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12 Of The Most Spooktacular Watches For Halloween

UPDATED OCTOBER 16TH 2024

Halloween is a time for dressing up.

Whether scary costumes for kids or showboating muscles without shame for the adult men (we see you, Hulk impersonators!) As a global celebration, you can expect parties to be more thrilling than Michael Jackson’s notorious 1982 smash hit.

Now, even though you may have your spookiest face paint on, or wearing a rather bizarre devil costume, you don’t have to throw all caution to the horological wind when it comes to being fashionable. After all, opportunity may just come knocking on the door, even if you are dressed like Casper The Ghost.

But we are here to educate and inform you about the frighteningly, outstanding array of best Halloween watches to ensure your wrist is a spooktacular hit.

That being said, we don’t want you looking as white as a sheet, especially when you are looking to flex your desirable Daytona or your office bourne Rolex Datejust in a beautiful two tone material. Nor do we think you should subject your sporty Rolex Submariner to the evening antics of a Halloween party.

Chrono Hunter has taken some prerogative by ensuring you look top notch this Autumn on your way to that special occasion or party. Please may we introduce our list of the best watches for Halloween. Now, take your ginger, Chucky hairdo off and put away the chainsaw for a minute.

It’s time to stop carving that pumpkin and get reading!

Richard Mille RM 052 Skull Tourbillon

Where would be without a skull this Halloween?

Richard Mille doesn't tend to be a very sober brand when it comes to spooky, lucid creativity. Hence why they instantly jump to being our first pick for the best Halloween watches!

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Founded in 2001, the brand does have a solid track record of spooktacular watches such as the highly sought after Cyril Kongo RM 68-01 or the first ever slim tonneau shaped case in the form of the RM 67-01 Extra Flat.

Perfect for the avid wrist wearer. We recommend you read our article on the RM 66 Rock’ Roll for a watch that boasts a skeleton hand in the classic devil horn stance. It’s enough to make Herman Munster spin. Freaky for Halloween? Sure!

The RM 052 is a bit like Buzz Aldrin and goes one step further. While other top luxury watch brands feature the iconic emblem of the skull into the piece, Richard Mille has literally imbued it into the timepiece itself. Allow us a second to explain…

It is crafted into the base plate and the bridges of the grade 5 titanium shape A closer look reveals that the upper and lower jaws cement the ruby of the tourbillon cage, while the back actually forms the calibre centre bridge. This isn’t a quickly done design either timelords. Far from it.

This required rigorous testing to ensure the bridges and skull were completely secure. The calibre is linked in by the cleverly placed 4 bridges that imitate the iconic, spooky cranium and crossbones of a pirates flag.

The tripartite tonneau case shape is classic Richard Mille. Crafted out of titanium, it allows the watch to capably flow around the wrist and it’s all secured together by 20 titanium spline screws.

Offering 50 metres of water resistance through the two O-ring seals, the watch is powered by the RM 052 calibre. Completely visible due to the watch being skeletonised, it features an array of expert finishes, including micro-blasted milled sections and hand bevelled surfaces.

Offering a surprisingly low 21,600VpH and a 48 hour power reserve, the calibre’s accuracy and quality is ensured through a Nivarox balance spring and Kif Elastor KE shock protection. Placed upon a black rubber strap, we recommend you wear this with a James Bond tux for Halloween if you want to negate the spookiness, or a Count Dracula costume if you want to fit in with the satanic theme.

Capped at 15 pieces, you can no longer buy a Richard Mille RM 052 at retail as it’s been discontinued. You can buy it on the secondary market for around £1.5 million as of October 2024.

What We Like

Classic tonneau shaped case
Integrated skull feature
Highly durable and lightweight titanium material

What We Don’t Like

Not very water resistant
Very dark which isn’t good for the flamboyant wearer
Closely follows the RM 66 without too much deviation

Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 Kelly Slater

Surf up! Or, should we say spooks up!

