Let me re-introduce myself.

[saholz]

Welcome! ... and I remeber your first watch . Glad speedy could fix you up .

Being into photography, taking good pics of watches is a little tougher talent to acquire, isn't it??? I learned just enough about photography on a prety large scale to open up a website selling goods. Adjusting all the rules to photo watches was quite a challenge. I think you'll find several of your hobbies combined here .

I have lots of experience with macro work taking pictures of my coins, but those are flat surfaces and easier to deal with. Watches are tough! Depth of field and reflections off the crystals and polished surfaces have been a real challenge so far. I'll have to do some more experimenting but I'm sure I'll eventually figure it all out.

I also do a lot of underwater photography, which can be quite difficult. With that I have to deal with color absorption, lighting, movement, and composition. Even then, at 100' under the surface and shooting with external strobes and handling a huge waterproof housing, I have an easier time than shooting watches!