Fraser & Co. The Visionary — Automatic Skeleton Watch
The watch
The Fraser & Co. The Visionary is a skeleton watch, powered by an automatic movement. It brings 100m water resistance and a sapphire crystal. On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour X — Skeleton & Open-Heart, part of the Legacy season — and suits gifts, milestones and watch lovers who like to see the mechanism.
The Visionary is the first automatic in Fraser & Co.'s mechanical series, and it wears its engineering on its sleeve. An open, skeletonized dial reveals the movement turning beneath, framed by a lightweight titanium case that is stronger than steel yet far lighter. Sapphire crystal on both the front and the exhibition case back lets you watch the mechanics from every angle.
At its heart is a Miyota 8N24 automatic caliber, skeletonized to show its 21 jewels and beating balance. It runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour with a 42-hour power reserve and winds itself from the motion of your wrist — no battery required.
Titanium keeps the Visionary featherlight and hypoallergenic on the wrist, while dual sapphire crystals resist scratches. It is rated to 100m (10 ATM), easily handling rain, splashes and hand-washing.
For the mechanical enthusiast who wants a genuine automatic skeleton in premium materials at an accessible price. Professional in profile, fascinating in detail.
New, boxed and warrantied — free US shipping.
Good to know
A Miyota 8N24 automatic caliber with 21 jewels, running at 21,600 vibrations per hour with a 42-hour power reserve. It winds from the motion of your wrist.
Yes, rated to 100 meters (10 ATM), which covers rain, splashes and hand-washing. It is not intended for diving.
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour X — Skeleton & Open-Heart, part of the Legacy season, and suits gifts, milestones and anyone who likes to see the mechanism.
Yes. Every piece is brand new, boxed and fully authentic, with free US shipping and easy returns.
From the journal
Owners say
Checked the case tolerances and movement regulation on the Black/ Rose Gold Visionary over a week. The titanium case keeps weight down on my 7-inch wrist, the 100m seal is reassuring, and the rose gold hands provide good legibility over the skeletonized Miyota 8N24.
Lightweight titanium construction, 100m water resistance, and sapphire crystals front and back make the Gold/Black Visionary a practical daily skeleton. The Miyota 8N24 winds smoothly at the crown and the gold hands stand out clearly against the dark bridges on my wrist.
Bought the Black/Grey Visionary for my brother's 50th birthday in Provo. He is an engineer who loves seeing how mechanical things work, so the exposed Miyota automatic movement and titanium case were a hit. Shipping carrier delayed the box by two days, though the watch itself is great.
Happy 50th birthday to your brother, Clint! Apologies for the carrier delay, and we are thrilled he is enjoying the mechanical view on the Visionary.
I was initially skeptical about how legible an openworked dial would be at this price, but the finishing on the Black/ Rose Gold titanium case and sapphire crystal is very clean. Only minor gripe is the minute markings are a little small without my reading glasses.
Thank you for the review, Lance! We are glad the Black/Rose Gold titanium finishing and sapphire clarity won you over.
The Gold/Black skeleton dial catches the light in person way better than in photos. Wore it to work and out to dinner on Friday, and it feels super light on my wrist.
Was not sure what to expect ordering a skeleton watch online at 490 dollars, but the Black/Grey Visionary impressed me right out of the box. The titanium case is featherlight on my wrist, the top-grain leather is soft, and both sapphire crystals are crystal clear.
The rose gold bridges against the black frame on the Black/ Rose Gold Visionary remind me of vintage cockpit instruments. Very light titanium feel on my wrist and smooth winding on the Miyota automatic.
Picked up the Gold/Black Visionary to add an openworked piece to my mechanical watch box. Pairing a titanium case with the 21-jewel Miyota 8N24 skeleton movement, 100m water resistance, and front-and-back sapphire crystals makes this very wearable on my 6.75-inch wrist. It is running within +8 seconds a day. I fitted a butterfly deployant clasp to the leather strap, though without half-step adjustments the fit gets slightly snug in humid weather.
As an old car restorer, I love seeing exposed gears and springs at work. The Black/Grey Visionary displays the Miyota 8N24 automatic movement clearly through dual sapphire crystals, and the titanium case is super light.
Great Black/ Rose Gold skeleton. Buckle could use an extra micro-adjustment hole for hot afternoons.
Thanks for the feedback, John! Enjoy wearing your Black/Rose Gold Visionary.
