Some random macro shots on watches

[GuiltyGear]

Hi all. I got recently some macro extension tubes as a cheap alternative to a proper macro lens. Will eventually get the lens, but in the meantime these $50 tubes will do. Played around with some close ups on Omegas mostly and I'm sharing just for the fun of it. These are 100% crops or close to and I apologize in advance for the filth. Watches need to go in the ultrasonic before attempting such photos.

Dial and indexes on a 18k 168.022 Seamaster.



Hallmark on the same Seamaster.



Gold hippocampus.



White gold markers in a 166.020 (sigma dial).



Tritium on a 3590.50.



A bit of discoloration on the hands of a Zenith Prime.



Markers in an ultra thin 165.008 Seamaster De Ville. These are less than a millimeter in actual size.



Wavy pattern in a 2531.80 SMP 300.



Markers in a 18k 168.010/11 Constellation Deluxe.



Finally, a honeycomb:

 

[FatAndFurious]

 

[drster]

I used to have those extension tubes years ago. I took some good photos with them. Now I have a Sony mirrorless camera with a macrolens. The setup is more expensive but I'm happy with the photos.

 

[GuiltyGear]

@drster what macro lens you using? I have a Nikon Z6II I bought ~6 months ago and have yet to justify spending another $1k on a 105mm macro. Extension tubes are quirky, but very usable for product shots.

 

[drster]

GuiltyGear

@drster what macro lens you using? I have a Nikon Z6II I bought ~6 months ago and have yet to justify spending another $1k on a 105mm macro. Extension tubes are quirky, but very usable for product shots.

I have this one pictured. It’s a Sony. I used to look for used lenses on eBay.