The Philipp Plein $keleton watch covered here is the stainless-steel, black-finished reference AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02. Its official listing specifies a 44 mm tonneau-shaped case, black silicone strap, automatic Seiko NH70 movement, 56 stones and 50-meter water resistance. Those are manufacturer specifications—not independent test results. The available information does not establish hands-on comfort, timekeeping accuracy, power reserve or durability, so this is a specification-led review rather than a report of testing.
What is the Philipp Plein $keleton watch?
Philipp Plein calls reference AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02 “THE $KELETON WATCH” and describes it as a men’s black watch from Fall/Winter ’23. The brand presents the model as a return of a bestseller and emphasizes its tonneau-shaped case and automatic movement. Its product copy calls the combination “sumptuous.” Philipp Plein’s official product listing
The reference is important: Philipp Plein also sells other $keleton watches with different case materials and specifications. The details below apply to AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02, not automatically to every watch in the $keleton family.
Specifications for reference AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02
| Specification | Official listing |
|---|---|
| Case shape and size | Tonneau-shaped; 44 mm |
| Case material and finish | Stainless steel with an IP black finish |
| Strap | Black silicone |
| Movement | Seiko NH70, automatic |
| Decorative stones | 56 |
| Water resistance | 50 meters |
| Listed composition | Stainless steel, Preciosa crystals, silicone and brass |
| Reference | AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02 |
These are the figures and materials stated by the manufacturer; they have not been independently measured or verified. The listing identifies the movement as automatic but does not provide a power-reserve figure or independent accuracy results.
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- Case Size Diameter 44mm in Black Tone IP Black Case
- Black Silicone Strap with Ardillon Closure
- Black Skeleton Dial
- 5 ATM
- MSRP: 750.00
What the design and materials suggest
The black-finished steel case, silicone strap and 56 stones give this version a deliberately decorative look. Its 44 mm case size and tonneau shape are useful identifiers when checking photos or a physical watch, but the listed diameter alone cannot establish how it will sit on a particular wrist. No hands-on assessment of fit, weight, finishing or comfort is available here.
The listing names Preciosa crystals among the composition and counts 56 stones; it does not establish the stones’ individual size, placement or setting method. Treat those details as product-description information rather than evidence of gem quality or independent inspection.
Rank #2
- Case Size Diameter 44mm in Black Tone IP Black Case
- Black Silicone Strap with Ardillon Closure
- Grey Skeleton Dial
- 5 ATM
- MSRP: 750.00
Movement and basic winding
The product page specifies an automatic Seiko NH70 movement. Philipp Plein’s instruction sheet for automatic skeleton watches says the watch winds itself through wrist movement. For manual winding, the sheet instructs the wearer to rotate the crown clockwise for approximately 50 full turns. It then says to pull the crown to position 3, turn it anticlockwise to set the time, and return it to position 1. Philipp Plein automatic skeleton-watch instructions
The manual is general guidance for Philipp Plein automatic skeleton watches; the available source does not confirm that every instruction is unique to this reference. It is not a performance test of the NH70 in this specific model.
Rank #3
- 44mm Stainless Steel Case
- Orange Silicone Strap
- Grey Skeleton Dial
- 5 ATM
- MSRP: 895.00
Water resistance: what the 50-meter rating does and does not establish
The official listing gives this reference a 50-meter water-resistance rating. That is a manufacturer claim, not a report of an independent test. The available listing does not spell out permitted activities or conditions, so the number alone should not be treated as a guarantee for a particular use. Consult the manufacturer’s current guidance for the exact watch before exposing it to water.
How to distinguish it from other $keleton variants
Do not identify a watch by the $keleton name alone. Philipp Plein’s Eco-Ceramic version is described with an Eco-Ceramic case, silicone strap, NH70 automatic movement and zero stones—a materially different specification from the 56-stone stainless-steel reference. Official Eco-Ceramic listing The brand’s collection page also describes the Eco-Ceramic family as using a silicone strap and Seiko NH70 automatic movement. Philipp Plein $keleton collection
Rank #4
- 44mm Stainless Steel Case
- Black Silicone Strap
- Silver Skeleton Dial
- 5 ATM
- MSRP: 895.00
Another regional listing, reference AACA-MWS0112-PXV090N_21SS, describes a 44 mm stainless-steel case and silicone strap and reports 5 ATM, but does not provide all the same technical details as the title model’s listing. Its specifications should not be substituted for those of AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02. Regional listing for reference AACA-MWS0112-PXV090N_21SS
An outlet listing for yet another $keleton reference also describes stainless steel, a silicone strap, an NH70 automatic movement, 56 stones and 50-meter water resistance, while showing a different regional offer and unavailable status. Shared specifications do not make the references interchangeable. Philipp Plein outlet listing
Best Value
- 44X56.2mm Transparent Bio Nylon Case
- Transparent Bio TPU Strap
- Silver Skeleton Dial
- 5 ATM
- MSRP: 795.00
- Match the full reference number on the watch, packaging or seller listing.
- Check whether the case is stainless steel or Eco-Ceramic.
- Compare the listed stone count, movement and water-resistance rating against the exact reference.
- Confirm that product photos and the offer correspond to the same reference and region.
Price and availability
The regional official listing for AACA-MWS0111-PXV090N_02 displayed $820 and “In Stock” in search-result content. That listing was crawled about 1.3 years before the research timestamp, and the displayed offer was regional; it is not a verified current price or a guarantee of availability in every market. Check Philipp Plein’s live page for your region and confirm the reference before buying. Official product listing
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