I want another skeleton watch but can't justify buying one

I hit that wall with dive watches. What helped was setting a rule: if I can't name a specific occasion or outfit where the new one would be my first choice, I don't buy it. Sounds harsh but it's saved me a lot of money.

You already have two skeletons. What woud a third give you that the other two don't? If the answer is just 'it looks cool,' that's fine, but be honest that it's an emotional purchase, not a practical one.

Sell one of the two you have and buy the new one. That's how I keep my collection from growing without reason. You get the excitement of a new piece without adding to the total count.

Honestly, if you have the disposable income and it brings you joy, that's justification enough. Not everything needs to be optimized. I've never regretted buying a watch I loved, only the ones I bought to fill a 'gap' I invented.

I'm in a similar spot. I have three skeleton watches and the third one barely gets worn because the novelty wore off fast. The first two still feel special. So maybe rotate what you have and see if the itch fades.

Give it a month. Put the money aside, bookmark the listing, and see if you still want it after 30 days. Most of my impulse watch urges die within two weeks.

The Frederique Constant and Oris are different enough from your current two that I don't think it's redundant. But that's me enabling you. What's your actual budget ceiling? That usually settles it for me.

That 30-day rule is solid. I'd Add: don't browse while you're bored. Most of my bad purchases started as idle scrolling.

You said yourself you don't need it. That's your answer. Wanting is not the same as needing, and that's okay, but don't dress it up as a collection strategy.

The sentimental angle is real though. I'd keep the Seiko and moev the Hamilton if you're genuinely not wearing it. Then the new piece has a clear place.

Curious what draws you to skeleton watches specifically. For me it's the mechanical visibility, not the brand. If taht's the same for you, maybe a microbrand or independent would scratch the itch for less money.

I'll push back on the guilt framing. You don't owe anyone a justification. If you can afford it without stress, buy it. The 'collection logic' stuff is mostly noise people invent after the fact.

Fair, but the OP specifically said they can't justify it to themselves. That's different from worrying about what others think.