5 diamonds with a diameter of 1.5 mm. Sapphire crystal.
There are analogues in white gold with and without diamonds.