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The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 Kelly Slater follows on from the electric Superocean Slow Motion that reaches as far back as the 1960s and 70s. The Slow Motion clearly followed the demands of the booming scuba community, priding itself on durability and legibility as main focal points.

The brilliance of the collection has been maintained. Circular casing? Check. Chunky hour markers? Certainly. All round machine? Absolutely! Coming in at 42mm of solid stainless steel, the timepiece is bolstered with a screw down caseback and similarly screwed down crown, ensuring the incredible 300 metre water resistance.

The sapphire crystal stretches over a bright, pumpkin style face. Highly legible, it offers a stark contrast to the bone white minute track that circles its periphery. Breitling loves nostalgia as much as any keen 1960s Psycho fan. As such, they have opted for a circular luminous dot on the second hand as a link to the dot which appeared on the face of the Slow Motion.

The minute hand includes a bulky square marker which links in with the chunky hour markers that are made up of squares and rectangles. Keeping with the classic diving heritage, Breitling opted for a black ceramic insert on the bi-directional rotating bezel.

The model was designed in collaboration with Kelly Slater, winner of the World Surf League champion a record breaking 11 times. His input came in the form of the rubber strap. Coloured British Racing Green strap is reminiscent of the colour schemes of the old school surfboards. Supported with a three fold clasp and a 15mm extension, you can easily wear a Micheal Myers outfit or a wetsuit.

The Breitling timepiece is powered by the Calibre 17. Offering a fantastic 38 hour power reserve and a 28,800 VpH, the model is also given 26 jewels, the self-winding mechanical movement is more than primed for the horror themed gentleman or more sporty wear with a simple black tee and blue wash jeans.

You can buy a Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 Kelly Slater at retail for £4,300 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Great water resistance
Powerful movement
Linked with legendary surfer Kelly Slater

What We Don’t Like

Poor power reserve
Basic steel material
Not much different from other Superocean models

Chopard L.U.C Skull One Vanitas

If you find your party has led you away from good Ol’ Blighty to the warm shores of Spain, it’s only right you get yourself a timepiece that fits the timekeeping bill.

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With bags of scare factor, to stir the faintest of horological hearts, we recommend The Chopard L.U.C Skull One Vanitas. The watch's inspiration is borne from a very special occasion in the Spanish Catholic calendar and Mexican culture, The Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead in English.

If you don’t know what this is, it essentially celebrates the meaning of existence and the importance of noting that death is a very real possibility. Celebrating the lives of those that have passed, the festival features gift giving and prayer. And what could be better (or scarier) than buying one of these spookiest watches this Halloween?

To the uninitiated, it may appear a little death-defying to say the least…but it's a fantastic celebration! They have decided to release a play on this great day, with the release of The Chopard L.U.C Skull One Vanitas.

The title “L.U.C” stems from the original manufacturing company in Sonviller, Switzerland and the initials of the founder, Louis-Ulysee. The collection debuted in 1997 and is primed for its technical and functional qualities.

Sinking their teeth into the fleshy neck of Haute Horologie, the case is crafted out of DLC coated stainless steel which is bead blasted, linking to its great, grained finish. At 40mm, it’s certainly not below average size, but it makes up for it by boasting the beautiful dial face.

The dial is lacquered with a calavera face, boasting a Mexican cranium and other emblems like the sun, flowers and a heart-shaped icon. How could we forget the moustache and toothless smile! Showing Arabic numerals with gilded hour markers, they present a strong contrast against the black aesthetic.

Powered by the ultra-thin L.U.C 96.53-L calibre, the mechanical calibre comes in at 3.3mm and is made with two barrels as per Chopad’s skillful Chopard Twin Technology. Revealing a weekend-proof 58 hour power reserve, the calibre features some tasty design features like a Côtes de Genève'' pattern which can be seen through the blackened exhibition caseback.

Fitted with a sumptuous, hand-stitched calfskin leather strap, elegance is abound. We reckon you’d look tip-top with this piece alongside a Maverick inspired brown leather jacket for Halloween.

