cazalea concludes his extensive 'Wearing All My Watches Now' series, reflecting on the journey of rediscovering and documenting over 100 timepieces in his collection. This final installment offers a personal and candid look into the joys and challenges of maintaining a large watch collection. It's a relatable narrative for any collector, highlighting the emotional connection to each watch and the dedication required for such a comprehensive endeavor.
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.
#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.
#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.
#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
PART NINE IS HERE
You are in Part Ten, the final installment. Thanks for reading.
