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A couple of images for publication in the Adelaide Review

  1. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Jun 11, 2014

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    Hi gents, I write a column on watches for the Adelaide Review, well, Ive written one so far ... and one more due in a few days. I am trying to source a pdf of the original article so I can show you what I mean.
    Article no 2 is due in a few days and im writing on the good, the bad and the ugly of collecting, repairing and using vintage watches ...
    One thing Id really like to show, with a couple of images is the beaty of a lovely old patina, preferably by showing one vintahe piece with gorgous patina next to the same model of watch without.
    Am wondering if Mr KyleL or someone else might have a couple of high res images I can use to make that point.
    I will iask the Review to include a photography credit if they use an image you have taken but I can't guarantee it ...

    Matt
     
  2. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jun 11, 2014

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    Some patina photos I dug up, let me know if you want any of them or need bigger pics. :)

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  3. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Jun 11, 2014

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    awesome photography, makes me drool and want when in reality I know I'm not really into dress watches!
     
  4. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Jun 12, 2014

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    inthe words of Dave Eggers, that is a geartbreaking work of staggering genius ... if you have big versions of the above would be magnificent ... im at [email protected] ....
    What is your last name Kyle?
     
  5. orchidmansion Jun 12, 2014

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    Gosh... the essence of horological-porn ...
     
  6. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jun 12, 2014

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    Should have them somewhere on my computer, I'll email you in the morning. :)
     
  7. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Jun 12, 2014

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    Awesome, thankyou so much!
     
  8. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jun 12, 2014

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    This a great shot, and my favorite of this grouping. One, two, three - PATINA! ;)
     
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  9. Varasc Jun 12, 2014

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    Superb pictures, really elegant and breat-taking.
     
  10. ulackfocus Jun 12, 2014

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    1958 Constellation reference 2948 caliber 504:

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  11. Lex4TDI4Life Jun 12, 2014

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    Dare I ask what sort of camera you use? My semi-DSLR just doesn't cut it in the macro department.

     
  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 12, 2014

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    Ask and ye shall receive (or at least something reasonably close). Here is a picture of my Universal Geneve Polerouter Date. This watch has a light and very even patina:

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    Here a picture of virtually the same watch (this one without the date). It was auctioned on eBay several years ago. What's great about this example is that it was virtually unused.

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    It even has the original colorful sticker that Universal used back then:

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    Good luck with your article and please publish a link here when it's ready.
    gatorcpa
     
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  13. timeismoney Jun 12, 2014

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    Late to the party but just want to say that is just a great set, Kyle. The first two of the black dial pics and the oxidized hour hand are just jaw dropping. Your pictures totally captured the essences of the beauty of vintage pieces.
     
  14. timeismoney Jun 12, 2014

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    That is one classy watch, Dennis!
     
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  15. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Jun 13, 2014

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    Gents, here is the first article
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  16. ulackfocus Jun 13, 2014

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    Pretty cool having your name on the byline, eh? :thumbsup:
     
  17. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Jun 13, 2014

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    Yep, it is nice.