Capped at 100 pieces, you can no longer buy a Chopard L.U.C Skull One Vanitas at retail as they’ve sold out. You can buy them on the secondary market for around £7,400 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Stunning dial design
A deep-lying connection to the Mexican cultural landscape
High powered movement

What We Don’t Like

Not very innovative material
Needs a tinge of colour
Mexican skull is a tad overused

Bell & Ross Cyber Skull Bronze

It’s enough to get Blackbeard all awash! The BR-01 collection was released in 2005, deviating away from traditional classic pilot watches and opting instead for stylish squared, cockpit instrument design.

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The Cyber Skull Bronze variation upgrades the collection to one of creative genius! The watches are built in a signature squared case with rounded edges, just like its predecessor. Coming in at 45mm, the Cyber Skull Bronze is crafted out of bronze which many connoisseurs love when looking to buy a watch.

Bronze is one of the only materials that has the natural capability to patina, allowing the alloy to give a beautiful evolution over time, changing from a gorgeous golden hue to a spooky nickel brass sheen, depending on if you wear it outdoors or keep it indoors for a rainy day.

But there’s nothing that’s going to rain on our horological parade. In essence, is bronze the key talking point of the timepiece? Not at all. Firstly, the case paves the way for the dial by featuring wonderfully bevelled corners and satin finishing to draw the eyes into the devious looking cranium centre stage! It’s enough to make any timekeeping fiend go giddy with delight.

Take a look at the beautiful dial face! Made up of sharp edges on the bones and given a similarly great bevelled finish to give a 3D textured effect, this timepiece is the ultimate watch for the danger man!

The skeletonised dial opts for rose gold plating on the brass cranium. Featuring gilt metal Super-Luminova filled hour and minute hands, there is a skeletonised balance located at 12 o’clock. Protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, it is instantly visible in all manner of conditions.

The Bell & Ross Cyber Skull Bronze is powered by the BR-CAL.210 calibre. As a mechanical movement, it powers the hours and minutes. Now, since this is a hand wound movement, you simply have to twist the crown to change the hours and minutes. As well as powering the movement, the crown moves the jaw of the skull in a mocking laugh as powered by an automaton component. How avant-garde!

Beating at 28,800VpH and offering a power reserve of 50 hours, the model is fitted on a black rubber strap. The combination of bronze and black means this piece is fit for a Squid Games guard outfit, or your trusty sports jacket when the Halloween party is at a timely end!

Capped at 500 pieces, you can buy a Bell & Ross Cyber Skull Bronze at retail for £10,300 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Limited edition
Impressive movement
Highly innovative dial design

What We Don’t Like

Oversized 45mm dial
Timekeeping may be hard to read
Rubber strap may be a turn off for some

Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire

Hublot always seems to create a Big Bang…even on Halloween. In every article we have featured Hublot, we have boasted their revolutionary, record-breaking tendencies. Need we mention the Hublot Nespresso that is made out of recycled ground coffee beans?

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Forget sexy SAXEM as seen in the Big Bang Tourbillon SAXEM Act II.

This is true pumpkin power at its finest. The Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire measures 45mm and is crafted out of a very unusual material…

The timepiece is crafted out of pumpkin orange sapphire. You heard that right. Hublot have maintained their classic “Art of Fusion” strapline by performing a world first of creating orange sapphire. Hublot has dabbled in sapphire before, but this orange, pumpkin colour is completely new. Utilising titanium and chromium with sapphire, the colour is extremely refreshing and more than relevant for Halloween.

The bezel and case is entirely transparent, allowing the iconic six H-shape titanium screws to characterise the Big Bang’s authentic design. The face is similarly translucent, allowing for maximum transparency and stunning design.

Don’t be feeling down if you think legibility is impossible. The hands and indices silvered and highly visible due to the healthy dose of orange, pumpkin luminescence. As you can expect, the front and back are protected by a sapphire crystal, fitted with anti-reflective treatment to boost visibility in searing sun or the ambient lighting of your local bar.

