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In a delightful and visually engaging challenge, sebks invited the WatchProSite community to participate in a 'color match' contest, pairing their luxury timepieces with perfectly complementary environments. This initiative highlights the aesthetic appeal of watches beyond their horological significance, encouraging collectors to view their surroundings with a keen eye for color and composition. The thread quickly became a vibrant showcase of creativity and photographic skill, demonstrating how a watch's dial or strap can harmonize with everyday objects and scenes.
Dear All,
What about having a โcolor matchโ contest ?
Rule is simple, find a surrounding environment to match your watch color theme as perfectly as possible.
Iโm shooting first: OP41mm โCoral Redโ and Zurich public benches
Cheers
Seb
Key Points from the Discussion
- The original author, sebks, demonstrated the concept with his Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 'Coral Red' perfectly matched with Zurich public benches, setting a high bar for the challenge.
- One contributor showcased a new watch, finding an abundance of orange elements in a warehouse setting to create a striking series of color-matched photographs.
- Another collector shared multiple images of a watch with a blue dial, expertly blending it into various blue-themed backdrops, including a vibrant blue wall and a blue-patterned surface.
- A participant playfully referenced the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021, yellow and grey, and presented a watch that perfectly embodied this dual-tone theme.
- A Poljot alarm watch was featured, demonstrating its ability to blend seamlessly into a textured background, highlighting the versatility of the challenge beyond just vibrant colors.
- The original author expanded the challenge, suggesting that 'live subjects' could also be used for color matching, illustrating with a watch paired with a colorful bird.
- One member found inspiration in an unexpected moment, capturing a watch against a backdrop that perfectly matched its color scheme, emphasizing spontaneous photographic opportunities.
- Several other contributors shared their own impressive color-matched wristshots, showcasing a diverse range of watches and creative environmental pairings.
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