Just an average 1957 Omega Seamaster. I know the lugs are a bit worn and there are spots on the dial but isn't that what gives her charm?

 

A year younger at the time, but much creamier, dreamier wabi-sabi:

 

Blondes and Seamasters..... a dime a dozen.

 

Gimme 2 dozen...

 

Can you afford the maintenance costs?

 

At your price I'll just throw 'em away when I'm done...

 

Honestly, your pictures have a bit too much glare to see the patina. Or creamy dreamy wabi sabi...

 

You need to use a very simple editing suite, such as PIXLR.com…or Photoshop Elements

Get control of the Contrast, Exposure, & Highlights…Also understand that every single digital image needs to ‘sharpened’ to render the resolution as, acceptable / approaching the cameras actual capabilities

Simple editing skills make a vast difference to the final image……it means detail can actually be seen

 

Wabi sabi?

 

Take a good look at this picture, first the top half, then the bottom half - grandma hands!!!!

 

What guy would ever notice her hands?

 

Irene Ryan: now THERE'S a woman with some wabi-sabi...

 

Well, Seinfeld had an episode based on a woman's hands.

 

Yes, I believe you‘re right. I‘ll look into it although that‘s part of what makes the pics dreamy and honest I thought. Maybe it will be more honest after editing?

 

A little reflection is good. It gives some depth. Too much interferes with the subject (i.e. the watch's dial).

One of my better efforts, giving just enough reflection: