Cazalea's Non-Round Watch Collection Showcase

cazalea · 2018-12-24T08:58:41Z

Cazalea showcases non-round watches from their collection, including Hysek, Vulcain Cricket, and JLC Reverso, in a unique 'wear them all' challenge.

Cazalea embarks on an ambitious project to wear every watch in their extensive collection over a short period, offering a unique perspective on watch ownership and appreciation. This installment, focusing on non-round cases, provides a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of shapes and designs within a single collector's trove. Readers will discover a range of timepieces, from dual-time Hyseks to a vintage Vulcain Cricket, each with its own story and character.

In order to be sure none of "my lovelies" are neglected this year, I am wearing them all between Dec 21-31. As half are now piled on my dresser, I can see the bottom of the pile in the watch cabinet, and it looks indeed like we might get to 100 before the year is out. (Even if I have to rush out and buy a couple ...)

This morning the theme is non-round cases (rectangular, square, etc) and I want to start with

#41 & 42 Hysek twin dual-time quartz watch(s) -- one of which annoyingly reminded me that its battery needed changing, so I did both:

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

With time 2 on GMT and time 1 on Pacific Standard Time

(yes I am counting this as two; two movements, two cases, two batteries, two crystals, one strap)

#43 Hysek watch powered by an ETA manual wind tiny woman's movement.

# 44 is my Vulcain Cricket alarm, virtually NOS on bracelet. It was NOS when I bought it in 2003 and I've rarely worn it.

Now comes a dilemma? Do you count this next one as one watch or two? One case, one movement, two dials, two times, two pushers, one strap.

#45 is the JLC Grande GMT one watch with two pictures, in a mirror for grins

It's time to stop for breakfast. Merry Christmas to all of you around the other side of the world where that day has arrived.

#46 A gold JLC Reverso is accompanying me to breakfast...

Stop by if you have a chance later for the rest of today's 10.

PS - I am finding this experience to be a lot of fun - almost like getting a bunch of new watches for free, or meeting old friends and renewing acquaintances.

#47 is a very old Geneve

#48 A Bulova hybrid Accu-Quartz gold(tone) #8 with broken date, sorry

#49 Gold cuff link Endura manual wind, and

#50 My other Universal Geneve.

An an ancient Swatch whose strap is long gone, but it still runs (for insurance as #50 if you didn’t agree with the Hysek Dualtime counting as 2)

Cazalea

PART ONE IS HERE

PART TWO IS HERE

PART THREE IS HERE

PART FOUR IS HERE

Merry Christmas!

Key Points from the Discussion

The concept of wearing every watch in a collection over a short period is inspiring for other collectors, prompting them to reconnect with watches they might not have seen in a long time.
Hysek's design influence extends beyond their own brand, notably with the Tag Heuer Kirium, a detail that often surprises collectors.
The post highlights the sheer variety and 'wild stuff' that can be found in a dedicated collector's watch drawer, emphasizing the personal journey of collecting.

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Jay (Eire)

Dec 24, 2018

I remember Hysek's Kirium for Tag Heuer was a watch that caught my eye very early on. Only laster did I find out it was Hysek designed, when I was looking up info on the Vacheron 222. You have some wild stuff in the watch drawer, 50 more to go!

Subexplorer

Dec 26, 2018

... as a matter of fact I think it is very fun and you inspire me to do something similar next year: to wear about ten watches a day during a period of time till wearing all in my collection! You inspire me to do that! There are many watches I don´t even see in a long time indeed. Thank you for sharing your experience!! All the best, Abel

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