Cazalea's Pocket Watch Collection Showcase

cazalea · 2017-11-18T17:27:42Z

Explore cazalea's pocket watch collection: Hamilton, Howard, Elgin, Omega, Universal Geneve, and rare Seikos. A visual guide for new and seasoned collectors.

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Cazalea presents a comprehensive showcase of his diverse pocket watch collection, spanning American, Swiss, and Japanese manufacturers. This post serves as an excellent resource for new collectors, offering a consistent visual presentation of various pocket watch styles and movements. It highlights the enduring appeal and mechanical artistry found in these historical timepieces.

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Nothing to rate with Michael H, but in keeping with the theme I'll put up the ones I have. Old Purists may have seen most of these before. But to have a quick, consistent presentation for new guys, here we go:

AMERICAN

Hamilton Railroad watch, white gold case

Hamilton Railway Special Stainless Case

Howard Art Deco watch - the first movement I ever dismantled, cleaned and services during my apprenticeship (No I didn't damage the dial; that's the effect of time)

An everyday Elgin watch

My grandfather's Hamilton pocket watch from the jewelers in Ottumwa Iowa.

SWISS

My Mother-In-Law's father's watch

Omega DeVille Ultra-Thin

Universal Geneve Ultra-Thin

SOME MOVEMENTS

SEIKOS

Now to the Seikos

Seiko miniature pocket watch modeled after an IWC Ingeniuer

Seiko with brushed stainless case

Same Seiko with gold plated case

Rare Seiko Automatic Pocket watch with original fob and leather strap

and transparent back

An assortment of the Seikos with a few extras shown which I don't have the "standard" photo for (yet)

Seiko mechanical movement

The miniature 24-jewel movement

Seiko Electronic Pocket watch

Seiko Electronic Movement

Finally, here's a picture of someone wearing my wife's Bulova Accutron and Seiko pendant watches... along with a bunch of other stuff

Cazalea

Key Points from the Discussion

The post served as a catalyst for other collectors to share their own pocket watch treasures, indicating a hidden community interest.
The existence of a high-beat pocket watch, particularly from Seiko, highlights the brand's extensive and varied movement production capabilities.
The discussion raises the idea of a modern Grand Seiko pocket watch, suggesting a potential future direction for the brand.
The Howard and Elgin pocket watches are particularly admired for their beautiful numerals, hands, and overall aesthetic.
The Seiko Railroad pocket watch and the American pieces in the collection are noted as particularly appealing.

The Discussion

Watchonthewrist

Nov 18, 2017

Great collection 👌🏻 love those Hamilton ones 👌🏻😘 the case engravings are very nice [nt]

KtWP

Nov 18, 2017

Gorgeous!

Love the Hamilton from Iowa.

KMII

Nov 18, 2017

That means I've got a Seiko you don't? :)

Great collection Cazalea! Really love the Seiko Railroad pocket watch and the American ones are really cool, too!

cazalea

Nov 19, 2017

Indeed, you do!

I never knew there was a high-beat pocket Watch. But really, when you think about it, Seiko has made at least one or two of any or every kind of watch movement. Cheers, Mike

KMII

Nov 19, 2017

You're very right!

Time for a modern GS pocket watch then?

cazalea

Nov 19, 2017

Franken-Spring Drive Pocket Watch?

We could make one ourselves ...