Photographing Seamaster 168.024 editorial style

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Risto

·Jan 1, 2026

So, got myself an Omega Seamaster 168.024 from 1969.
I have always liked this reference, although it's a bit small to be perfect for me, but I can live with it.

I will add more photos later on. Maybe a video too!
This is obviously not a mint-condition sample, but it's alright. It's how they mostly are on average.
I will shoot the original case back another day.
Love the caliber 564. It was one of the reasons I got into watches.

About these photos... just my basic setup. One light. Fujifilm XH2 + 80mm macro lens. Some quick Photoshop clean-up. Mostly focus-stacked.

 

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Risto

·Feb 5, 2026

Shot this video, not perfect, still learning 😀

 

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kfranzk

·Feb 8, 2026

Wow Risto, excellent photos!
Would you show a foto of your lighting arrangement? What bulbs, what background, what sheets...
Konrad

 

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GuiltyGear

·Feb 8, 2026

Risto

Shot this video, not perfect, still learning 😀

Nice video! I've used that same music in a short insta video a while ago. Coincidence!

 

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Risto

·Feb 9, 2026

Thanks guys. I have some BTS articles on my website, maybe they are helpful.
https://watchphotography.com/articles

 

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kfranzk

·Feb 9, 2026

Thanks Risto, but please a photo of your setup would help.
In my setup I get too many unwanted reflections on crystal and case surfaces and shadows on the background....
Your watches seem to float above the background without shadows.

Oh, I just saw an arrangement in your publication:

 

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Risto

·Feb 10, 2026

Well... with many photos where there's no shadow of the watch comes from:
1. the background is too far away to have a shadow;
2. the watch was cut out from the shot and background done in post;

In many photos I use black glossy glass. And when combined with the diffused light it gives that interesting look.

For ex this photo is made of 2 shots composite. And background is just black color and gradient in the middle behind the watches.

 

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Hal10000

·Feb 11, 2026

I am a videographer by trade and I'm truly impressed by these! Video is great too!

😃😃😃😃

 

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CalgaryJim

·Feb 11, 2026

Love the glass caseback.