The HUB6035 automatic tourbillon movement is on full display for the world to see. They opt for a sandblasted platinum effect on the skeletonised movement. Made with three sapphire bridges, everything is featured to the nth degree, including the grey, 22 carat gold micro-rotor that boasts bevelling, sunray brushing and sublime sandblasting.

They have advanced the usage of tourbillons in watches, by deterring from the classic manual winding functionality behind tourbillons, they decided to allow theirs to be self-winding to ensure an exceptional power reserve of 72 hours.

Fitted with a transparent, pumpkin coloured orange rubber strap, the model is secured with a titanium clasp to allow you to be locked in at all times. The ideal accent of a Halloween pumpkin, this could even be pulled off for after work drinks or that office Christmas bash!

Capped at 50 pieces, you can no longer buy a Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire at retail as they have sold out. You can buy it on the secondary market for upwards of £52,400 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Striking Halloween tones ideal for any scary meetup
Innovative use of sapphire
Exceptional movement

What We Don’t Like

45mm will put slimmer wrist wearing enthusiasts off.
Rather expensive
Strap is very sporty so hard to use as an everyday piece.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Orange Spessartite "50th Anniversary"

Keeping with the pumpkin theme, why don’t we get you equipped with something so sparkly that even the evil spectre of Halloween can’t hide its grin!

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The Royal Oak collection was originally released in 1972 at Baselworld. Crafted out of steel and featuring an integrated bracelet, the timepiece was and is revolutionary, since becoming the flagship of the brand.

This pioneering luxury sports watch comes in at 41mm of pure white gold. While that already sounds as precious as Nautilus 5711 Tiffany dial, the best is yet to come! Audemars Piguet have decided to commit this classic Royal Oak shaping with its octagonal bezel and 8 visible screws to a healthy dose of pumpkin orange spessartite.

Orange spessartite is a type of rare gem stone and Audemars Piguet pulls no punches in releasing them in an explosion of colourful Halloween madness! The timepiece is made up of a whopping 861 baguette cut gemstones that completely cover the case and classic integrated bracelet.

Measuring just 11.6mm thick, it will give you the opportunity to spook out your wrist in style with no problems at all. The face is protected with a glare proof sapphire crystal and caseback, ensuring a fantastic, open design throughout.

The face similarly follows the sharp design codes of the case and bracelet. Made out of 18K white gold, it is coated entirely with pumpkin orange spessartite and complemented with prominent white gold Royal Oak hands with added luminescence.

Totalling 47.3 carats of gemstones, we think the real jewel is the high powered Calibre 4309. Powering the hours, minutes and centre seconds, the self winding calibre offers an impressive 70 hour power reserve and a fantastic 28,800 VpH. At an extraordinary 4.9mm thickness, this model boasts a “50-years” oscillating weight as per the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the legendary Royal Oak.

We think this timepiece works fabulously with the more flamboyant outfits. We’re talking sparklers and fire, Timelords! Capped at only 10 pieces produced, you can buy an Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Orange Spessartite at retail when you request a price as of October 2024.

What We Like

Fantastic array of precious gemstones - orange spessartite
Excellent movement boasting a great 70 hour power reserve
Follows on from the classic Gerald Genta inspired Royal Oak design

What We Don’t Like

Quite garish in comparison with other models
Dial is very hard to read
Difficulty in wearing this as an everyday watch.

Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph All Black Shepard Fairey

Hublot holds all the cards when it comes to brilliant design. This also includes the most spooktacular watches for Halloween!

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The model comes in at a very bulky Panerai size of 45mm. Yowza, best adorn your Hulk ensemble for this number! However, they compensate for the big sizing by utilising a titanium material due to its inherent lightness and durability.

Blackened completely, the timepiece is designed with artist legend, Shepard Fairey. He is the guy that is behind the now global “OBEY'' clothing brand which came from skateboarding roots. As an out and out artistic activist, his work has inspired and influenced many globally.

