Gary G
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Back to Shimoda
Well, this hasn't been a great year for new watch purchases, so I'm mostly appreciating the pieces I have the good fortune to own! Got out the light tent today and had some fun photographing PSM Shimoda RG #1:
The dial photo is actually a composite of four images, merged together using PS CS4's "auto blend" function that allows expansion of DOF by merging photos with different focal points. I'm looking forward to playing with this capability more!
Best,
Gary G
Back to Shimoda
Well, this hasn't been a great year for new watch purchases, so I'm mostly appreciating the pieces I have the good fortune to own! Got out the light tent today and had some fun photographing PSM Shimoda RG #1: The dial photo is actually a composite of fou...
You are KILLING me, Gary!
These photos of your Shimoda are gorgeous. You know full well that the Shimoda is my favorite PSM! I love that single hand with its diamond mount. So very, very pretty! Thanks for sharing your great pictures! Cheers, Daos
Sorry, Daos! :-)
I did think of you as I was taking and posting these photos, wondering if you would comment on them -- didn't take long to get my answer on that! Glad you enjoyed the photos, and thanks for the note -- as always, great to correspond with you. Best, Gary G
Appreciate it, Allen!
Still some imperfections to work out, but I'm pretty pleased with these as first photos using the new CS4 capability. In my prior light tent work, I've been using very small apertures to maximize DOF -- which in turn requires long exposure times and/or go...
Probably the best...
...'capture' of the Shimoda seen to date. Enough to make you want to rush out and buy one! ;-) Great work Gary - thanks. Cheers, pplater.
Thank you, pplater!
While I'm hoping that the current economic recovery will allow me to return to my profligate ways sometime soon, there is a certain satisfaction in enjoying the stuff that's already paid for. Thanks for the kind words on the photos!
Super watch with wonderful pictures :-)
I have never used CS 4 before and actually just updated to CS 3 only, I'm so backward Just simply love the simplicity of this piece. *CL
Thanks, CL
Appreciate your note -- I too love the simplicity of this piece, and also find that I can read the time with good precision given the railroad track scale and finely pointed hand. As for CS4, I upgraded from CS3 primarily to get full PS functionality for ...
Fantastic shots of a very nice watch. I see
you ordered yours with a nice customized engraved plate under the rotor. Very nice!
Engraved plate
Thanks -- Once I saw this type of engraving on another of Peter's watches I knew that I had to have it. When I first saw this watch it had circular brushing on the entire plate. Peter had it in the US on carnet (for display only), so he had to take it bac...
Excellent photos of a superb watch
The Shimoda is such a daring piece. To create a watch so powerful and potent around a single hand display. I think perhaps this watch more than any other PSM reflects the subtle balance between old and new, tradition and ingenuity, masculinity and feminin...
You're too kind
...about the photos -- appreciate the praise! On the Shimoda, Peter has told me that he considers it one of his two "iconic" designs (along with the unique piece Fighting Time) -- seems that the Shimoda really captures the imagination for a lot of people.
WOW!!!
The only time that I have seen a Speake-Marin look that good is on the wrist, in person. Great pictures......
Thanks, matto
Your Serpent in the photo? That's another favorite of mine... Best, Gary
Yes...
It's a #1 as well. Great watches that are easy to fall in love with over and over again. Cheers, matt
One more for now
What my wrist sees when I'm looking at the face: Love that black-polished rotor! Best, Gary G...
Very nice again. Your piece is
a one of a kind? Sorry not too sure what the No.1 stands for.
Peter's numbering scheme
Peter's been pretty generous with his use of the number 1 -- applying it to each metal of each design. So, there's a number 1 Shimoda in SS, RG, YG, and (not sure, but probably) WG. Then the serial numbering goes up from there within each metal. For some ...
rotor
that rotor is truly amazing... I did not realized it was black polish until you pointed it out. congrats for acquiring a stunning watch!
Appreciate your comment
Peter's rotors are a highlight (to me) of his watches -- the level of finish is really excellent, and the shape is immediately recognizable. Best, Gary
rotor question
I assume this is the mystery rotor, and I correct? How would this rotor wind? I've never seen a mystery rotor in action and would love to know.
Superb pics, Gary
I definitely have to pay more attention to PSM watches! I love what I see, and the idea behind these watches. Thanks for the share. Best, Nicolas
Thanks, Nicolas
Appreciate the positive feedback! I still have some work to do on my technique with the PS blending method, but I am pleased that these photos represent the watch as seen "in the metal" fairly well. With warm regards, as always, Gary
Indeed I always find myself drawn back to Shimoda
...as well as other variations in the time only Piccadilly line. Thanks Gary for the beautiful photography. Your Shimoda is so lovely. I'm glad that Peter redid the hand for you, and you also chose to have the back plate engraved.
Great thing about Peter
...is that he did the violet hand as a surprise for me! It's also noted on the certificate that accompanies the watch, which is kind of neat. Peter is definitely high-up on my list of all-time good guys. Best, Gary G
