What watch do you wear?

Shilz · 22 Feb 2021 at 13:38

mrk said:
15mm+ Yeah that's not slipping below a sleeve is it lol

Since photographing watches came up a few times here I have been playing around with easy watch photography anyone can try, all you need is a modern phone camera and the light from your computer monitor. No other light source needed.

@mrk I actually took a shot of my 62MAS this exact way but I had no idea it was a 'technique' so to speak I just wanted a nice shot of the lume, placed the watch down and took a pic. The light from the monitor really helps create a nice mood shot. Pic below is a nice example of how good the Lumibrite is on these Seikos. Thats just charge from normal indoor light sources and is legible a good 5hrs.

BananaDunka · 22 Feb 2021 at 15:41

Very nice indeed that is, Seiko's Lumibrite has always been impressive too.

I did have a play with video using the same concept too but trying to get those forward pans to zoom style shots by hand, it can be done quite well but at 60fps then slowed down in editing to give that silky smoothness you see on youtube on car reviews etc, but on current phone models 60fps means you are stuck with the main camera lens only so no macro. Maybe that's an adventure for the next phone upgrade lol.

Anyway here's what I managed...

Shilz · 22 Feb 2021 at 16:35

mrk said:
Very nice indeed that is, Seiko's Lumibrite has always been impressive too.

I did have a play with video using the same concept too but trying to get those forward pans to zoom style shots by hand, it can be done quite well but at 60fps then slowed down in editing to give that silky smoothness you see on youtube on car reviews etc, but on current phone models 60fps means you are stuck with the main camera lens only so no macro. Maybe that's an adventure for the next phone upgrade lol.

Anyway here's what I managed...

Thats really cool, love how that watch plays with the light.

BananaDunka · 22 Feb 2021 at 18:34

Cheers, magic how they got the way every surface plays with the light on all their watches it would seem!

Kei · 22 Feb 2021 at 20:10

My daily beater for the last 24 years. I've had this since the end of junior school. No other watches survived my childhood. This bears the scars of a hard life, yet it continues to work well. For those wondering, it has a 36mm case width and the dial is a puny 28mm, which suits my slim wrists perfectly.

RedMogg · 23 Feb 2021 at 14:13

Think I've posted in here before, but here's a few of my most cherished pieces:

Seiko Prospex SPB189J1 "Shogun" - 40th gift from my amazing Wife.
(Excuse the shocking photos - haven't had time to get my camera out :rolleyes:

)

(Not my photo, but shows the colour of the titanium nicely):

Tag Heuer Kirium - given to me by my parents on my 18th birthday - literally received it this morning from my brother, after he "revived" it (he's now the in-house watchmaker for his wife's family jewellers in Sunderland).
It's had a new movement, sapphire & seals, plus a polish/rebrush to remove some of the worst scratches and finally two links added to fit my "no longer skinny 18 year old" wrist:

Seiko 6309-7040 (the original "Turtle") - inherited from my late grandfather, who was a commercial diver in the late 60's, through to the early 80's. Completely original from 1978 (the rubber strap is in the box as it's pretty fragile now). He died in 1994, so it was a good few years before my wrist was big enough to wear it.
It's been my daily for the past 10 years, on a Bond NATO, up until I got the Shogun.

I have another few pieces I need to find time to photograph (worth far more), but none are as sentimental as these three.

Participant · 23 Feb 2021 at 15:51

mrk said:
Very nice indeed that is, Seiko's Lumibrite has always been impressive too.

I did have a play with video using the same concept too but trying to get those forward pans to zoom style shots by hand, it can be done quite well but at 60fps then slowed down in editing to give that silky smoothness you see on youtube on car reviews etc, but on current phone models 60fps means you are stuck with the main camera lens only so no macro. Maybe that's an adventure for the next phone upgrade lol.

Anyway here's what I managed...

Do you shave your arms??? :eek:

shaank · 23 Feb 2021 at 16:58

Noob attempts to replicate on keyboard shots..... @mrk 's tips will result in better shots shortly!

turbot1984 · 23 Feb 2021 at 17:18

Feast your eyes on this beauty! Might actually need to wear it as my Seamaster's battery has packed up

BananaDunka · 23 Feb 2021 at 19:22

Not a fan of your head have to say :eek:

Participant said:
Do you shave your arms???

Nope, there are some... some. All of my quality hair is on my head, my barber says it is the best hair he has seen and returns to the same length every 3 weeks and needs cutting again. I currently look like cousin it, had to tuck it out the way for the pics above.

shaank said:
Noob attempts to replicate on keyboard shots..... @mrk 's tips will result in better shots shortly!

Was about to say how did you get orange seconds hand on the BB then realised

Participant · 23 Feb 2021 at 19:43

mrk said:
Nope, there are some... some. All of my quality hair is on my head, my barber says it is the best hair he has seen and returns to the same length every 3 weeks and needs cutting again. I currently look like cousin it, had to tuck it out the way for the pics above.

Gief me some. Will swap for arm hair.

V_R · 23 Feb 2021 at 19:48

Tropic straps, vintage or modern style?

Looking at them on Watchgecko and I'm trying to decide which I like more.

BananaDunka · 23 Feb 2021 at 20:35

V_R said:
Tropic straps, vintage or modern style?

Looking at them on Watchgecko and I'm trying to decide which I like more.

Neither. from there. They are fine but they are not true tropic straps for a couple of reasons.

You want Joseph Bonnie or Wolbrooke tropic traps. Both straps are made by the same OEM it seems as they are identical everywhere except the buckle where Wolbrook use a modern style buckle and Joseph Bonnie use a better revised vintage one. These are softer and more pliable than any other tropic/rubber strap even when cold and only get more comfortable with body heat.

Wolbrook: https://wolbrook.com/collections/tropic-rubber-straps
Bonnie: https://www.josephbonnie.com/en/product/rubber-tropic-olive-drab/

The buckle on the Bonnie photos are still the old vintage style ones so looks like they have not yet updated the images with the revised one but here's what it looks like as I have both variants:

Participant said:
Gief me some. Will swap for arm hair.

I am not a shop.

Dominic-Toretto · 24 Feb 2021 at 00:17

I haven't worn any of my watches in a while. I do enjoy wearing my daydate 36 with a tracksuit though. Such a great combination.

kiteloopy · 24 Feb 2021 at 15:41

Squidward said:
I haven't worn any of my watches in a while. I do enjoy wearing my daydate 36 with a tracksuit though. Such a great combination.

Addidas poppers and a gold DD?

Dominic-Toretto · 24 Feb 2021 at 15:42

kiteloopy said:
Addidas poppers and a gold DD?

Something like that, don't forget the nike trainers.

randomshenans · 28 Feb 2021 at 13:35

70s vibes here with the Zenith auto. Why? It was on my desk after posting pics for sale on Chrono so thought it should get worn lol

naefeart · 28 Feb 2021 at 14:23

I’ve been looking into Zenith of late, can’t decide between the Chrono Sport and the ‘69 El Primero.

I very much like them both but can’t help thinking I will lose ££££s and should instead wait for my GMT2.

BananaDunka · 28 Feb 2021 at 14:47

That date windows...

Wizardskills · 2 Mar 2021 at 14:53

Talking of vintage Zenith, my latest purchase turned up today. A Zenith Surf ref 01-1431-380. A classic blue dial, integrated bracelet sports watch from the 70s.