It only makes sense that he would join with this Swiss outfit! Previously linking up in 2018 for the Big Bang Meca-10 Shepard Fairey, the two titans have joined forces again to make horological history.

The case and the bezel are therefore entirely blackened, linking to Hublot’s design signature while incorporating Shepard Fairey’s works in his star mandala in the centre engraving and flowing, lined pattern as engraved throughout the case and bezel.

The model is fitted with a sapphire crystal that features anti-reflective treatment on both sides. Interestingly, the face is similarly crafted out of sapphire with the printed decor as provided by Shepard Fairey.

Boasting applied hour markers and hands, they are also blacked out. While this may not be a prime piece for visibility, you are buying this piece for the gorgeous one off design. Providing 50 metres of water resistance, we reckon you should keep this out of the sea! Be warned deep-sea dive enthusiasts

The model is powered by the HUB1155 calibre. Self Winding and skeletonised, the timepiece offers a modest power reserve of 42 hours. Due to the face being crystal, you can see any of the 60 purple jewels within the movement through the face like the spookiest, otherworldly eyes. How cool!

Fitted with a rubber strap that's become a staple of their design, the watches would look best when worn on a blacked out Darth Vadar outfit. However, we would understand if you saved Hublot for the boardroom with a sleek, black suit.

Capped at 50 pieces, you can no longer buy a Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph at retail due to it being discontinued. You can buy it on the secondary market for around £19,800 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Exceptionally minimalist design
Great collaboration between Hublot and Shepard Fairey
Stunning, floral dial design

What We Don’t Like

Dial may be hard to read after a quick glance
Low power reserve means you cannot take this away with you over the weekend
All black ensemble including the strap

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Ceramic

Spooky skeletons come out to play…it’s time to don your Halloween costume today! Well, it’s a fine job Girard-Perregaux has got us covered with this hair-raising number!

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The Laureato was the brand's first luxury sports timepiece when released in 1975. Taking its name from the film “Il Laureato '' dating back to the 70s, the collection was one of the first sports luxury watches in the timekeeping world.

Now, this timepiece represents the first time that the brand has released a piece that's made entirely out of the spookiest material, black ceramic. The piece is crafted out of black ceramic, a material that is extremely scratch resistant and provides an excellent matte finish. Great to pair with those skeleton ensembles.

Measuring 42mm, this black cloaked devil is suited and booted with a respectable 11.43 thickness and a very strong sapphire crystal caseback. Offering 100 metres of water resistance, you can certainly wear this mean and moody piece while trick or treating. Just don’t say “Candyman” three times.

The dial is entirely skeletonized, showcasing the beautiful dial face. This time, Girard-Perregaux decided to do away with highly prominent hour markers, choosing to keep the high contrast silvered hour and minute hands. Instead, take a look at the flange for a minute track that shows thicker lines, relating to the hour markers.

The funky stuff comes in the form of the fancy calibre. The GP01800-0006 calibre is self-winding mechanical which can be powered with a few swift clockwise turns of the crown on the right hand side.

Do you think King Charles III would turn that fast if we did that to his bejewelled objet d’art? Running at 28,800VpH and offering a solid power reserve of 54 hours, there are a few jolts of colour as noted by the pink gold oscillating weight.

Fitted with an integrated ceramic strap, the timepiece is locked in with a ceramic triple folding clasp. Completely blacked out, we think you’d look sharp if you wore this with a venom inspired Spider-Man ensemble, or took it out of Halloween all together and wore it with a navy suit.

You can buy a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton at retail for £42,400 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Plays on great Laureato heritage
Beautiful skeletonised dial aesthetic
A great first release with black ceramic material

What We Don’t Like

Movement could offer a stronger power reserve
Small hour markers may make legibility rather more difficult
Sporty design which limits the watch's wearability to specific circumstances

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Calibre 11 CAW218E.FC6565

Our next best Halloween watch contender will make the silicon hairsprings on your neck stand up. Look, we know whatever you get up to, you will want to get out the big guns like Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In this way, it’s critical that every aspect of your outfit is looking sharper than LeBron James’ three pointers.

