Do not buy any of the brands mentioned in the first post. Nothing against the brands themselves. I just would not trust their quality in a skelton/automatic. Personally paranoid. MAYBE an INVICTA (but i am not an invicta fan).
You dont need to spend 350 for a skeleton. they either tend to be under 150 for cheapies. or about 400-600 for a good brand one.
I WOULD REC ORIENT! (wait for the 50% coupons they FREQUENTLY put out for first tiem buyers}
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/urban-c-44_47.html
Bulova and Kenneth cole also make decent watches... and sell skeletons/openhearts
Also, Michael Kors makes a GREAT Quality watch, im sure they have skellies.
A reliable "Swatch" brand can be had for under 150.00
Also, look for skeletons with Unitas ETA 6497 movement.
Finally, i say just buy one of these.... looks cool as fuck (Panerai homage)
CHEAP AS FUCK
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/mickmo92/P1080613.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/mickmo92/P1080607.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/mickmo92/P1080597.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/mickmo92/P1080193.jpg
CLiffs notes:
1. Bulova
2. Orient (50% off)
3. Michael Kors
4. Kenneth Cole