Watch photography PART 1

This post has no "productive" value as it only displays some watch photography I've made over the years. Photographs where chosen not because they represent the best photography but a mix of those I appreciate as a composed picture and those who feature watches I have and like. It may take the casual reader into the watch collector's world, but of course not all collectors are like me.
I can truly say that this post will be best enjoyed by... Me :). As the headline says - it the first part. Now, some Pics:

First Modified watch I've created, using Seiko parts and a custom bezel

A Seiko diver collector's dream - crown gaskets to last a life time

A Watch "afternoon study" with my daughter

A shot taken while on a family vacation

Side profile of another modified Seiko case

Two generations and sizes of the rectangular classic G-shock

Group composition of some G-shocks I have

"Torture test"

Stupid wrist shot near a fountain in Rome

Reluming (re-painting dial and hands with new luminous material)
- It's not an easy job to do but very fulfilling when it's done

Bezel inserts and dial lot from eb*y

A nice sunlight reflection after a crystal replacement

Nice atmosphere shot

A beautiful 70ies Citizen mechanical alarm watch I got
as a gift from a fellow collector

Another group shot - a way to show accomplished "scores"
regarding getting a series of watches

A 20 year old watch with a perfect, unmolested case back

A "Tool" watch

Double favorite "Reds"

The joy of receiving and opening a package with a new (to me) watch

That's it for now, Part 2 will come later

Thank you for reading

Galpo

Philly Superautomatic 20ATM 1960's restoration

I may call my blog "Watch restorations"... :)

I've found this Vintage "Philly" at the local flea market. Been looking for this case design for a long time, was very popular in the 60ies and 70ies, with a lot of brands on the dial. I like the size and the classic shape, so I took it.

Broken crystal, bezel is stuck, no lume on the hands, runs and stops...

 

 
 

Took it apart, cleaned it, bezel was a project of itself with all the dirt under it
 

 

 
 
 


Relumed the dial and hands with C3
 

 

The movement needs service, but that's a job for my watchmaker
 
 
 
 

Assembled, without the bezel. I've found an Omega crystal just perfect for it!
 
 
 
 

With the bezel, that now rotates with no issues.
 

 
 
Wrist shot, anyone?
 

 
 
Lume shot
 

 
 
 
  thanks for looking
  Galpo

Casio G-shock Riseman Review

First, let me say that I really don't like writing reviews. A lot of info to handle, many things can go wrong and to top it all - English is not my native language

I'll try at it, and I see it as a public service - if someone here wants a Riseman on his wrist, this review should help with the decision. I'll try to be as objective as I can. It's an AB watch (Altimeter & Barometer), So it tells you How high you are on this planet and what is the air pressure. Before you dismiss these features, I can only say that I've managed, with great success, to predict rain many times (I'll explain how later).

This Model is the G-9200 featuring along with the regular Casio G-shock features a Barometer,
Altimeter, Thermometer, Solar energy, Full Auto-EL-light.
The almost identical GW-9200 has an atomic timekeeping reception as well, but not in my country.
These came also in metallic grey, Orange, light blue and some more IIRC.

As I got mine for my birthday two years ago, by my kids, I knew it will be a keeper, even if it's the worst watch on the planet, which is not the case. It's a great watch - It looks good, very "Toolish".




As I took it out of the tin box I knew it was perfect for a vacation. It comes with a book!
I've pictured myself rocking gently in a hammock, reading this book.... kidding of course.




That's a lot of manual, and that's because The Riseman is loaded with features

This is a link to an on-line manual

Let's go throu the modes:




Timekeeping Mode, featuring all you (and the US president) will need:




See the round red window? I call it the "Weather window". It has a Graph showing the changes in air barometric pressure readings, and after watching it for a few rainy days, I could tell when the rain will come, by looking at the falling graph



moving on to the rest of the modes.
A side note: the pushers are not easy to push at first, as they are not sticking out but after some "acclimation" it becomes easier. Another thing - the straps are attached with special screwed pins, and not the regular spring ones, easier and safer.






Barometer/thermometer mode. Top reading is barometric pressure, center is the thermometer (Celsius or Fahrenheit)




World time mode (33 cities). You can get a fast reading in the main TK mode



Stopwatch, Countdown timer and Alarm(s) modes








Data recall mode, for recording (and viewing) a climb log, like a dive log on dive computers. Cool!



Altitude mode





A few more shots of this toy

Right side view (Red button is the Alt mode)



Left view (the metal round thing is the sensor).



Case back view



Buckle



Size comparison with one of my G-5600



And with my Speedy




A short summary:

Pros: Packed with features, light-weight, comfortable, tough, looks (IMHO) great.
Cons: Many features = Reading and learning a thick manual, No compass,
strap is a little stiff and needs a break-in time, too big for small wrists.

All-in all, it's a great go-to watch whenever you go on any outdoor trip


Can't conclude without my low-alt world record




Thanks for reading
Galpo