freddy333 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 I had the camera out, so I thought I would do an update of my old Hanging Daytonas, which has appeared in a number of gen sites' fav pic listings L-to-R - 6239 Daytona (Unsigned), 116509 Daytona, 6239 Daytona (Newman), 7016/1 Tudor Sub, 6536/1 Sub, 1665 Sea-Dweller (Double-Red), 1601 Datejust (Mystery), 5514 Sub (Comex), 6239 gold Daytona (Newman), 6542 GMT-Master (Albino), 6202 Turn-O-Graph Deluxe (precursor of the Sub) 1
Cats Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 :wub: Great collection Freddy Carpe Diem Cats
danielv2000 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 Stunning. I envy you for those Daytonas.
JoeyB Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 Very beautiful. That "mystery" DateJust is the Sammy Davis Jr. one, and has stuck in my mind since seeing it. So I'm building one as we speak. I have the onyx day-Date, but that DateJust is so nice. I thank GOD that my old eyes can't read Daytonas any longer. Saves me all that money. So, how much for me to fly you to Chicago, round trip, meals, hotel, to take pics of my stuff?
freddy333 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks, All. JoeyB - Why not just send all the good stuff to me & I will send you back a really nice pic.
JoeyB Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 I would expect an answer such as that from Nanuq. You been hanging around with him too long! Everyone does such great work here, and can take pics to show and inspire us all. It's really great.
freddy333 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 In my opinion, virtually anyone can take great (watch) pics. There are 3 simple keys - read your camera's manual (pay particular attention to the macro section, which is key to getting details of watches), learn how to position the subject to reduce glare on crystals & practice, practice, practice. The vast majority of my pics were taken, handheld, with a 10+ year-old point & shoot (in manual or AV mode) My editing is generally limited to cropping/scaling the pic to a reasonable size & minor sharpening to bring out details. Remember, too, that for every brilliant pic you see, the photographer probably had to take dozens to get that 1 good shot. Beyond that, a little creativity helps to produce compelling compositions.
vlydog Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 Few better in the creativity department! Jolly good You 're going need a longer bar soon
redwatch Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 Stunning as always Freddy! But.... I have to ask: what happened to the Phase I Black Dialed 6542?
freddy333 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 You 're going need a longer bar soon I already need a longer bar (see below). I have to ask: what happened to the Phase I Black Dialed 6542? I could not fit any more in the pic.
vlydog Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 Hey freddy do have a link to your COMEX build?
freddy333 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 do have a link to your COMEX build? I think a couple of the original threads from 2007 got lost during 1 of the forum upgrades, but try this & this.
woof* Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 That's an awesome shot ! Thanks for the tips! I've been practicing when I have time
genoint Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 One of the first watches i saw when joining the forum was that albino GMT Master and to this day its still my fave rolex. I love that thing.
krpster Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 genoint - This 1s for you What a great piece! Not that the others aren't nice too
hiker01 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 genoint - This 1s for you MWAHHHH! One of my favorite in your collection!
vlydog Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 I think a couple of the original threads from 2007 got lost during 1 of the forum upgrades, but try this & this. Thank you!
Ephry73 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 The Patina on that GMT is just dead on. E
danielv2000 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 Another fan of that GMT. What are the specs? Thanks
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