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If you find yourself wearing a Green Goblin ensemble from Spider-Man, a Frankenstein outfit complemented with a screw in the neck, or a humorous Wicked Witch of the West outfit from The Wizard of Oz, ensure you are kitted out with a green watch to compliment it. Make sure you don’t look like James Bond after a bad case of food poisoning, and more like a Golden Globes stunner!

Released in September 2024, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Calibre 11 is a brand spanking new edition to flex at your Halloween parties. Following on from the Monaco heritage that goes way back to 1969, this was the same line that Steve McQueen flexed in the phenomenal racing movie, Le Mans in 1971.

Totalling 39mm x 14.35mm, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green is crafted out of grade 2 titanium and given a stunning sandblasted finish across the entirety of the square case. Interestingly, the crown is on the left hand side, while the pushers sit at 2 and 4 o’clock.

This relates to the original emblematic Calibre 11 movement from 1969, and Jack Heuer’s influence. He decided to have the crown at 9 o’clock for all models with the Calibre 11, as it reminds the user that the watches didn’t need to be wound as it’s automatic. Remember, this was one of the very first automatic chronograph movements made!

Beneath the sapphire crystal is the silver sunray-brushed face. Fitted with a large yellow hour marker at 12 o’clock to keep in tandem with the yellow seconds hand, these contrast well with the rich green dual sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock. They are based at 3 and 9 o’clock and look like a pair of very evil eyes… A witches cat, anyone?

Time is seamlessly read via the silver applied hour markers and central hands, while we are treated to a functional date aperture at 6 o’clock. Just in case those parties run on into the night.

Inside beats the heart of a lion…namely the iconic TAG Heuer Calibre 11 automatic movement. Powering the small seconds and 30-minute subdials, this movement offers a 28,800VpH and 40 hour power reserve.

Affixed onto a moody, green leather strap, this is a perfect accompaniment for the gent interested in wearing a Shrek inspired outfit, and can carry on out of the event into a boardroom with a sharp three piece suit.

You can buy a TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Calibre 11 at retail for £8,150 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Lightweight and durable titanium case
Exciting green take on the collection
Throwback to the classic Calibre 11 movement

What We Don’t Like

Not a great power reserve
Could have kept skeletonised run going alongside previous Monaco releases

Grand Seiko SBGW321 - Nishikigoi

If you find yourself celebrating Halloween in Europe and need to get a piece that matches your blood curdling Dracula outfit, or that Devil persona with a pronged spear, a sinful red watch might just be the trick.

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The Grand Seiko SBGW321 is produced solely for those living in Europe, and teamed up with the Grand Seiko Elegance Chisen Teien SBGY040. However, for this Halloween watches article, we are far more interested in the blood red (or Christmas red if you’re feeling festive) reference SBGW321.

With a slender case diameter of 36.5mm and an 11.6mm thickness, there is stainless steel abound and expertly finished with a complimenting polished and brushed finish. Fitted with a screw down caseback alongside a box shaped crystal, there is 100 metres of water resistance, pertaining to the strength and durability of the pieces.

Onto the dials and these take inspiration from the brilliant Nishikigoi Japanese Koi that swim so effortlessly through Japanese gardens. What is it with this brand and being closer to nature?! As a part of the emblematic Chisen Teien (Japanese Pond Garden) aesthetic, the sharp, red shade is heavily influenced by the equally red Koi fish. But don’t be swamped for a minute.

Given a spiral finish that starts in the middle and widens as they reach the periphery, these pieces allow the applied silver baton hour markers to clearly stand out, alongside the tapered, silver hands. Finalised with a golden Grand Seiko logo and second hand, the watches will no doubt scare up a crowd as they are definite eye catchers!

