cazalea
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Wearing All My Watches Now; Part 10 of 10
Hi Guys,
After all this time I believe I have nailed down and worn all the watches in the house. And it appears I have slightly more than the 100 I predicted.
My wife started digging around and uncovered a few more that were waiting for repair, or waiting to be unveiled (to her) at an appropriate moment, oops!
NOTE: I have also had to go back and delete/substitute #12 watch which turned out NOT to be mine, but one that was brought for service and has
been unclaimed for weeks ... sorry about that. I replaced its photo with this Seiko Kinetic Titanium Auto Relay 100M.
Now let's get down to business. My mornings usually start with letting the cat out, then back in, then feeding him, checking his water, letting him out and in while making some tea and breakfast for myself and my wife. This watch photography has him very concerned that he might be losing favor... Don't worry Tiger, it's almost over.
#91 Citizen Eco-Drive Blue - this is an unexpected pleasure to wear and I like it a lot. Large, light, tough.
The unfortunate consequences of getting old in America - morning pills. I try to keep them to a minimum.
#92 Citizen Eco-Drive GMT - another beater watch but something every watch guy can appreciate and use when his prima donna watch is in for service
The next was a find in the basement watch repair pile. It needed a battery years ago and I never got around to it. This watch is all but unreadable for me now, with its hair-thin gold hands against the gold dial. But I'm happy to say it's been in my case for 15 years.
The next was a find in the basement watch repair pile. It needed a battery years ago and I never got around to it. This watch is all but unreadable for me now, with its hair-thin gold hands against the gold dial. But I'm happy to say it's been in my case for 15 years.
#93 Seiko Sports 100 Chronograph
Another oldie -- my first pictures of this are in 2011. I don't wear it much because it was poached by my wife when I put the white tropic strap on it.
Another oldie -- my first pictures of this are in 2011. I don't wear it much because it was poached by my wife when I put the white tropic strap on it.
#94 Seiko 200M Diver white dial gold trim
Pardon me while I change yet another battery. I think this is the 5th or 6th one that needed refueling.
#95 Seiko / Honda F1 100th/second chronograph. Notice the camera didn't stop the smallest second hand up there at 12.
Pardon me while I change yet another battery. I think this is the 5th or 6th one that needed refueling.
#95 Seiko / Honda F1 100th/second chronograph. Notice the camera didn't stop the smallest second hand up there at 12.
#96 Seiko Samurai titanium blue scuba diver
With the last tomato of the year
#97 Credor Node Spring Drive Moonphase
One I had listed on Collector's Market, and so put it back into its box just in case ...
#98 Grand Seiko High Beat GMT Kasuri edition SBGJ225G
#99 Seiko 5 white Arabic dial
and finally, drum roll please, the latest addition to the collection, Christmas 2018 find:
#100 Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual Aqua
Whew!
But that's not all of the collection ... my wife uncovered my Bulova Accutron hoard!
#101 Accutron Pendant
#102 Gold-tone Accutron on Spiedel Twist-O-Flex band
#103 Accutron Railroad Approved in SS on strap
#104 Accutron Spaceview in SS
#105 Accutron Railroad Approved in gold on Accutron bracelet
106 this very old Bulova, which still runs great
I'm afraid that's it for the Cazalea watch collection -- unless you want to count pocket watches, of which there are 16
Happy Holidays Everyone, and don't let your children grow up to be collectors!
Cazalea
PS - I believe the pretty blonde lady in the sleigh is Dr. Kol's wife, heading to their cabin in Lapland
You are in Part Ten, the final installment. Thanks for reading.
Wearing All My Watches Now; Part 10 of 10
Hi Guys, After all this time I believe I have nailed down and worn all the watches in the house. And it appears I have slightly more than the 100 I predicted. My wife started digging around and uncovered a few more that were waiting for repair, or waiting...
Thank you
Yes, that's what they all say as the walk around, open-mouthed, in my house
Two more days to go, if you have 20 more watches I'm not sure whether I'll be impressed or concerned!
The Kasuri and UN make a nice dial pairing.
Impressive, as everything you put your mind to, Mike!
Thanks for taking us on this journey and for demonstrating there’s quite a way to go for some of us - and that it’s possible while keeping the wife 😉
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THank you very much
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