Rolex Explorer II Macro Photography — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Chronometer (aka yacomino) · 2021-11-29T14:05:19Z

Chronometer shares a close-up photo of his Rolex Explorer II, highlighting its dial details and orange accents. Discusses macro photography for watches.

Chronometer (aka yacomino) shares a striking close-up photograph of his Rolex Explorer II, expressing a desire for a macro lens to further enhance such detailed shots. This post showcases the intricate dial and hand finishing of the watch, inviting community members to appreciate the fine details often missed in broader views. The image highlights the watch's robust design and distinctive orange accents.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Explorer II's refined look is appreciated, but a contributor suggests Rolex could improve the finishing of the hands, particularly the evenness of the paint on the side, referencing Grand Seiko as a benchmark.
The close-up shot reveals a 'busier' aesthetic from this angle, highlighting the dial's intricate details.
The orange details on the dial are particularly admired in the close-up.

The Discussion

eklektik

Nov 29, 2021

Glad to see you have time to look at other watches than your Reverso! This one is nice! And great photo! Best, E.

FabR

Nov 29, 2021

Terrific closeup of this dial, love the orange details! ;-) Thanks for sharing.

GWIS

Nov 29, 2021

Cool shot!

All the best Jon

amanico

Nov 29, 2021

Oooooof impressive one!

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Nov 29, 2021

Well, it is an impressive watch :-)!

777Dave

Nov 29, 2021

Wow. Everything looks a whole lot busier from this angle…

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