Home to the in-house 9S64, the movements offer a rapid 28,800VpH alongside a strong 72 hour power reserve. The +5/-3 seconds per day accuracy is reliable and ensures top notch quality and accuracy.

Affixed onto a black alligator leather strap, this in our humble view would be the perfect addition to that evil Freddie Kruger outfit, Count Dracula attire. One of our best Halloween watches for the big night, you will look frighteningly good with this on your wrist.

Capped at 300 pieces, you can buy a Grand Seiko SBGW321 at retail for £5,290 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Beautiful spiral dial finish
Strong power reserve and frequency
Ode to Japanese heritage

What We Don’t Like

No emblematic Zaratsu polishing
Isolated to Europe only
Very sporty design which may be limiting in terms of wearability

Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Series 310.32.40.50.06.001

If you want mean and moody, may we present our next chilling offering.

There’s nothing spookier than being suspended alone in space. Need we remind you of classic Halloween films like Alien (1979), Event Horizon (1997) and Life (2017)? So, what should you wear when in a total state of unadulterated suspense?

Enter the Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Series 310.32.40.50.06.001!

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Known as FOIS Omega have taken a trip down memory lane with no deviations and launched their latest “First Omega In Space” collection.

Celebrating the fantastic Speedmaster CK 2998 that became the inaugural Omega worn in space back on October 3rd, 1962, this was the very same watch worn by astronaut Walter Schirra during the Sigma 7 mission of the Mercury programme.

While the “First Omega In Space” was already released at Baselworld 2012 by the brand under the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Mercury-Alpha 8 Mission, this line has been discontinued for around 3 years. Don’t you think it’s high-time for a resurgence from one of the top luxury Swiss watch brands?

Coming in at 39.7mm x 13.4mm, the steel pieces are exceptionally tidy and feature a symmetrical design with vintage vibes aplenty, including gently curved, polished lugs and dual pusher and crown design on the right.

Across the top, there is a very neat black bezel ring. Coming in black aluminium, this is a throwback to the original material used on the CK 2998, as opposed to the ceramic alternative commonly used in the modern era. Note the tachymetric scale with the emblematic dot over 90, first spotted on Speedmaster models from the 50s and 60s.

As the King (No, not that one we mean Elvis) once proclaimed, this has got us “All Shook Up”

For the dial, this grey-blue shade is reminiscent of the same dial colouring of the CK 2998. This shade is produced via CVD coating in order to accurately replicate the shade from the ‘60s. For timekeeping, users simply need to refer to the classic “Alpha” hands that are filled with vintage lume, alongside the baton indexes.

Fitted with triple sub-dials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, these are recessed and boast a 30-minute, 12 hour with small seconds display at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. For the dial, there is a vintage Omega logo below 12 o’clock and on the crown.

Unfortunately, we cannot see the exceptional Master Chronometer certified Calibre 3861 due to the solid caseback. However, this enjoys a Seahorse medallion alongside engravings like “The First Omega In Space” and “October 3, 1962”. Meanwhile, the Calibre 3861 is manual winding and offers a weekend-proof 50 hour power reserve alongside a 3Hz frequency. Ideal for those long lasting Halloween parties.

Connected onto a black leather strap, this is a perfect addition to your gothic outfit or slightly cheeky Men In Black throws if you simply have to wear a suit. Either way, this is a top choice of timepiece for every discerning gentleman. For us, this would make a worthy addition to our 15 Must-Have Mens Watches Under £10000 To Make A Wrist-Worthy Impression…

You can buy an Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Series at retail for £7,100 as of October 2024.

What We Like

Brimming with heritage
Retains classic Omega logo and signature features
Master Chronometer certification

What We Don’t Like

Could of modernised this with new material (or tantalum)
No application of the “First Omega In Space” references on dial
Might have used ceramic bezel, but we appreciate aluminium is the original material

IWC Ceralume Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Concept Watch

This IWC timepiece is perhaps by far the spookiest Halloween watch on the whole list. However, there is a stipulation… You must only awake in the dead of night, Mwah ha ha!

