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It seems that I'm in a bit of a pickle and while this inquiry isn't Omega specific I hope some readers might be able to offer some advice.

I'm buying a watch for my boyfriend for Christmas and have subsequently have been spending the last couple of weeks trying to get something of a novice feel for men's watches. As my boyfriend is an engineer, I felt he would like a watch where he could view the movement, so after some work I settled on trying to locate a skeletonized watch within my price range of about 2k.

I've sort of unhappily come to the conclusion that most skeleton watches are out of my price range for this present, but I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on a brand or watch that I've skipped over in my raking through the internets.

It certainly doesn't have to be hand engraved, hand fired, etc. (although those watches are very lovely, and I -wish- I could get him one of those), simply a skeletonized face (either partial or full) from a reputable maker. I'm fine with new or gently used but I've yet to come across a used skeleton anywhere (I'm probably looking in the wrong place?) Any advice or recommendations for dealers or resellers is heartily welcome.

Thanks in advance for your help!