Tips for taking watches?

[Mr.Incognito]

Hi guys, I normally shoot rings and other jewellery but recently have been asked to shoot some watches, eliminating reflections on the watch strap itself is not a major problem but I have yet not figured out how to remove reflections on the crystal face. I would really really appreciate any other extra tips and pointers from you watch pros. I already noted down that hands should be at 10 and 2.

Thank you so much.

[EOSAddict]

There were some nice watch shots posted fairly recently in the Macro forum.. worth a look.

[MaxxuM]

Light Science & Magic (http://www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Introduction-Photographic-Lighting/dp/0240808193/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-6599448-8464740?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1183090361&sr=8-1) is a must IMO for the macro shooter. It was an instant learning experience for me.

[Mr.Incognito]

Yeah I have been meaning to buy that book for ages, is this the updated one? I was going to buy a copy in B&H in NY but I read that the new version was coming out so I didn't get it!

[Mr.Incognito]

Ok I have taken a couple practice shots and here they are, I would really appreciate your comments, thanks.

I noticed I forgot to set the hands to 10-2 :cry:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1080/658931704_0aac7742b2.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/658931672_b663b2d253.jpg

Thanks again guys!

[MaxxuM]

From a technical standpoint, I think you did well. Aesthetically, it leaves something to be desired, but you did say this was practice. It [lighting and reflection] starts getting much more difficult when you start posing your items – shadows begin to creep in, reflections start becoming a bigger problem and uniform lighting gets more difficult. Also, I would say a greater portion of watch pictures will include the whole strap.