The invention relates to a watchcase comprising: (a) a lower case
characterized by a first annular recess for receiving an optically
transparent cylinder and a timepiece support for receiving a timepiece
mechanism; (b) an upper case characterized by (i) on the bottom surface
thereof, a second upper annular recess for receiving an optically
transparent cylinder; (ii) on the upper surface thereof, a track for
removably receiving and securing an ornamental top; (c) an optically
transparent cylinder placed in said first and second annular recesses and
between the lower and upper cases wherein the lower case, upper case and
optically transparent cylinder are fixedly connected. The invention also
relates to a watch that comprises the watchcase and a cylindrical
timepiece, with or without one or more ornamental tops and watch
bands.The invention also relates to an ornamental top adapted to be worn
on a watchcase wherein said ornamental top comprises (a) an upper surface
adorned with an ornament; (b) a flange on the bottom surface, extending
inwardly with respect to said watchcase from the upper surface of the
watchcase; and (c) at least one bayonette extending further outwardly
from said flange configured to removably engage in a track in said
watchcase. In a preferred embodiment, the top comprises a sculpture, such
as a jeweled sculpture of about one centimeter in height or more.