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Wuza72
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Only Black ! 😉

But i made some photos with my canvas watch roll underneath, maybe this could be another option for you.

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ICONO
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Wuza72 Wuza72
Only Black ! 😉

But i made some photos with my canvas watch roll underneath, maybe this could be another option for you.

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Here we go…

This image was taken outside ( reflections ) …late in the afternoon ( angle of the Sun ) …when the colour temperature of the natural light…is around 3500 degrees Kelvin

This means, the colour of the light is much warmer ( simply put, its ‘Redder’ )

Then you used a ‘warm reflector’ in the canvas roll, which further ramped up the warmth… ( simply look at the stainless steel cases ? )

It appears minor…but the difference between neutral ‘Northern’ daylight ( 5600 degrees Kelvin )… is actually very noticeable

If the image were taken in the early Morning ( 7000 degrees Kelvin ) ,… the result would be completely different…producing a blue / cool cast
 
Aludic
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On @ICONO ’s comment concerning evening light; it can indeed work really well and make a lovely watch come out just a little warmer, more lively.

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(Posted this one in WRUW today, but thought it fitting here too)

Clearly, this is not the ideal background for a neutral watch shot. For that, I’d stick to simple black or perhaps something dark grey. Preferably with a slightly grainy texture.
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MCC
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I suspect this is a slightly tongue in cheek thread. If anyone knows @Spacefruit knows that you can enhance/hide a watches real colour based on how you photograph it but that a good watch will look good against all backgrounds.

I'll vote green 😁
 
Taybharr
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Fan of the black myself. Adds contrast to the photo without being distracting (as in the case of the green). Properly exposed green makes a photo a bit more contrasty, but then you have the issues @ICONO is mentioning.
 
Wuza72
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Here we go…

This image was taken outside ( reflections ) …late in the afternoon ( angle of the Sun ) …when the colour temperature of the natural light…is around 3500 degrees Kelvin

This means, the colour of the light is much warmer ( simply put, its ‘Redder’ )

Then you used a ‘warm reflector’ in the canvas roll, which further ramped up the warmth… ( simply look at the stainless steel cases ? )

It appears minor…but the difference between neutral ‘Northern’ daylight ( 5600 degrees Kelvin )… is actually very noticeable

If the image were taken in the early Morning ( 7000 degrees Kelvin ) ,… the result would be completely different…producing a blue / cool cast

I bow my head 😀
 
rob#1
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Black background for me. The white is too stark, while the third option looks like you’ve left the watch on the scourer next to the sink 😲
 
rbob99
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If your purpose is to show the condition of the watch as accurately as possible, then I would go with white. It is clinical, not artsy, and there is nothing to see but the watch.
 
cholack
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Black background to showcase

White background to sell / put out an add
 
Observer
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Black all the way. For some reason the chips in the bezel stand out more to me on the white background. The green one is too distracting with what looks like a sea of green 'curly hairs'.
 
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I like the green but don’t ask me why!
Actually I think it looks more natural. The black and white backgrounds seem to distort some of the colours.

+1 I think the green allows the case contours to really stand out and provides good contrast to the dial and bezel.
 
Patrik83
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My vote is for the black. I think it makes it easier to see how the dial and bezel is. However the white have the advantage of bringing out the more hidden areas. For instance between the lugs or closer to the back of the watch.

The toughest parts to show are the shape of the lugs.
 
KingCrouchy
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Black background looks the best. The white background reminds me of dealers pictures.
 
nonuffinkbloke
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a good watch will look good against all backgrounds.

You would think so, but I think you can detract from the appearance of a good watch by using certain colours or textures.

I think a black background works well to highlight the dial for the watch in question . It makes it easier to focus on the watch. The white and green backgrounds seem to draw my eye away.

Having said that I agree that the white background highlights the detail inside the lugs.😕
 
J
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grey looks great too... i think you could run the spectrum of ROYGBIV and i'd happily check it out.
 
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