Seems that watch photos are now falling into a very certain style.
Background should now include:
- maps
- knifes
- camera gear
- compass
- logo/keys of a high end German sports car
- sunglasses (bonus point for RayBan aviators)
- Fountain pen
What have I missed???
A cuff needs to be partially covering the dial.
Coffee, notebook, swimming pool, beach.
My fairly basic watch photography efforts mostly fall into the map cliche, but the maps I use are personal to me, because they are a dust sheet made of cloth maps of the Sudan, maps which my grandfather effectively drew as one of the main surveyors that mapped the country.
One can also add cliche themes (water for a diver, space for a Speedie), and also well worn wabi items, whether they be boots, rucksack or travel case.
Great story, also a very nice Eterna.Originally Posted by sweets
My fairly basic watch photography efforts mostly fall into the map cliche, but the maps I use are personal to me, because they are a dust sheet made of cloth maps of the Sudan, maps which my grandfather effectively drew as one of the main surveyors that mapped the country.
I agree they are a bit of a cliché, but isn't that because they do look rather good? Some things just work well together in the frame.
On top of a fence post seems a popular option especially if you are selling the watch.
The toilet was popular for a while here as were a members wife’s boobs.
Both more entertaining than a steering wheel
Tits.
We should start a thread for "watch + random object" photos where all of those, as well as the other items mentioned in posts above, are banned. Might make for some more original images.
Last edited by Fullbreakfast; 3rd May 2024 at 12:27.
I remember a photo composition of a watch, leaf and a fox turd from some years back?
Last edited by mylofitz; 3rd May 2024 at 12:28.
Interior of flash car ?
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A Ferrari or a Porsche in view or a steering wheel is very ‘The Rolex Forum’, look at me I have the biggest Willy and the most money on the forum.
It's very much en vogue these days to have a background of some technical drawings or equations.
Nah, just amateurs them.
You need a desk.
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Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I do miss skyman
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Not so prevalent on TZ-UK. Probably because many of the Porsche owners manage to tell everyone they have a Porsche in threads, where there is no need to do so.
I am with you on the wine and watches. Helps to convey you are not a wage slave who has to work for a living. Nothing more boring than a wrist shot with a desk or keyboard.
A lack of Rolex outdoors pics indicates that the investors don’t like to wear one outside of the house.
Am I doing this right?
Am I doing this right?
Crikey!
Is this is what happens when you go to buy a watch in a darkened pub and accidentally have a second half pint?
Asking for a friend.
A bit of colour while dog walking.
Nahhhh, load of rubbish mate.
Hand holding top of fancy coffee with milk art or whatever it's called with watch on display.
Hand doing up fancy boots or sneakers with watch on display.
Tumbler of whiskey / Cigar
Watch on LV/Goyard wallet
That awful hackneyed hand partially in the pocket (selvedge of course!) flashing the watch is beyond the pale IMO.
Cheers,
Neil.
All over processed or colour saturated >>>>>>
Sorry I meant ??????
If you are on Twitter, search for @TheWatchWanker
There’s plenty of creativity there!
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Watch and a nice bottle of wine:
A dog is a popular option, especially with a ‘Will you stop pissing about with that watch and throw the bloody ball’ look on their little faces.
The only time my Eco-Drive runs slow is when Marleys wearing it :)
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Last edited by zelig; 3rd May 2024 at 20:45.
This can be the new theme. An upgrade from the nappy shot last week.
It always used to make me cringe when the watch was sat on something abrasive like a rock, or on the sand.
Likewise, any photo that includes feet or (even worse) toes. Yuck!
Not forgetting a wrist shot with a whole load of wrist bands and beads etc around the watch.
Very bohemian, in a cool dude sort of way. Might look good on a young hipster, but an aging balding fat bloke, less so.
ummmm
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What are these?? It looks like a pepper mill combined with the game where you put swords in a barrel, no idea
A leather wallet, coffee, maps…
To be fair, I do quite like an organised strap changing tool with some strap options laid out well
mechanical calculator! very expensive curta sale - curta-schweiz
Last edited by pacchi; 13th May 2024 at 14:01.
Those prices are definitely a tad ambitious, throwing in a replica box and booklet and some Curta merch doesn't double the value.
At the lower end of the spectrum, how about circular slide rules?
Or at the upper end, vacuum tube computers?
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Fat cigars that look like turds.
Dogs wearing watches:
Sadly both Barney and the BPFF are no longer with me.
I think I’ve nailed it just in time for the Friday thread.
Pizza oven + watch?
Well, it seems to me that w*****s who drive Porsches all seem to be determined to take photographs of their watches (on their wrists) directly in front of the brand logo that is mounted at the centre of the steering wheel.
What about the nice guys that drive Porsches and take photographs of their watches (on their wrists) directly in front of the brand logo that is mounted at the centre of the steering wheel? There must be some?
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
A few...
We don’t have the everyday carry pictures including fire arms in the UK.
Nothing says I am ready for the day like a picture of a Rolex Submariner a tactical pen carbon fibre money clip and a Glock 19
Last edited by Sinnlover; 4th May 2024 at 08:38.
I recall a period where a bottle of scotch whisky was often involved in the background.
Typically something highly peated.
Anyone mention watchmaking tools yet ?
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Yes, that’s it. Watchmaking tools.Anyone mention watchmaking tools yet ?
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In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
^ That's a full Wire-Brush-and-Dettol job if ever I saw one ^I think someone made a similar comment about skin diseases...
And as for this -
... cannot be left unremarked, BRAVO sir!Yes, that’s it. Watchmaking tools.
Luckily I'd just finished my tea...
Music and instruments
And there was a phase posting contents of pockets. This is a blast from the past - what old tech!
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