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Now Día de Muertos may take place annually on November 1st and 2nd but this is enough to give you the heebie jeebies…in a good way.

Spotted in May 2024 on the wrist of none other than the gent tied with Michael Schumacher for the most F1 Drivers Championships (seven, in total), Lewis Hamilton, this novelty was technically not released yet, with more suspense and mystery than an episode of Columbo.

So why was this so wrist worthy? Lewis Hamilton flexed the IWC Ceralume Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Concept Watch during the F1’s Monaco Grand Prix weekend. While Mr Hamilton was not in a Michael Myers outfit or dressed like someone out of the Addams Family, he did look spooktacular in his blacked out Mercedes shirt.

But, what makes it so delightfully terrifying and gives us goosebumps? Let’s find out what the guys in IWC’s engineering division, XPL, have been up to!

Coming in at 41mm of white ceramic, there’s something a little extra special about their usual horological broth. Spinning around in their witches cauldron, IWC have created something called Ceralume. This is made by mixing ceramic powder alongside Super-Luminova, producing a fully luminescent case, from the lugs, bezel and case sides.

Unbelievably, IWC have even replicated this on the white rubber strap, meaning, and we can’t emphasise this enough, the entire watch is luminescent. This luminous material will continue to produce a bluish glow, as long as the luminous material is under light for a good period of time. It’s estimated that the glow could feasibly last for more than 24 hours!

Similar to the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lume, the dial equally boasts a fabulous blue glow. This is done via the dials' brass base being sprayed with Super-Luminova, with Arabic hour markers, triple subdials at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock, and IWC logo printed onto the dial.

Then, the hands are added in the centre, on the subdials and date functions are inserted at 3 o’clock. Patent pending, this Ceralume material is a gamechanger in the world of ceramic and luminescence. While not mentioned, we can assume that within the watches is an automatic chronograph movement, powering the chronograph functions and general timekeeping.

This luminescent timepiece is without question the most otherworldly and, by default, extraterrestrial model on this Halloween watch list. This would look astonishing alongside your favourite Predator costume, or that rather bizarre Alf costume you still have in the back of your wardrobe from those 1980s children’s parties.

You need to wait a while before you can buy an IWC Ceralume Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Concept Watch. There’s none currently circulating on the marketplace…Spooky!

What We Like

Completely revolutionary use of ceramic
Luminescence throughout, not isolated to just one feature
Retain’s Pilot collection essence with subdials and dial structure

What We Don’t Like

Could of made reference to the innovative lume theme on the dial/caseback
Can become almost too bright to quickly read time
Not suitable as an understated timepiece to use for a more formal setting.

Conclusion

Timelords, the witching hour is almost upon us! We have explored the top watches for Halloween in all their darkness and spooky fear.

We simply must stop clicking on our keyboards before Freddy Kruger comes through the floor and snatches us! All of these luxury watches boast qualities that relate to the spookiest, Halloween period. If you are up to your neck in tricks and want a few treats to add to your new or burgeoning collection, we recommend:

This list boasts luxury watches that have taken influence from death like the L.U.C Skull One Vanitas, or following the spookiest blacked out colour schemes like the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton.

Now, you’ve got your outfits, you know where the party is being held. Are you prepared for trick or treating? Want to gore out in the best possible wrist worthy attire?

More importantly, have you sourced the best site to buy one of the spookiest Halloween watches you can get your hands on? May we invite you into our own tempting, horological lair? Chrono Hunter promises this isn’t like Hansel and Gretel!

In fact, you will be more like a timekeeping kid in a candy shop when we tempt you with our spooktacular offers, devilishly delightful deals, best possible prices, quick turnaround and peerless service. Trust us, when we say this. it’ll give you the most pleasurable blood-curdling shrieks imaginable!

It’s time to enter the dark side and open that creaking door…

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