I have been looking for a ladies skeleton watch which is even less common than a men's skeleton watch.  I had very few options and buying an antique would not have been any easier. That being said, this watch worked out so well as it feels a little girly (because of the crystals, though I do not believe if a man was wearing it that it would look feminine...it's all relative) while not detracting from the beauty of the mechanism. It's got good weight and I like that and while it does not matter to me one bit, I think it's important to mention that the case it slightly thicker to allow for the mechanism. It does mean that while I've worn other watched as a bracelet (meaning a little loose), I plan to take out one link so that the watch doesn't rotate on my wrist as much due to the weight. In addition, I did some research before buying and Kenneth Cole appears to have great warranty service and that was a plus. So, don't let the price throw you off; it may not have a swiss movement but I believe I bought a quality watch which looks fantastic and the worth of an object is often largely based on these qualities.  Therefore, I have nothing but good comments about this watch and highly recommend it to anyone seeking something different.