Non traditional watch thread or show me something different.

[subtona]

Watches that have a Case OR Dial other than the traditional or conventional shape or layout.

Often finding something a bit different is a great way to add some diversity to a collection, once you start looking, it can open up a whole new direction for the collector.

Let’s see your watches that don’t look like the others.

Examples non traditional Dial and case...



FP Journe resonance pictured like ALS has many offerings with smaller main dials, also many exotic brands are using the dial as a landscape for creativity while giving the actual time display a small piece of dial real estate. This process has created a tremendous opportunity for the designer to capture the interests of the wearer.


As far as case design goes there are some that we accept as staples in alternative case design. The Cartier tank, the cushion case pictured here (Panerai and Cartier also have many offerings) , the JLC reverso to name a few. I have read that Cartier is the king of non traditional case shapes, the crash watch comes to mind.


Something I learned recently was
Cushion cases will be curved on 4 sides
Tonneau cases (French for barrel) will be curved on the sides but straight at the top and bottom.

[PJ S]

Urwerk
Azimuth
Bvlgari Octo
De Bethune
MB&F
Moritz Grossmann Atum Pure or Backpage
Moser Flying Hours, AP Starwheel, Arnold & Son Golden Wheel
Moser Concept and “Apple Watch”
Harry Winston Opus 12, 5, and 7, Z8, Histoire de Tourbillon, and more
Arnold & Son Time Pyramid, Nebula, Globetrotter, and DSTB
Corum Titanium Bridge
Angelus (current) U20 & U10
FPJ Vagabondage
Seiko Izul and Spacewalk
Pierre Kunz Insanity
Zenith Defy previous design (and some current, possibly)
Daniel Roth
Antoine Preziuso
Piaget Emperador (now discontinued)
Christophe Claret Dual Tow and Xtreme 1
Jorg Hysek
Nord Zeitmaschine
Pierre DeRoche Royal Retro
HYT
Ressence
Parmigiani Fleurier Ovale

Any Regulateur will be non traditional, and likewise Jumping Hours.

There is a plethora of which I’ve probably long since forgotten about or can’t recall even though I can see the dial in my mind’s eye!

[kunlun]

The Breguet tradition line or the oval shaped Reine de Naples (based off the first wristwatch ever, made by A.L. Breguet for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples). Breguet has a tonneau, curved case Heritage line as well.

[PJ S]

Girard-Perregaux Triple Bridges and Neo Bridge

[Theothergreg]

This is definitely a different, er, "lay" out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo0Q-VFxFAk

[Pongster]

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[DLRIDES]

I definitely have something different, quirky, vintage, and mechanically interesting to watch change hours !

Wittnauer Futurama 1000, circa 1972, double retrograde jump hour automatic.














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[subtona]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I definitely have something different, quirky, vintage, and mechanically interesting to watch change hours !

Wittnauer Futurama 1000, circa 1972, double retrograde jump hour automatic.














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Yes this is certainly qualified, interesting and a cool watch!

Where did you come across this? Original buyer or vintage purchase?

It would be a great design for a modern watch

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by subtona

Yes this is certainly qualified, interesting and a cool watch!

Where did you come across this? Original buyer or vintage purchase?

It would be a great design for a modern watch

I’ve always had an interest in vintage jump hour watches, but most are 33-34mm, too small for my size. I happened across a photo of a Futurama on Instagram, and started researching them. A YouTube video of both hands jumping and I was hooked. Kept searching vintage watch dealers on line, they are EXTREMELY hard to find, and ran across two at a vintage dealer in TX, Unwindintime.

It has an ETA 2784 high beat 28,800 movement,so service and parts are not issues. Modern wearable at 33mm x 48mm in size and quickset date.

Video:


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uI52BRZ0J2M

[subtona]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I’ve always had an interest in vintage jump hour watches, but most are 33-34mm, too small for my size. I happened across a photo of a Futurama on Instagram, and started researching them. A YouTube video of both hands jumping and I was hooked. Kept searching vintage watch dealers on line, they are EXTREMELY hard to find, and ran across two at a vintage dealer in TX, Unwindintime.

It has an ETA 2784 high beat 28,800 movement,so service and parts are not issues. Modern wearable at 33mm x 48mm in size and quickset date.

Video:


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uI52BRZ0J2M

That is amazing. Great video. Very cool watch and available serviceability makes it a keeper.

[Russell996]

Freak




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[Pongster]

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[scarlet knight]

Seiko Recraft. That 70s vibe.


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[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I definitely have something different, quirky, vintage, and mechanically interesting to watch change hours !

Wittnauer Futurama 1000, circa 1972, double retrograde jump hour automatic.

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This is great, really cool and different. What a great find.

And as you say, nice to find something like this in a more modern size.



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[Jay (Eire)]

Nice thread, always good to see different things.

Here’s another, almost mainstream at this point but I think it fits the ask.



And don’t forget that old Seiko had some funky cases back in the day. This is the turtle, but there was also the asymmetrical Captain Willard.




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[subtona]

great additions, so many unique and wonderful choices out there.

urwerk are very interesting, love their collaborations with Laurent Ferrier.

[MrWhy]

My Perrelet Turbine


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[subtona]

Tank

[ILuvSubs]

I think the Seiko Discus Burger qualifies. If anyone has any leads on one, please let me know. They're tough to track down.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-m...nd-mechanical/

[Andad]

I like the FPJ except for spoiling the symmetry with the PR.

Why put a PR on a watch you would have to wind up every day if not wearing?

[sambb]

look at the LANGE COPPER BLUE saxonia for a dress watch. What do you think?

[kunlun]

Tried at a recent GTG

[buddenfan]

Originally Posted by Pongster

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How do you like your SevenFriday?

[buddenfan]

Here you go

[sinkholeninja]

Recently acquired Ressence Type 8 🛸

[Ichiran]

Cartier Crash @Hodinkee

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Cartier Crash @Hodinkee

Appears perfectly round, once you’ve drank enough!