Quick summary
- BA111OD has introduced the Chapter 7 Skeleton, a more exposed take on its integrated-bracelet sports watch.
- The watch uses a skeleton-style display with visible bridges, balance architecture and an open mainspring barrel at 6 o’clock.
- It’s priced at £1,055 excluding taxes and joins the collection as a non-limited model.
BA111OD’s latest Chapter 7 takes the brand’s steel sports-watch platform and gives it a more mechanical face, pairing an open dial construction with an anthracite PVD finish.
The result is still recognisably a Chapter 7, thanks to the faceted bezel, integrated bracelet and crown at 4 o’clock, but the visual mood is much less restrained than the standard model.
A darker, more mechanical Chapter 7
The Chapter 7 Skeleton keeps the collection’s 40mm stainless steel case and leans into a sports-chic profile with an integrated bracelet.
Here, the case and bracelet are coated in anthracite grey PVD, which gives the watch a more industrial character than the plain steel versions.
The key change is the dial side, where BA111OD has removed much of the visual mass and opened the view onto the calibre beneath.
There are points near 12 o’clock and around the balance where the eye can look through the construction, while the barrel at 6 o’clock exposes the mainspring as it tightens during winding.
The Soprod P024 stays underneath
Rather than using an entirely different engine, BA111OD has worked around the Soprod P024 automatic movement already associated with the Chapter 7 family.
It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 38-hour power reserve, with central hours, minutes and seconds.
One notable distinction is that this skeleton execution isn’t listed with chronometer certification, unlike the standard Chapter 7.
For many buyers, the appeal here will be less about certification paperwork and more about seeing the mechanics do their work from the dial side.
Integrated bracelet details
The bracelet follows the case in anthracite PVD and includes tool-free micro-adjustment, a useful detail on a watch intended for daily wear.
Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, which gives the Chapter 7 Skeleton the practical baseline expected from a modern integrated sports watch.
The 4 o’clock crown also helps keep the case profile visually compact, while giving the watch a slightly off-centre personality that suits the exposed design.
BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton specifications
| Model | BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton |
|---|---|
| Case | 40mm stainless steel with anthracite PVD coating |
| Dial | Skeleton-style open dial |
| Water resistance | 100 metres, 10 bar |
| Movement | Soprod calibre P024 automatic |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph, 4 Hz |
| Power reserve | 38 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds |
| Bracelet | Anthracite PVD stainless steel bracelet with tool-free micro-adjustment |
| Price | £1,055 excluding taxes |
| Production | Non-limited edition |
Who the Chapter 7 Skeleton is for
The Chapter 7 Skeleton is aimed at buyers who like the integrated-bracelet format but want something more visually technical than a conventional closed dial.
It’s also a good fit for collectors who enjoy accessible independent brands and aren’t looking for the usual minimalist sports-watch formula.
At £1,055 excluding taxes, it sits above the standard bracelet model, but the darker case finish and exposed movement architecture make it feel like a meaningfully different watch rather than a simple dial swap.
FAQ
Is the BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton a limited edition?
No, the Chapter 7 Skeleton is not listed as a limited edition.
What movement is inside the BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton?
It uses the Soprod P024 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a 4 Hz operating frequency.
How large is the BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton?
The watch has a 40mm stainless steel case with an anthracite PVD coating.
Is the Chapter 7 Skeleton water resistant?
Yes, it has a 100-metre water resistance rating, equivalent to 10 bar.
