{"product_id":"montre-steampunk-homme","title":"Bronze Skeleton Pocket Watch – A Timeless Piece to Pass Down","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Skeleton Pocket Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with mechanical movement and skeleton dial. Hand-wound and battery-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteampunk men's pocket watch: the Sélénium, exposed mechanisms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are timepieces that merely tell the hour, and then there are those that narrate a story with every heartbeat. The Sélénium unquestionably belongs to the latter category. Conceived for the steampunk gentleman who wears his character as boldly in his grooming as in his possessions, this skeleton pocket watch unveils without restraint its wheels, bridges, and gears through an entirely openworked dial. The octagonal bronze case, with its sharp angles and naturally aged copper patina, encloses a mechanical movement whose every oscillation remains visible to the naked eye. The meticulously engraved Roman numerals anchor readability within a centuries-old tradition that the industrial aesthetic of the piece makes no attempt to diminish. The winding crown, positioned with deliberate care, completes the portrait of a timekeeper built to endure and to be admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe art of distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWearing the Sélénium is an affirmation of horological sensitivity where most settle for an interchangeable accessory — it becomes an extension of character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a mechanical piece requiring hand-winding, it inscribes itself within the tradition of timepieces passed down through generations, bearing tangible memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe half-hunter structure with cover preserves the dial whilst revealing its mechanics, marrying daily protection with perpetual contemplation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe octagonal bronze case distinguishes it from any conventional pocket watch: neither round nor commonplace, the Sélénium identifies itself at a single glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear a steampunk men's pocket watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sélénium finds its natural home in the pocket of a tweed or corduroy waistcoat, chain threaded through the buttonhole in the classic Victorian manner. It accompanies with ease a three-piece suit in tobacco or anthracite tones, where the bronze of the case dialogues with gilt buttons or leather braces. For an embraced steampunk aesthetic — long coat, round-lensed spectacles, brass accessories — it becomes the centrepiece of the look rather than a mere detail. Those seeking an alternative to pocket wear will appreciate completing it with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montre-gousset-mirror-or\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eworked pocket watch chain\u003c\/a\u003e, which extends the elegance of the piece without betraying its spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA gift of character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sélénium suits the gentleman whom ordinary gifts no longer move. For a birthday, diploma ceremony, or retirement marking years of rigour and passion, it conveys what words struggle to articulate. It also appeals to the mechanical horology enthusiast who has not yet taken the leap into pocket watch ownership. Presented in its case, accompanied by a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/collier-montre-photo-bronze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebronze souvenir watch pendant\u003c\/a\u003e for a cohesive ensemble, it composes a rare gift—both personal and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nsm-ml\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/half-hunter-pocket-watches\"\u003eHalf Hunter Pocket Watch\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Other pieces worth a look: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lunar-pocket-watch\"\u003eLunar Pocket Watch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/engraved-pocket-watch-wedding-gift\"\u003eEngraved Pocket Watch Wedding Gift\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-engraved-pocket-watch\"\u003eHand Engraved Pocket Watch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Univers Gousset","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50908140273998,"sku":"28867020-a-bronze","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/8234\/7342\/files\/montre-steampunk-homme-lifestyle.webp?v=1779399313","url":"https:\/\/en.univers-gousset.com\/products\/bronze-skeleton-pocket-watch","provider":"Univers Gousset","version":"1.0","type":"link"}