Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 SkeletonvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton at true scale

WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm at true scale

Independence Skeleton 42mm

Diameter

41.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.8mm

Thickness

n/a

11.8mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

highest

38h

MSRP

$40,339

$6,091

lowest

Movement

VMF 5401

Norqain NN08

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.75mm
Lug Width
41.5mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Skeleton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VMF 5401
Norqain NN08
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$40,339
$6,091
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 Skeleton

The Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 SKELETON is praised for its hand-skeletonized movement and tasteful, louvered open-worked dial, with a slim 9.3mm profile suggesting comfortable wearability. Its 41.5mm steel case features short lugs that make it wear smaller, and the Vaucher VMF 5401 automatic movement is noted for its gold-plated micro-rotor. The watch's bowl-shaped dial is inspired by architect Adolf Loos and includes a unique sub-seconds disc. Some promised launch elements, like engraved casebacks, did not make it to the final product, and its price is noted as substantial. Overall, reviewers praise the Carl Suchy & Söhne WALTZ Nº1 SKELETON for its detailed skeletonization and elegant dress watch design.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm is noted for its comfortable 42mm case and wearable design. Some reviewers highlight its skeletonized dial, intended to evoke a mountain landscape, as a unique artistic element. One owner reports the finishing is just okay, rating it below other brands. Another source considers Norqain watches, including the Independence Skeleton 42mm, to be overpriced with generic designs. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm to be a comfortable and artistically designed watch, though opinions on its value and finishing vary.

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