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This Girod Swiss mechanical watch image is comprised of twenty five individual stack focused images, slightly stylized.
Vintage Nikkor 1.8 50mm D on Nikon Df,
(crop 6805 x 3828 pixel)
The Nikon Df was launched in 2013. This is not a todays high resolution camera and this lens is a Nikkor from the 80 ies.
Does it matter here?
Vulcain is a very small watch manufacturer which once was famous for the so called "presidents watch" because every new American president got one by this swiss watch house. They also were one of the first who developed a mechanical alarm function which later got the name cricket due to the characteristical sound.
A glimpse inside a ticking mechanical 'open face' pocket watch. You can see the blurry = moving spring-wound mechanism (balance wheel with a spiral balance spring) when looking closely, as well as some of the watch jewels ... taken through the glass
Macro Mondays - theme: Watch
taken with the manual Laowa 60mm ultra macro lens @ 2x magnification
Happy Macro Monday, everyone !
...my money's on an 'incabloc lyre'...but if you know better, I'm here to learn...
slight movement on the hour wheel...but c'est la vie...
Greetings my friends. Wishing you a Happy Saturday. Take care and have fun.
PS a fun fact, originally many years ago the jewels (bearings) were made out of ruby, this is why they are still called jewel bearings and are now synthetic rubies .
#macromondays #watch
I decided to share this image for the upcoming #macromondays theme called #watch
What you see is a modern made pocket watch with a vintage style. The dieameter of the watch is aprox. 4 cm = 1,6"
A classic vintage pocket watch is a classic timepiece, typically worn on a chain and carried in a pocket, that was made several decades ago—often between the late 1800s and mid-1900s. These watches are prized for their craftsmanship, mechanical movements, and antique value.
Here are a few key things to know about vintage pocket watches:
🔹 Types
Open-face: No cover over the dial.
Hunter-case: A spring-hinged metal cover that protects the watch face.
Half-hunter: Has a small glass window or hole in the cover so you can see the time without opening it.
🔹 Key Features
Mechanical movement (manual winding)
Roman or Arabic numerals
Engraved cases or decorative dials
Maker’s mark inside the case or on the movement (e.g., Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Omega)
🔹 Popular Brands
American: Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois
Swiss: Omega, Longines, Patek Philippe
🔹 Collectible Value Depends On:
Age and condition
Brand and rarity
Case material (gold, silver, nickel, etc.)
Movement type and quality
Originality (unaltered parts, original dial, etc.)
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A micro (macro) photograph of the innards of my pocket watch
This is a working 100 year old Elgin pocket watch manufactured in 1925. It supposedly belonged to my grandfather; it has little monetary value; it's main value is a sentimental one, and that is enough. There is something comforting and ultimately satisfying about the tick-tock of a mechanical watch, and yes, it still runs and keeps accurate time.
Some interesting micro shots of the watch's interior:
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I spotted this Full hunter pocket watch on Ebay.
It looked different then. No glass or chain, the hands had been broken off and the movement had been broken.
I thought it was a shame for a 1889 watch to be in the spares section of an auction.
I got the date from the silver hallmarks and the fact it was the governors prize given by the AC and G school to G H Fleming in 1889.
I decided to use a NH70 automatic self winding movement as they work well in pocket watches as they are very efficient . Plus it is the only type of movement I have ever used (once before).
Now the problem. When I placed the movement next to the watch I realised the shaft the hands are attached to are much shorter on modern movements compared with 1889 watches.
Plus I managed to order the wrong glass, my fault completely .
The first stage was to design and make a new watch dial which took into account the fact the case / movement and crystal (glass) were incompatible.
Basically I moved the point of rotation, further backwards into the watch. Made a copper Dial, spot drilled it, stamped it, silver plated and added luminious paint. Then I reground the glass to size. Made a new movement holder, resized the stem, and modified the crown. The second hand had to be modified as well, to run above the dial whilst the hour and minute hand run below the dial (level).
I hope you like my rebuild of this watch. It keeps good time. I tested it on a phone app Timegrapher and it showed a daily inaccuracy of around 5 seconds which is good when you remember a new watch made by a professional can be up to 15 seconds per day (mechanical - quartz watches are accurate to less than a second a day).
Greetings my friends. Wishing you a happy week ahead.
Take care and have fun.
Ps The chain was made in Italy. I confess I have spent hours on this project. Most of the time thinking " I think this is not going to work"
I am very grateful if you read the long description .
Greetings my friends. Wishing you a happy Valentines day. I hope all is well with you and you are enjoying life. Take care and have lots of fun.
There is no time like the present to be friendly, tell someone they are special or just be nice to them. But remember there is no point delaying the thought or gesture for another day when time is more free. Because time waits for no one.
Kind wishes
Ross
This shot covers about 3/4 of a centimeter and took about and hour to get the composition correct. Working with so small a target, it was very difficult to get the three stars centered. It was another hour to get the lighting right and take the six focused stacked images. It was originally planned as a black and white, but the gold was too bright not to show.
A classic Junghans J88 from the 50s (built between 1949 and 1952). This one was used a lot, has lots of wear ... and character :-)
A classic Junghans J88 from the 50s (built between 1949 and 1952). This one was used a lot, has lots of wear ... and character :-)
My watch is an Automatic (self winding) pocket watch with luminous hands and dial.
I used a NH70 S11 automatic watch movement (41 hour power reserve), I modified a NH35 case (was a wrist watch case) and made a hanger from scratch, used an NH38 dial, NH35 Hands and spacer, Prosteel chain and generic lobster claw clips.
Hope you like my efforts.
Kind regards
Ross
PS Modifying the case was the slowest part followed by the hanger. simplest was making the chain (add two clips to a chain using split rings). Most difficult part was the second hand. The most fiddly was making a standard NH35 stem the length I needed (pliers and sandpaper). I will admit I cheated with the engraving and got someone to do it for me.
Timeless Elegance.
Introduced back in 1996, the Seiko SKX013 is a compact yet robust dive watch. Measuring a modest 38mm in diameter, this model is a smaller sibling to the iconic SKX007, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a more understated wrist presence without compromising on functionality.
The SKX013 features a unidirectional rotating bezel, a hallmark of professional dive watches, and a screw-down crown, ensuring water resistance up to 200 meters (ISO certified). Its automatic movement is the workhorse 7S26 caliber.
The watch’s luminous markers and hands offer excellent legibility in low-light conditions, a critical feature for divers.
Its classic black dial, paired with a rugged stainless steel case, lends it a timeless appeal suitable for both casual and formal settings. The day-date display at the 3 o’clock position adds practicality to its design.
Sadly, Seiko has now discontinued the watch, however, that should cement its cult status. For me, my SKX013 is a dependable friend that takes hard knocks in its stride and always looks the business!
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF40mm f/2.8 STM
A classic Junghans J88 from the 50s (built between 1949 and 1952). This one was used a lot, has lots of wear ... and character :-)
This is a thirty-six shot focus stacked image. Still refining this process, but fascinated by the machinery in these mechanical devices.
Fujifilm X-E3 + Voigtländer Ultron 2/28 VM
A cornucopia of elegance and refinement for this inanimate object